James Agius, 50, appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court for a first hearing this afternoon, Friday, 8 May, and will next appear at Stratford Magistrates’ Court on 15 June 2026 for trial.
This guidance sets out the factors to be considered when reviewing cases and prosecuting offences classified as racist or religious hate crime. It also addresses the approach to be taken in other cases where race or religion are a factor.
Introduction
1. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is committed to adhering to the principles set out in the Better Case Management Revival Handbook, published by the Senior Presiding Judge in January 2023.
About CPS data: The CPS does not publish official statistics. CPS data is operational management information, which can be used as an indicator of CPS performance.
