The decisions on bail, in criminal proceedings, represent an important stage in the prosecution process. The results of these decisions can have far reaching consequences for victims of crime and the public in general.
From 1 October 2009, the jurisdiction of the Judicial Committee of the House of Lords has been exercised by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom following the coming into force of paragraphs 13(5) and 16(6) of Schedule 9 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.
His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued a report following their inspection of the service from the CPS to victims of domestic abuse.
This guidance summarises the main provisions in the Regulations. It is intended to assist prosecutors in navigating the structure of the Regulations. It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the legislation. Prosecutors are therefore reminded to refer to the legislation when making charging decisions relating to Coronavirus Regulations, and to use the timeline, if applicable, to determine which provisions were in force at the time of an alleged breach.
Part 9 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (the 2003 Act) contains provisions for a prosecution appeal against adverse rulings by Crown Court judges in respect of trials on indictment. Section numbers in this guidance refer to the 2003 Act unless otherwise stated.
