This guidance sets out considerations for Prosecutors and the Police following the coming into force of the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 (“the 2018 Act”) on 13 November 2018.
Prosecution GuidanceViolent crimeViolent Crime, Weapons and Public Safety
This guidance describes why consents to prosecute are required and when they are necessary. It also identifies the timing of consents and their application.
Prosecution GuidanceCourt Processes and Case Management
This guidance concerns the handling of criminal allegations against the police. In addition to police officers, this may include allegations against those that come within the wider definition of a “person serving with the police".
Community Impact Statements (CIS) can help criminal justice agencies understand the wider impact of hate crime and can improve decision making and increase public confidence.
These guidelines specifically cover the use of CIS in Hate Crime cases. They should be read alongside the legal guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) which can be found on the CPS website.
Prosecution GuidanceHate crimeHate Crime and Discrimination
