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Stephen Yaxley-Lennon charged with harassment causing fear of violence against two people

A Crown Prosecution Service spokesperson said: “We have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, 42, with harassment causing fear of violence against two men.“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active…
Press Release CPS

People smuggler jailed for role in £12.3m operation

A man who played a leading role in an organised crime group (OCG) which smuggled thousands of migrants has today been jailed.Between October 2022 and June 2023, Ahmed Ramadan Mohamad Ebid, 42, from the UK conspired with others outside the UK to assist unlawful immigration by supplying maritime…
Press Release International and organised crime CPS

Three men charged with National Security Act offences

Frank Ferguson, Head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by the Metropolitan Police Service’s Counter Terrorism Command, we have authorised criminal charges against three Iranian nationals. “Mostafa Sepahvand, 39, Farhad…
Press Release Terrorism CPS

Ex-prison governor jailed for having relationship with drug-dealing prisoner

A former prison governor has been jailed for nine years after having a relationship with a drug-dealing organised criminal who gave her a £12,000 Mercedes as a gift.
Press Release CPS

Man charged with arson following fires in north London

Roman Lavrynovych, 21, has been charged with three counts of arson with intent following incidents in north London in May.
Press Release Violent crime CPS

Chris Brown charged with GBH

Chris Brown, 36, has been charged with GBH following an incident in London in 2023.
Press Release Violent crime CPS London North

Decision not to charge former Reform UK MP

No criminal charges will be brought against a sitting MP over an allegation of threats.
Press Release Sexual offences CPS

Drug producer jailed for fatal explosion that killed two people, including young boy

A man who caused a fatal explosion using butane gas to refine cannabis has today been jailed for causing the deaths of two people at Newcastle Crown Court.
Press Release Violent crime CPS North East

MP charged with two counts of sexual assault

Frank Ferguson, Head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by the Metropolitan Police Service, we have authorised two counts of sexual assault against Patrick Spencer MP.“The charges follow two alleged incidents involving two…
Press Release Sexual offences CPS

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Members of Russian spy ring jailed for more than 50 years in total

Six members of a Russian spy ring who carried out espionage activity on British and European soil over three years have been jailed.
Press Release Terrorism CPS

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Media protocol

To ensure greater openness in the reporting of criminal proceedings, the CPS, the police and media representatives developed a joint protocol for working together. We are currently in the process of updating the protocol.

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