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Non-consensual intimate images set to be seized from abusers to protect welfare of victims

OFFENDERS who share intimate images without consent could expect to forfeit those devices as guidance for prosecutors is updated.
Press Release Sexual offences CPS

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Man jailed for taking bomb to hospital and planning attack on RAF base

A student nurse who took a pressure cooker bomb to a hospital and planned a terrorist attack on an RAF base has been jailed for a minimum of 37 years.
Press Release Terrorism CPS

The Crown Prosecution Service and Northamptonshire Police charging statement on the death of Harshita Brella

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Northamptonshire Police have issued a joint statement regarding the investigation into the death of Harshita Brella in November 2024.Samantha Shallow from the Crown Prosecution Service said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has reviewed a file of evidence…
Press Release Violent crime CPS

Life sentence for teen who killed family and plotted school shooting

A teenager who murdered his mother, brother and sister has been jailed for life. Nicholas Prosper, who had also planned to carry out a school shooting, will serve a minimum of 49 years in prison.
Press Release Violent crime CPS Thames and Chiltern

Uniting to break the silence: Criminal Justice System agencies join forces to tackle ‘Honour’-Based Abuse

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and Home Office have come together for the first multi-agency conference to tackle ‘honour’-based abuse.
Press Release Sexual offences CPS

Three guilty in Blenheim Palace gold toilet theft case

Three men involved in the theft and sale of a multi-million pound gold toilet from Blenheim Palace have been convicted.
Press Release International and organised crime CPS Thames and Chiltern

CPS authorises gross negligence manslaughter charge following fatal North Sea vessel crash

Frank Ferguson, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: “We have authorised Humberside Police to charge a Russian national in relation to a collision involving two vessels in the North Sea off the east coast of England. “The Portuguese…
Press Release CPS

Brighton man jailed for raping and sexually abusing young women and children

A Brighton man was imprisoned for offences against six victims including rape, sexual abuse and assault.
Press Release Sexual offences CPS

Company director jailed after receiving £250,000 via fraudulent loans during COVID

A man who fraudulently applied for five false bounce-back loans during the COVID pandemic has been jailed.
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

Judge convicted of modern slavery offences

Ugandan judge Lydia Mugambe, 49, convicted of modern slavery offences against victim who worked as her nanny.
Press Release CPS

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If you are a national or international journalist with a media enquiry, you can contact the CPS Press Office on 020 3357 0906 or email [email protected] (9am-5pm weekdays only).

For out-of-hours media enquiries please call 020 3357 0906 to reach the duty press officer.

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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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