At the CPS it’s our job to prosecute the right person for the right offence. Of course, a big part of that involves prosecuting people – we bring hundreds of thousands of prosecutions every year. But an equally important part of our job is taking decisions not to prosecute or to prosecute for a different or lesser offence.
Six people have been charged with terrorism offences in relation to arranging public demonstrations of support for Palestine Action and hosting and managing online meetings in support of the proscribed group.
Domestic abuse can inflict lasting trauma on victims and their extended families, especially children and young people who may not see the violence or abuse, but may be aware of it, sense it, or hear it occurring.
