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  1. Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship

    … to know that the behaviour will have a serious effect" Defence Is it in the public interest to prosecute? … as shoplifting, neglect or abuse of children to encourage self-blame and prevent disclosure to authorities economic … to safeguard themselves or their children, including CCTV self-harming no longer eating properly putting in place …

  2. Psychological Evidence Toolkit - A guide for Crown Prosecutors

    … stress disorder). Victims experience feelings of shame and self-blame and this may result in an incomplete or inaccurate … the impact of trauma. It is not unusual for the defence to obtain reports from other experts, from a range of … be very severely affected and may struggle with speech, self-care and any form of social interaction. All autistic …

  3. Communications Offences

    … OSA 2023 ) An offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm ( Section 184 OSA 2023 ) An offence of sending … OSA 2023) An offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm (Section 184 OSA 2023) An offence of sending … loss, section 181(3) OSA 2023 provides that it is a defence for the person to show that: (a) the threat was used …

  4. Carlisle man guilty of murdering army veteran

    … to the incident in York, he claimed he was acting in self-defence when he hit the man with a hammer. On 1 May 2024 … to the incident in York, he claimed he was acting in self-defence when he hit the man with a hammer. On 1 May 2024 …

  5. Four teenagers jailed following fatal stabbing of Kennie Carter

    … The jury by their verdict rejected the suggestion of self-defence. “Although only one of the teenagers inflicted the … The jury by their verdict rejected the suggestion of self-defence. “Although only one of the teenagers inflicted the …

  6. Prosecutors focus on ‘love-bombing’ and other manipulative behaviours when charging controlling offences

    … counter-allegations of abuse, argue their actions were in self-defence, actively mislead the investigation with their … counter-allegations of abuse, argue their actions were in self-defence, actively mislead the investigation with their …

  7. CPS: Counsel Fee Review

    … should like to acknowledge the important contribution the self-employed Bar has made to the work of the CPS over the … new package: fixed fees were increased to the level of the defence Advocates’ Graduated Fees Scheme refreshers are now … should like to acknowledge the important contribution the self-employed Bar has made to the work of the CPS over the …

  8. Expert Evidence

    … Disclosure Using the Expert Witness at Court Challenging Defence Experts Expert Fees Annex A - Letter of Instruction … should be forwarded to the expert along with the Experts self-certificate. The investigator or prosecutor should ask … victim by shooting him at point blank range (but claims self-defence) the pathology evidence is unlikely to be …

  9. Instructions for Prosecuting Advocates

    … which deals with the basis of plea. It emphasises that: Defence advocates should commit the basis of the plea to … Prosecuting advocates should always ensure that the defence advocate is aware of the basis on which the plea is … asks for it. Where the prosecuting advocate is from the self-employed Bar any press statements or information passed …

  10. Responding to intimidating behaviour in elections and public office: a CPS guide

    … of undermining the prosecution case or assisting the defence case, to ensure a fair trial. If the defendant pleads … or battery: section 39A Criminal Justice Act 1988 ). Self-defence, defence of another, prevention of damage to … Standard | The Crown Prosecution Service (cps.gov.uk) Self-Defence and the Prevention of Crime | The Crown …

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