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Suicide: Policy for Prosecutors in Respect of Cases of Encouraging or Assisting Suicide

… a relationship of care between the suspect and the victims such that it will be necessary to consider whether … a relationship of care between the suspect and the victims such that it will be necessary to consider whether …

CPS North East - Domestic Abuse Prosecutions - October 2023

No stone left unturned to transform rape case handling says Director of Public Prosecutions

… way rape prosecutions are handled is key to helping more victims see justice, the Director of Public Prosecutions has … that we are taking the right steps, and that all rape victims and suspects are treated fairly, we must be … main areas of activity: improving the support given to victims, and recognising the trauma they experience; …

CPS Yorkshire and Humberside: Hate crime sentence uplift examples, October-December 2019

The Prosecutors' Pledge

… is happening and, most importantly, why. PLEDGE: Assist victims at court to refresh their memory from their written … that you believe may assist the court. PLEDGE: Protect victims from unwarranted or irrelevant attacks on their … have said in your Victim Personal Statement. PLEDGE: Keep victims informed of the progress of any appeal, and explain …

CPS Wessex: Successful Stalking Cases April 2024

… earliest opportunity, keeping the support and safety of victims at the forefront of every decision we make. This … earliest opportunity, keeping the support and safety of victims at the forefront of every decision we make. This …

Statement from the CPS and the NPCC on Hate Crime, October 2021

… and prosecute fairly and effectively and to support victims of hate crime to give their best evidence to enable … 1 . The law reflects parliamentary intent to support victims of hate crime - ordinary people who experience … is unacceptable and Government research demonstrates that victims of hate crime can suffer more serious psychological …

Woman convicted of aiding FGM of young girl abroad in legal first

… which can have a physical and psychological impact on victims that lasts a lifetime. “The victim in this case was … to be prosecuted by the CPS – we will seek justice for victims regardless of where in the world it is committed and … place. “We know this abuse can be incredibly difficult for victims to come forward to report but we want to be clear …

CPS Wessex: National Stalking Awareness Week

… earliest opportunity, keeping the support and safety of victims at the forefront of every decision we make. “Each … on the behaviour of the perpetrator and the impact on victims, and we advise investigators in order to build strong … fear of violence, after putting a tracking device on the victims' car and monitoring their movements. He had claimed …

CPS response to West Midlands Area Inspection Programme Baseline Report, October 2021

… when making decisions and considering issues relating to victims and witnesses. It also acknowledges the challenging … charging decisions and add value to issues relating to victims and witnesses.  "We are grateful that the hard work … although demonstrating much good practice with respect to victims and witnesses, there is room for improvement on the …