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Hate crime matters

… individual victim but also the wider community - but many victims and witnesses can find it difficult to report or even … about it. We're here to prosecute these offences and give victims a voice. Anyone can be the victim of a hate crime. If … justice system. Partner organisations who work with victims of hate crime provide the answers to the questions in …

Men convicted of dating app robbery

… the defendants used fake profiles on Grindr to lure four victims to parks in Birmingham where they were attacked, held … robbed. They also faked injuries to target three further victims in quiet spots in Derby and Birmingham, robbing and … 15 July 2023, the defendants stole £73,406.10 from eight victims. Their victims included two men who were targeted by …

Domestic abuse: Context and challenges

… challenges Domestic abuse can inflict lasting trauma on victims and their extended families, especially children and … sense it, or hear it occurring. The CPS recognises that victims of domestic abuse are disproportionately women with … They occur in all communities and involve offenders and victims with different protected characteristics, from a …

New national approach to prosecuting adult rape cases welcomed by CPS London

… on a suspect’s behaviour and not on the credibility of victims make decisions on third party material at the outset … harmful assumptions or misconceptions about rape and how victims or perpetrators behave that may be present in the … liaison officers so there is a single point of contact for victims to reduce the potential for delayed communication and …

Teenagers jailed for transphobic attack in Harrow

Action on Stalking and Harassment

… to ensure they are being used appropriately, and that victims are consulted Strengthening the Single Point of … police and prosecutors deal with, and frequently involve victims who have faced harrowing experiences at the hands of … have a harrowing, life changing and long-lasting effect on victims. We are committed to bringing offenders to justice …

Annex B: Media Protocol User Guide

… as media? When might requests be refused? Consideration of victims and witnesses Specific categories of material FAQs … justice and the legitimate interests of others, such as victims of crime and members of their families. This guide is … could give rise to a risk of harm.  The interests of victims, witnesses and other people directly affected by a …

CPS response to the HMICFRS/HMCPSI joint thematic inspection report in relation to Crimes Against Older People

… Council and the College of Policing, to reassure older victims of crime that their needs will be taken into account. … to take account of considerations relating to older victims. We accept that outdated sections of our special … all relevant information in relation to the needs of victims and witnesses, and in a more consistent manner.  We …

CPS publishes new public statements on hate crime

… statements on how it will prosecute hate crime and support victims in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. The revised statements … type of crime is for us. It has an appalling effect on the victims and society and I know only too well from my own … For the first time, CPS policy will acknowledge that victims of biphobic hate crime have different experiences and …

Key facts about how the CPS prosecutes allegations of rape

… volume of rape cases Consent Disclosure False allegations Victims of rape CPS Complainant Data Suspects of rape CPS … impartially and with integrity, to ensure justice for victims, witnesses, defendants and the public. The function … are to set aside any stereotypical assumptions about how victims and assailants act and react. If a complainant says …