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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 We accept that outdated sections of our special … all relevant information in relation to the needs of victims and witnesses, and in a more consistent manner.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 …

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Hainault murderer convicted of brutal attacks on strangers

… a 14-year-old boy and seriously injuring four other victims with a sword, has been found guilty today. Marcos … circumstances, and our thoughts remain with all of the victims who continue to recover from their injuries and … up to approximately 7am on 30 April 2024. None of the victims were known to him. The first victim was deliberately …

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 …

Reporting a crime

… crimes being committed and protect others from becoming victims. The criminal justice system can only work … should be. The Crown Prosecution Service does not act for victims or the families of victims in the same way as solicitors act for their clients. …

CPS Says: Our response to BBC documentary on rape

… the stress and trauma she has endured. We want to reassure victims of these devastating crimes that the CPS has made … and serious sexual offences are handled. We know too few victims are seeing justice done and we are working hard to … rape to try and build public confidence and help more victims see justice.    CPS News Centre Find out what's new …

Man who blackmailed children into sending him indecent images jailed

… by Essex Police which identified more than 20 victims.  Between 2019 and 2022, Lang used social media to … initiate flirtatious and sexual conversations with the victims, sending them nude photos to incite them into sending … indecent images or videos of themselves. Unbeknown to the victims, the defendant would use a screen recording …

Speaking to Witnesses at Court

… supporting them. 3.3 CPS Guidance - Care and treatment of victims and witnesses sets out the CPS commitment to Victim … at ease and explain court procedures. We should keep all victims and witnesses informed about delays and ask for them … in sexual offence cases involving young, vulnerable victims who have been subject to sexual exploitation. …

Context and characteristics of crimes against disabled people

Police officer jailed for rape

… Prosecution Service is committed to securing justice for victims of rape and sexual abuse and we will prosecute those … Rape Myths and Stereotypes Rape Perpetrators of rape Victims of Rape Table outlining a range of myths, their … is a devastating crime which can have a lasting impact on victims, their families and the wider community. It is …