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Public consultation - Guidance on pre-trial therapy

… to be a practical document to assist in ensuring that victims receive the therapy they require while supporting … which will be specifically designed to ensure that victims understand the key messages contained within this … with a criminal investigation or prosecution, encourage victims to obtain the therapy they need in a timely fashion?  …

Nominal Penalty - cases where this is likely

… under consideration is prevalent or serious justice for victims, including offenders’ wrongdoing being formally … a court justice being seen to be done, so as to encourage victims to come forward and report offences – and not … care should be taken if not prosecuting means that some victims’ allegations will result in conviction and others …

CPS leaders welcome final findings of academic report into prosecution of rape

… to transforming how we prosecute rape cases and support victims. We thank her again for her report. “We can see the … and stereotypes in decision-making, communication with victims, collaboration with counsel, reviewing lawyers’ … can involve false understanding of how both suspects and victims behave, and instead reflect a suspect-centric …

Man jailed for city centre rape

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate Crime Cases - June 2024

… the hate crime and was ordered to pay compensation to the victims. The 54-year-old defendant from Walsall racially … crime.  He was also ordered to pay compensation to the victims. On 2 September 2023, the 29-year-old defendant from … the hate crime and was ordered to pay compensation to the victims. The 54-year-old defendant from Walsall racially …

Priest jailed for non-recent sexual abuse at boys school

… Biles, of Sherbourne, admitted that he knew of the victims in his capacity as a teacher, he vehemently denied … saw through his lies and found him guilty. “Both of the victims have shown admirable courage to support the … Biles’ criminal acts were discovered when one of the victims disclosed the abuse to the police. The victim told …

Criminals who laundered fraudulently-obtained life savings in £12 million shares scam sentenced

… or worthless shares have been sentenced today. Some victims invested tens of thousands of pounds they had saved … who were tricked into investing in bogus companies. “Victims have had their lives and future plans irreparably … fraud, and involves individuals pressuring and misleading victims into buying shares or making investments in the …

Domestic Abuse Best Practice Framework Conference 2021

… they best meet the needs of individual domestic abuse victims and their families; the multi-agency work that has … that the components of the framework deliver justice for victims and hold perpetrators to account.   How to access the … of domestic abuse, while providing a level of service to victims that increases their safety and their satisfaction …

Feedback and Complaints Guidance: How to give feedback or make a complaint to the Crown Prosecution Service

… promote public confidence and provide effective support to victims and witnesses. We are committed to developing a … CPS Complaints Handling Standard, The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime and the Parliamentary and Health Service … complaints from defendants less favourably than those from victims and witnesses. What does the policy cover? The policy …

So-Called Honour-Based Abuse and Forced Marriage: Guidance on Identifying and Flagging cases

… sexual offences; Cases with multiple defendants and victims; or Cases involving evidence form other … If outside of domestic abuse context, with defendants or victims falling outside of family definition above e.g. … information on: the equality profile of defendants (and victims where possible); pre-charge decisions; and the …