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CPS Says: Stalking offences under coronavirus lockdown

… like to clarify our approach. We share the concern that victims of stalking must feel supported during lockdown. CPS … determined to bring perpetrators to justice and provide victims with the greatest possible protection from repeat … and specialist support organisations to ensure that victims are supported at this time and that these deplorable …

CPS Hate Crime Newsletter, Issue 27

… crime and the “hate” element. The CPS recognises that some victims can be frequently targeted and as a result can be … both the confidence to report and working to ensure that victims and witnesses receive support throughout the … both by Galop and by Stonewall, that the majority of LGBT+ victims of hate crime don’t report what has happened to them, …

Offences against the Person, incorporating the Charging Standard

… These offences address ill-treatment and neglect of victims who are receiving treatment for mental disorders, … emergency worker and summary only offences. In the case of victims lacking mental capacity ill-treated by their carer … Persons Act 1933 or section 5 Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 , will fall to be considered. Prosecutors …

Consultation on Crimes Against Older People Policy Guidance - Summary of Responses

… experience of crimes against older people and supporting victims. For the purpose of our policy and guidance, the term … on ‘Offending behaviour’ and ‘Vulnerability of older victims’ reflect and address the types of crime older people … CPS can and does use ancillary orders in order to protect victims and prevent further crime. This is already covered in …

The World Cup: ‘There is no excuse for domestic abuse’

… this abhorrent crime to justice and provide protection for victims. Kate Brown, CPS Domestic Abuse lead, said: “There is … the trauma of reporting someone. I want to encourage victims to report, safe in the knowledge they will be … framework  sets out measures that are in place for victims to support them through the prosecution process, …

Areas of Research Interest

… from some demographic groups than others? What do our victims and witnesses need from our prosecutors, and how can … the courtroom experience, and outcomes for prosecutors and victims? How can digital technology be used to support … such as inciting violence? Overarching and emerging issues Victims and Witnesses How can we best engage with victims and …

CPS North West response to Inspectorate report

… for improvement are identified in communications with victims and witnesses in volume cases in the Crown Court. The … CPS North West’s commitment to improving the service for victims and witnesses. The report identifies that more needs … about the high standard of care we provide to vulnerable victims and witnesses and the involvement of members of local …

CPS statement on the sentencing of Mohammed Aslam and Mohammed Nabil Nazir

Men sentenced for LFC ticket scam

… of Stuart’s relatives and friends. After a few days, the victims realised that they had been the victim of fraud and Stuart had no tickets for the game. The victims managed to get hold of both Stuart and O’Neill via … told he must repay all of the money that he took from his victims. On 1 July 2024, O’Neil pleaded guilty to a charge of …

The Code for Crown Prosecutors

… disposal is a serious step that affects suspects, victims, witnesses and the public at large and must be … impartially and with integrity help to secure justice for victims, witnesses, suspects, defendants and the public. … defendants, while providing the best possible service to victims. 2.9 The CPS is a public authority for the purposes …