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Man jailed following arson attack on ex-partner’s family

… offence, O’Connor secured a mobile phone to contact the victims and members of their family. He attempted to coerce … evidence in this case to bring justice for the victims. This included tracing a partial number plate of the … offence, O’Connor secured a mobile phone to contact the victims and members of their family. He attempted to coerce …

Independent Assessor of Complaints for the Crown Prosecution Service: Annual Report 2021-22

… Stage 2). Look at whether the CPS properly followed the Victims’ Code guidance on the services that must be provided to victims. Check that the CPS has followed its complaints … and service standards such as breaches under the Victims’ Code. Legal complaints cannot be reviewed by the …

Crown Prosecution Service Accessible Communication: Public Statement

… formats of our publications and information. The Victims' Code When we communicate with all victims and witnesses we are guided by the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime (the 'Victims' Code'). The Victims' Code …

CPS Mersey-Cheshire Response to HMCPSI Area Assurance Inspection of CPS Mersey-Cheshire

… and are cited as reasons for improving outcomes for victims and witnesses and reducing delay in the criminal … recognises that the Area provides a good service to victims and witnesses, although more needs to be done to improve the timeliness and quality of communications to victims. The Area’s focus on community engagement is also …

Man who undertook “campaign of rape” jailed for 19 and a half years

Man jailed for manslaughter after 39 people died in back of lorry

… found unresponsive in the back of a lorry in Essex.   The victims, and their families, paid significant sums of money … them a safe route and a better life in the UK. The victims died of oxygen starvation after being sealed in the … will always be with the families and friends of the victims.” Detective Chief Superintendent Stuart Hooper of …

Consultation on public interest guidance for suicide pact and ‘mercy killing’ type cases

… on the consequential impact on older and disabled victims.  Respondents observed that these changes were not … The guidance explicitly recognises that vulnerable victims may be more susceptible controlling or coercive … 5.9    The guidance now recognises that vulnerable victims may be more susceptible to being unduly influenced to …

Max Hill QC's opening speech to the joint CPS/NPCC conference on Rape and Serious Sexual Offences

… to recognise the crucial support that you are providing to victims. This also feels like an apt moment to specifically … making, considering ABE interviews and engagement with victims. This has been co-produced by CPS and police … We all want criminals bought to justice. We all want victims and witnesses treated with care that recognises their …

Rapist who targeted sleeping passenger on London Underground service jailed for 14 years

Economic Crime Strategy 2025 - final progress report, May 2025

… we have made in tackling economic crime, supporting victims, and recovering criminal assets.   As we now look … gains. Of this amount, £88 million has been returned to victims of crime by way of compensation. Since 2023, the CPS … on 1 September 2025.   The CPS continued engagement with victims’ groups and the voluntary sector to advance our …