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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 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 …

Man jailed for murder in cemetery

Man jailed for attempt murder stabbing

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 …