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Thirty years of the CPS - Law Society Gazette article by Alison Saunders, DPP

… the police and give more thought to the needs and views of victims. We are at the front end of the prosecution process, … can be completed by all agencies. Ultimately, the defence, victims and witnesses will be able to access the information … will further reduce our reliance on paper forms, and give victims and witnesses easier access to electronic and …

UPDATE: Private school pupil given life sentence for hammer attack

… to smash his head multiple times and gouge his arm. Both victims survived the attack, thanks in no small part due to … with life-changing injuries. The repeated blows to both victims’ heads caused them serious and permanent damage. … killers get caught’, ‘Hammer murders’ and ‘Killer kills victims while sleeping’ on Google months before the night of …

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate crime Cases – December 2024

Sexual predator who raped women at knifepoint jailed for life

… the Crown Prosecution Service arranged for each of the victims to give their evidence in the way that was best for … damage he was doing to them. “I would like to praise our victims and survivors who have shown extraordinary courage … but I hope this result goes some way in reassuring our victims, survivors, and members of the public that a …

Four men given life sentences for fatal Tyneside ammonia attacks

… these attacks would have been utterly terrifying for the victims. In addition to causing the tragic death of Andrew … remain with the family of Andrew Foster and to the other victims, some of whom are still dealing with the … these attacks would have been utterly terrifying for the victims. In addition to causing the tragic death of Andrew …

College Tutor sentenced for making indecent images of former pupil

CPS Hate Crime Newsletter, Issue 25

… of robbery aggravated by transphobic hostility. The two victims in this case are sex workers who had received a … with two other males. One of the men assaulted one of the victims and all three men then demanded money and stole cash, electronics and jewellery. The victims were able to trace the defendants via online sites …

Violence Against Women and Girls

… on improving prosecutions of these crimes and supporting victims, but also in recognition of the United Nations, … abuse directed towards men or perpetrated by women. Male victims will receive the same access to protection and legal … approx 363kb and 280kb. CPS public statement on male victims for crimes covered by the CPS VAWG Strategy As part …

Youth sentenced for bringing knife to school and stabbing teacher

CPS London hosts first Independent Sexual Violence Advisors Day

… collaboration and ways to improve the service provided to victims. ISVAs are trained to provide emotional and practical … early investigative advice and communicating with victims, as well as myths around pre-trial therapy and … ISVAs allowed us to really consider the different needs of victims at various stages of the criminal justice process. It …