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Significant programme of work continues at CPS to narrow the gap between reported rapes and cases which reach court

… a number of issues which will provide a better service for victims of rape and serious sexual offences and increase … and effective decisions to ensure justice is delivered for victims and alleged perpetrators in every case. The … on with key stakeholders. This plan to better support victims and improve casework quality and progression will be …

Man sentenced for homophobic assault on Drag Race UK star

Teenage girl convicted of three attempted murders

… the teenager guilty of the attempted murder of the three victims. Michael Cray, of the Crown Prosecution Service, … said: “This must have been a terrifying incident for the victims and those who witnessed it. “The evidence presented … the teenager guilty of the attempted murder of the three victims. Michael Cray, of the Crown Prosecution Service, …

Former children’s holiday camp manager jailed for online child sex abuse offences

… fake profiles with images of a teenage girl and would send victims private messages, encouraging them to talk to him via … that his own camera was broken. Osman would then instruct victims to engage in increasingly sexual activity. Many … to help stop the devastating impact of these crimes on victims.” Danielle Pownall, NCA Operations Manager, said: …

Appeals to the Court of Appeal

… Unit ARU Responsibilities Procedure for referral to ARU Victims and Witnesses Introduction This guidance deals with … category reference was made to the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime being promoted by the Home Office); violence … partners within the wider criminal justice system and victims and bereaved families affected by appellate court …

CPS authorises charges following investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors

… between 23 May, 2012 and 6 March, 2024 encompassing 172 victims. “One count of fraud in relation to human ashes … between 1 August, 2017 and 6 March, 2024, involving 50 victims. “He has been bailed with conditions to appear at … and we have made initial contact with additional victims who have been affected by the investigation and we …

Independent Assessor of Complaints for the Crown Prosecution Service: Annual Report 2023-24

… 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 … standards such as breaches of its own policy, or of the Victims’ Code. Legal complaints – such as how the CPS applied …

Rape and Sexual Offences - Annex B: Statutory Limitations on prosecution of offences committed abroad - Table of Legislation

… Act 2003 (as amended by the Domestic Abuse Act 2021) Victims over 18 years Sexual Offences Act 2003 section 1 … Act 2003 (as amended by the Domestic Abuse Act 2021) Victims over 18 years Sexual Offences Act 2003 section 1 …

Health Care Assistant sentenced to five years imprisonment after raping a patient under his care

… and help to stop the devastating impact of these crimes on victims.” The case is an example of the way prosecutors and … and help to stop the devastating impact of these crimes on victims.” The case is an example of the way prosecutors and …

Former Olympic swimmer jailed for 21 years for raping teenage girls

… as a respected swimmer and coach to control his young victims and fulfil his own sexual desires. He now faces a … Service is committed to securing justice for the victims of rape and sexual abuse and we will prosecute those … as a respected swimmer and coach to control his young victims and fulfil his own sexual desires. He now faces a …