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CPS Response to HMCPSI Area Assurance Inspection of CPS South East

… quality of our casework and the service we provide to our victims and witnesses and we are confident that our action … quality of our casework and the service we provide to our victims and witnesses and we are confident that our action …

Swindon man jailed for rape

National Case Progression Commitment: College of Policing, National Police Chiefs' Council and Crown Prosecution Service, March 2021

… the progression of cases can have a significant impact on victims, witnesses and defendants which comes at a cost to … correspondence must be dealt with in a timely manner; Victims and witness issues - although witnesses are generally … of delays and collapsed trials can be significant for victims and witnesses and can undermine confidence in the …

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 13: Sexual Offences and Youths

… under 18 exploited in prostitution should be treated as victims of abuse rather than as suspects. Section 1 of the … aged 18 or over. In so doing, it recognises children as victims in such circumstances. The young people concerned, … and offending on multiple occasions or against multiple victims. The more serious then the more likely it is to be in …

Man sentenced to hospital order for setting fire to worshippers as they left mosques

… separate occasions in February and March last year. Both victims were left with burn injuries. In the first attack, … in severe injuries and psychological trauma to his victims and caused considerable shock and concern to the … separate occasions in February and March last year. Both victims were left with burn injuries. In the first attack, …

CPS data summary Quarter 3 2019-2020

CPS Thames and Chiltern - Increased numbers receiving tougher hate crime sentences

… but have a particularly distressing impact on victims, and that is why the CPS in Thames and Chiltern has … raise awareness of what hate crime is and to reach out to victims to inform them of what they can do about it.” “Whilst … together with CPS Thames and Chiltern to give assurance to victims about the level of importance given to tackling these …

Coronavirus: Interim CPS Case Review Guidance – Application of the Public Interest Covid-19 crisis response

… to be stopped because of problems over the attendance of victims, witnesses, defendants, advocates and jurors. Many … to be delayed. Significant delay may impact adversely on victims, witnesses and defendants, in some cases, may reduce … what is in the interests of justice, not only for victims and witnesses, but also for each suspect and …

Role of grooming of women involved in violent crime examined as part of new gangs guidance

… tactics used by county lines gangs to recruit vulnerable victims. The increasing number of women and girls involved in … Gives advice on dealing with intimidated or threatened victims or witnesses; and Expands on the links between … in prosecuting cases, as well as identifying vulnerable victims who may need to be diverted from prosecution or …

Tougher hate crime sentences at record levels

… are publishing today should provide further assurance to victims that the CPS is prosecuting these distressing cases … are publishing today should provide further assurance to victims that the CPS is prosecuting these distressing cases …