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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 …

CPS data summary Quarter 3 2019-2020

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 …

Predatory Oswaldtwistle sex offender jailed

… to take responsibility for his actions, he forced his victims to relive their ordeal at a trial, which further … to take responsibility for his actions, he forced his victims to relive their ordeal at a trial, which further …

How we make a decision on what to do in your case - Rape and Serious Sexual Assault

… this section distressing to read. Support services for victims are listed in the ‘What support is available to help … in a bit more detail below. Both men and women can be victims of sexual offences and we take all sexual offences … waiting longer than is needed. You have a right under the Victims Code to be provided with information about the …

Max Hill QC, DPP, on the the judgment in the judicial review of the prosecution of rape and serious sexual offences

… and one of the most complex to prosecute. The impact on victims is shattering and lasting, and it has long been … the response to RASSO cases. It is designed to ensure victims have confidence in the criminal justice system and … and one of the most complex to prosecute. The impact on victims is shattering and lasting, and it has long been …

All justice is best served swiftly

… and prevents healing taking place. That is true for victims, witnesses, and also defendants. I am determined to … so more are encouraged to plead guilty early, sparing victims painful trials and freeing up vital court capacity. … adapt and change.  We need to find new ways of working. Victims and the public deserve nothing less.   CPS News …

Nursery worker sentenced for shaking a child

Businessman convicted of raping two women 30 years ago

… build a strong case to put before the jury. To support the victims, we applied for them to give evidence by video … their abuser in the court room. “I would like to thank the victims for supporting this prosecution and I hope this case … build a strong case to put before the jury. To support the victims, we applied for them to give evidence by video …