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Obscene Publications - for consultation

… matter of law such consent will not amount to a defence to assault occasioning actual bodily harm or worse: R v Brown and others [1994] 1 AC 212. Assault occasioning actual bodily harm may be charged where … to be obscene publications because they show criminal assault notwithstanding the consent of the victim. This …

Joint press release from the Crown Prosecution Service and National Police Chiefs’ Council - Action on Disclosure

… are currently assessing all live rape and serious sexual assault cases to check they are satisfied that disclosure … are currently assessing all live rape and serious sexual assault cases to check they are satisfied that disclosure …

Specialist prosecutors work to overcome cultural barriers associated with rape and serious sexual offences

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

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Windsor Castle intruder pleads guilty to threatening to kill Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

…    Treason Under the 1842 Treason Act it is an offence to assault the Sovereign or have a firearm or offensive weapon …    Treason Under the 1842 Treason Act it is an offence to assault the Sovereign or have a firearm or offensive weapon …

Crown Prosecution Service authorises charges relating to Ely, Cardiff riots

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

… public confidence that every allegation of rape or sexual assault will be fully investigated by the police and will go … public confidence that every allegation of rape or sexual assault will be fully investigated by the police and will go …

Prostitution and Exploitation of Prostitution

… of other SOA 2003 provisions for offences including rape, assault by penetration and sexual assault and the prosecution guidance on Rape and Sexual … are often targeted victims of violence, including assault and rape, either by their controllers or customers, …

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 3: Case Building

… of the suspect both before, during and after the alleged assault.  Prosecutors should consult the vulnerable victims … a suspect’s behaviour before, during and after the alleged assault, a prosecutor can fully understand the circumstances … a suspect’s behaviour before, during and after the alleged assault. This may include an analysis of the suspect’s …

Appeal Committee Ruling 1 of 2023 – R v [REDACTED]

… did not agree. Both ABH and strangulation are types of assault and both attract a maximum sentence of 5 years’ … did not agree. Both ABH and strangulation are types of assault and both attract a maximum sentence of 5 years’ …