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The law in action: how prosecutors apply centuries of legislation to contemporary crime

… out? When was Paul’s last negative STI result?  Did Paul consent to sexual activity with a risk of infection? Informed consent could take many forms, and it would amount to a … out? When was Paul’s last negative STI result?  Did Paul consent to sexual activity with a risk of infection? Informed …

Mental Health Conditions and Disorders: Draft Prosecution Guidance

… of reasonableness – for instance, reasonable belief in consent for a sexual offence – mental ill health will not … of the caution or conditional caution and giving informed consent. However, it should not be assumed that all offenders … the significance of the caution and give informed consent. See also: Diverting Offenders with Mental Disorders …

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 5: Issues relevant to particular groups of people

… sexuality. For further information on youth matters and consent matters, prosecutors may want to refer to the legal … an arranged marriage, where the marriage is based on free consent); dowry-related violence; enforcement of … or friendship network, as some are outed without their consent, and this will be a concern for many going through …

Criminal Behaviour Orders

… that are "spent" in the CBO proceedings without the consent of the Court. Details of the defendant's offending … the offender may make no further application without: The consent of the court which made the order, or The agreement … prosecution may make no further application without: The consent of the court which made the order, or The agreement …

Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship

… of HIV status or other medical condition without consent limiting access to family, friends and finances … ready to report, that they are being abused. Collusion or consent might be best understood as ways of coping or … of HIV status or other medical condition without consent limiting access to family, friends and finances …

Heartless romance fraudster ordered to pay back over £30k

Jurisdiction

… Act 1995. Prosecutors should be alert to whether the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions, or the … Act 1995. Prosecutors should be alert to whether the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions, or the …

Restorative Justice

… the events of their victimisation again. The victim’s consent must be obtained in any case where direct reparation … the events of their victimisation again. The victim’s consent must be obtained in any case where direct reparation …

Disclosure - A guide to "reasonable lines of enquiry" and communications evidence

… This will also be the case where, beyond the issue of consent being raised at all by either complainant or accused, … This will also be the case where, beyond the issue of consent being raised at all by either complainant or accused, …

CPS pre-trial meetings for adult victims of rape and other serious sexual offences

… of the defence case where it is known 3 (for example consent, capacity). The prosecutor must not, however, enter … of the defence case where it is known 3 (for example consent, capacity). The prosecutor must not, however, enter …