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Inquiries and reviews – statutory and independent, child and adult safeguarding, domestic homicide, and offensive weapons homicide

… such document. Proceedings may only be instituted with the consent of the DPP. By virtue of section 1(7) Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 this may be with the consent of a Crown Prosecutor. Under section 35(1) of the … such document. Proceedings may only be instituted with the consent of the DPP. By virtue of section 1(7) Prosecution of …

CPS authorises charges after the felling of the historic Sycamore Gap tree

Speech by Max Hill KC, DPP, to the JUSTICE Annual Human Rights Law Conference

… small number of specific offences, the Attorney’s specific consent is required to bring a prosecution. The framework … small number of specific offences, the Attorney’s specific consent is required to bring a prosecution. The framework …

Appeals – Prosecution Rights

… consider the ruling and to take advice and obtain consent from the CCP, DCCP, Head of Central Casework Division … Contravention will be a summary offence, which requires consent of the Attorney General, and carries a maximum … consider the ruling and to take advice and obtain consent from the CCP, DCCP, Head of Central Casework Division …

Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Hate Crime - Prosecution Guidance

… with there. Thereafter, cases can only proceed with the consent of the Attorney General. Prosecutors should consult … from having this information revealed without their consent. Under section 22 GRA 2004, it is an offence for a … with there. Thereafter, cases can only proceed with the consent of the Attorney General. Prosecutors should consult …

Disclosure Manual: Chapter 15 - Defence Disclosure

… terms, such as, self-defence, mistaken identity, alibi, or consent. An adequate defence statement must - where the … terms, such as, self-defence, mistaken identity, alibi, or consent. An adequate defence statement must - where the …

Successful joint working with police on rape cases

… control many aspects of your life, including giving sexual consent so we had to explore this. Working together with … by her partner was instrumental in proving lack of consent to sexual activity. A major allegation was the fact … and helped to paint a picture of her lack of capacity to consent which was part of building the case. However, on …

Public consultation - Guidance on pre-trial therapy

… therapy notes including obtaining the victim’s informed consent?  Does the revised guidance provide sufficient … how, during that process, consideration is given to the consent of the victim?  Do you have any other feedback you …

Stranger rapist jailed

… and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent on 27 December 23 David Liam Stimpson pleaded guilty …

County Lines Offending

… Child victims (those under the age of 18) do not have to consent to be referred into the NRM and should also be … case. The prosecution does not have to prove a lack of consent on the part of the victim or any element of coercion. … Child victims (those under the age of 18) do not have to consent to be referred into the NRM and should also be …