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So-Called Honour-Based Abuse

… SCHBA is FM. This is a marriage conducted without the true consent of one or both parties, either because violence, … or coercion is a factor, or because the victim cannot consent to be married, or because they are not of legal age … The evidence that the assault was committed without the consent of the child may be clear. However, in a family …

Privacy Notice - Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)

… based on law and either- a)   the data subject has given consent to the processing for that purpose, or b)   the … The CPS relies upon 35(2)(b) as we do not rely upon consent for process data of this nature. Section 35(3) … and fulfil our statutory function,, and handle consent in line with the  Victims’ Code of Practice. (iv) For …

Female Genital Mutilation

… Law Act 1977. This offence requires Attorney General's consent to prosecute. Prosecutors should consult Foreign and … Serious Crime Act 2007. This requires Attorney General's consent to prosecute. Other offences If the trial issue, or … journalists. Any prosecution for the offence requires the consent of the Attorney General. Defences There are two …

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Bamber Bridge man jailed for raping woman and sexually abusing children

… and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent against the woman.  He was given an extended sentence … untypical in order to combat any harmful assumptions about consent. The prosecutors and police also worked closely … Causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent CPS News Centre Find out what's new at the Crown …

Theft Act Offences

… Theft Robbery Burglary Aggravated Burglary Taking Without Consent (TWOC) Aggravated Taking Without Consent Abstracting Electricity Blackmail Handling Stolen … to show that the property was taken without the owner’s consent. (Lawrence v Metropolitan Police Commissioner (1971) …

Jail for Leicester sex attack

Mental Health: Victims and Witnesses

… Information should be obtained with the victim or witness’ consent and handled sensitively, for example regarding … victim or witness as to why this is so and their informed consent sought to provision of the material. A patient will … very carefully, if the victim or witness refuses to consent, how to proceed. It is unlikely to be appropriate …

CPS statement on sentencing of man who stole more than £340k from his employer

… and those of his family members without their knowledge or consent. “As today’s sentencing shows, the Crown Prosecution … and those of his family members without their knowledge or consent. “As today’s sentencing shows, the Crown Prosecution …

Extradition - To the UK

… the specialty provisions are engaged and a request for consent (below) would need to be made. Bail Act Offences In R … State in the TaCA warrant; An offence in respect of which consent to the person being dealt with is given on behalf of … that it was not in fact an 'other' offence at all, and the consent process was not necessary. As a result, modifications …

Rape and Sexual Offences - Overview and index of 2021 updated guidance

… Issues relevant to particular groups of people Chapter 6: Consent Chapter 7: Key Legislation and offences Chapter 8: … Issues relevant to particular groups of people Chapter 6: Consent Chapter 7: Key Legislation and offences Chapter 8: …