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Gross Negligence Manslaughter

… R v Prentice, Adomako and Holloway [1994] QB 302 in this court and Adomako [1995] 1 AC 171, [1994] 99 Crim App R 362 … For example, in Wilsher v Essex AHA [1987] QB 730, the Court of Appeal rejected the proposition that a trainee … area of practice and will make a declaration as to their independence and expertise when they provide their reports. …

Reporting a crime

… Your witness statement may be used as evidence in court. You should be given the name of the officer taking … they decide if the evidence is good enough to go to court. Victim's personal statement In addition to giving a … statement and can be added to at any point before the court hearing. It will become part of the papers the court …

Providing a quality service to victims of bereaved families in terrorist incidents, disasters and multi-fatality cases: Guidance

… for large numbers of victims and witnesses to attend court Media interest Political interest Other parties Sharing … on a regular basis to provide updates and information on court facilities, court processes, details of future hearings … can have confidence in the system, and demonstration of independence is the only way in which some people will feel …

CPS Board meeting minutes - November 2024

… business case to support the phase 2 migration of high court advocates migrating to CA2 is in development.  The next … 9.3     The Chair reiterated the need to remember our independence in strategy development, which was unanimously … business case to support the phase 2 migration of high court advocates migrating to CA2 is in development.  The next …

CPS authorises manslaughter charge following death of William Cameron

… Berkshire. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 1 July 2025. The CPS Special Crime Division deals …

Reconsidering a Prosecution Decision

… of a trial or the sending of the accused to the Crown Court, subject only to the accused’s right to revive the … POA allows the DPP to discontinue proceedings in the Crown Court at any time before the indictment is preferred (see the … of Proceedings . Note that a suspect / defendant, and the court where appropriate, must be informed of: The reason why …

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

… for special measures or other arrangements such as court familiarisation visits. These matters should be … changes). In accordance with the Speaking to Witnesses at Court guidance , the victim will have the opportunity to meet the instructed advocate at court on the day of giving evidence at trial, or the day of …

CPS Board meeting minutes - February 2022

Witness Expenses and Allowances

… Expert Witnesses Interpreters Other People attending Court Procedure Discretion to Exceed Allowances Provision of … process for paying allowances and expenses for attending court in England and Wales. To start a claim using the … a different process for claiming expenses for attending court in Scotland and claiming expenses for attending court …

Investigation And Prosecution Of Child Abuse Cases

… disclose to third parties, except with the leave of the court, or with the consent of the Local Authority, any … Local Authority will ensure that documents filed in family court proceedings are not included in the files to be seen by … Service. Where there are documents filed in family court proceedings, the Local Authority will provide a list of …