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  1. Witness protection and anonymity

    … and at trial Discharge or variation The Magistrates’ Court Applications by private prosecutors Anonymity in … to be confronted by and cross-examine their accuser in court. The importance of open justice is also … for example, Guardian News v Westminster Magistrates’ Court [2012] EWCA Civ 420 ). However, principles such as the …

  2. News from CPS London South - May 2023

    … by the worst. The subsequent inquiry by the retired high court judge, Sir William Macpherson, into the way in which … for London South, I have responsibility for Crown Court cases. I also manage a team of lawyers who handle all types of crown court cases including hate crimes. Building and maintaining …

  3. Non Accidental Head Injury Cases (NAHI, formerly referred to as Shaken Baby Syndrome [SBS]) - Prosecution Approach

    … Part of the duty of the advocate will be to assist the court and the judge will invariably discuss the issues of … cases. In R v Cannings (Angela) [2004] 1 W.L.R. 2607 , the Court of Appeal quashed the appellant's convictions for … but unknown cause. Following her convictions, the Court of Appeal received fresh evidence of a substantial body …

  4. Responding to intimidating behaviour in elections and public office: a CPS guide

    … Scotland and Northern Ireland The charging decision The court process Keeping you informed Victim Personal Statement … a threat to kill Undue influence Additional Orders the court can impose Disqualification Orders under the Elections … is responsible for the prosecution of criminal offences at court. Reporting a crime As with every victim or witness, if …

  5. Farquharson Guidelines: Role of Prosecuting Advocates

    … Policy issues arising at trial CPS Representation at Crown Court Referral to Senior CPS Representative Change of Advice … not legally binding unless expressly approved by the Court of Appeal, nonetheless provide important practical … to consider, prepare and advise on the evidence before the court hearing or draft/agree the indictment. Where a CPS …

  6. Domestic Abuse

    … of an offence, or who has been found guilty in a court of law. The use of any wording does not confer any … the one that the criminal courts themselves must apply. A court may only convict if it is sure that the defendant is … to leave the relationship and have limited financial independence because of previous controlling behaviour by the …

  7. Memorandum of Understanding between the Crown Prosecution Service and the Institute of Legal Executives

    … by the police for prosecution, preparing cases for court and the presenting of those cases at court. The Institute of Legal Executives ILEX is the … by the police for prosecution, preparing cases for court and the presenting of those cases at court. The …

  8. Max Hill QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, Speech to the Bar Council - 12 January 2019

    … robust legal decisions and we successfully bring cases to court every day. To do this I will be focusing on our … criminal prosecution advocacy for CPS in the Crown Court and Higher Courts. Following last year’s application … robust legal decisions and we successfully bring cases to court every day. To do this I will be focusing on our …

  9. War Crimes/Crimes Against Humanity Referral Guidelines

    … in accordance with Section1(4A) of the Magistrates’ Court Act 1980. This separate guidance is to be followed when … a UK resident as defined in S67A International Criminal Court Act 2001 as amended by S70(4) Coroners and Justice Act … safety issues. 4. Consultation with International Criminal Court and ad hoc tribunals 4.1. Are there any outstanding …

  10. DPP's Speech to the Forensic Science Regulator’s Annual Conference

    … decisions, and we successfully bring criminal cases to court every day, and hundreds of thousands of such cases over … up in the declaration that an expert’s duty is to help the court ... by giving independent assistance by way of an … Document - now to be used in most cases in the Crown Court, to encourage communication with the defence at an …

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