Search site

Displaying 41 - 50 of 402 for keyword(s) "court independence"

  1. Thirty years of the CPS - Law Society Gazette article by Alison Saunders, DPP

    … and modern organisation. We value and safeguard our independence as much as we did in 1986, but work much more … and is it in the public interest to bring the case to court? Our principles have remained the same, even though our … and possibly mean that we were not putting before the court cases which deserve to be heard. I value our …

  2. London South CCP Lionel Idan writes for the Evening Standard

    … in. Looking ‘different’ was the norm as the post-colonial independence boom years had seen many families from different … borne out of my interest in art in that a chance visit to court to observe a sketch artist at work, left me hooked on … borne out of my interest in art in that a chance visit to court to observe a sketch artist at work, left me hooked on …

  3. New approach to prosecuting adult rape cases in CPS Wessex leads to more cases being charged

    … of a commitment to drive up the number of cases taken to court and improve victim experiences. Through the provision … Abuse In a case recently prosecuted at Southampton Crown Court, a woman encountered her ex-partner on a night out and, … upsetting footage could have, the CPS represented to the court that the victim should not be shown the CCTV and that …

  4. Service Level Agreement - External Advocates: Magistrates’ Court

    … Service Level Agreement - External Advocates: Magistrates’ Court 02 May 2024 | Publication Aim CPS Values CPS Casework … Advocate booking Case Preparation Attendance at Court Speaking to Witnesses at Court Digital Presentation Printing Case Transfer Court …

  5. Prolific paedophile convicted of abusing several children over three decades

    … has ever dealt with. On 24 June 2025, at Chester Crown Court, after a six week trial, William Woods, of Congleton, … plea and trial preparation hearing (PTPH) at Chester Crown Court, Woods pleaded not guilty to all offences, and the … He will be sentenced on 15 August 2025 at Chester Crown Court. CPS News Centre Find out what's new at the Crown …

  6. CPS authorises further charges against former police officer for child sexual offences

    … it is appropriate to present charges for a criminal court to consider.” Mr Edwards has been remanded in custody and will appear at Cardiff Crown Court. Notes to editors Lewis Anthony Edwards (DOB: … of children (category A, B, and C). The date for his next court appearance is yet to be set. He previously pleaded …

  7. Casework Quality Standards

    … where appropriate, and protecting their rights in the court process. Consulting, where it is appropriate to do so, … given the right information at the right time. Challenging court decisions, including by way of appeal or review, where … standard covers the work involved in preparing cases for court. The benchmarks of quality are: Thinking ahead, …

  8. Improving the experience of rape victims in the Justice System

    … committed to giving victims of these offences a voice in court, so the CPS recognised it needed to become more … better prepared and supported to give their evidence at court. I very much hope that will increase public confidence … committed to giving victims of these offences a voice in court, so the CPS recognised it needed to become more …

  9. Victims Programme

    … may be available to them to help them give evidence in court. In two CPS Areas, we are also piloting directly … may be available to them to help them give evidence in court. In two CPS Areas, we are also piloting directly …

  10. CPS authorises charge against man following Whitehall demonstration

    … has been bailed to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday 17 November. “Criminal proceedings are active … it is appropriate to present charges for a criminal court to consider.” Notes to editors Urslaan Khan, [DOB: … has been bailed to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday 17 November. “Criminal proceedings are active …

Search Site