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Child Sexual Abuse Review Panel

… 28 (12%) have been convicted; 3 (1.3%) are awaiting final court outcomes. Whilst many cases still conclude without the … allegations of indecent assault offences. In 2017, the court sentenced Wilmer, then aged 57 years old and of … Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) to last until further court notice. Keith Worthington Worthington was accused of …

Police officer sentenced for causing death of moped rider

… alternative charge. At a hearing at the Central Criminal Court on 3 January 2025, PC Brotherton pleaded guilty to … with the Code for Crown Prosecutors. Today at the same court, he was sentenced to six months' imprisonment, … alternative charge. At a hearing at the Central Criminal Court on 3 January 2025, PC Brotherton pleaded guilty to …

The principles we follow

… courts themselves must apply. A jury or magistrates' court should only convict if it is sure of a defendant's … courts themselves must apply. A jury or magistrates' court should only convict if it is sure of a defendant's …

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

… of reporting crimes to the police and giving evidence in court. The same person may encounter the criminal justice … of reporting crimes to the police and giving evidence in court. The same person may encounter the criminal justice …

Victims and Witnesses: CPS Commitments to Support

… Code of Practice and the prosecution guidance on Out of Court Resolutions . The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime … will consider whether it is appropriate to ask the court to keep the defendant in custody. Important … enable people to maintain the maximum possible level of independence, choice and control. Prosecutors will not be …

Community Impact Statements and their use in Hate Crime cases

… the public interest test sentencing decisions out of court disposals and restorative justice. There are two types … in relation to hate crime cases to convey to the court the specific impact the hostility has had on the … locality or community than it is nationally, the court cannot pass a harsher sentence on the basis of …

Minutes of the CPS Board meeting on 25 November 2015

… covered performance in both the magistrates' and Crown Court, as well as in rape, domestic violence and sexual … covered performance in both the magistrates' and Crown Court, as well as in rape, domestic violence and sexual …

Sexual predator who raped women at knifepoint jailed for life

… for life with an 18-year minimum term at Manchester Crown Court today after being found guilty of raping three women … Police worked together to put a strong case before the court, including eyewitness testimony, CCTV footage of … for life with an 18-year minimum term at Manchester Crown Court today after being found guilty of raping three women …

Statement from the Director of Public Prosecutions: Disproportionality research report and action plan

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Former police officer jailed after having sex with woman during 999 call to her home

… the public while on duty. On 1 February at Chester Crown Court, he was convicted of one count of misconduct in public … to three-and-a-half years' imprisonment at the same court on 5 April.  A restraining order, banning Masterson … one charge of misconduct in public office at Chester Crown Court on 1 February.  On 5 April, he was sentenced to three …