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Children as suspects and defendants

… being quashed. R (on the application of E, S and R) v DPP [2011] EWHC 1465 (Admin) concerned allegations of child … R v Chief Constable of Kent and Another ex parte L, R v DPP ex parte B [1991] 93 Cr App R 416: whilst rare, decisions … made regardless of or contrary to a settled policy of the DPP. Circumstances of the child The circumstances to be …

Publications & resources

… service. Policy and strategy 09 July 2021 Letter from the DPP to the Attorney General on agreements made under Sections …

Mental Health: Victims and Witnesses

… that there is a clear focus on the test in section 53. In DPP v R [2007] EWHC 1842 (Admin) , the complainant had … of the importance of the care to be taken is B v DPP [2009] EWHC 106 (Admin) . B had been seriously assaulted: … that there is a clear focus on the test in section 53. In DPP v R [2007] EWHC 1842 (Admin) , the complainant had …

CPS case outcomes

… service. Policy and strategy 09 July 2021 Letter from the DPP to the Attorney General on agreements made under Sections …

Theft Act Offences

… their wallet which was far in excess of the fare payable. DPP v Gomez (1993) 96 Cr App R 359 confirmed that … stolen goods does not exceed £200. The case of Candlish v DPP [2022] EWHC 842 (Admin) considered the point at which a … value of goods stolen exceeds £200 – see Candlish v DPP [2022] EWHC 842 (Admin) and R v Harvey [2020] EWCA Crim …

Sex Dolls - Childlike

… the addict from feeding or increasing his addiction: DPP v Whyte [1972] 3 All ER 12. Prosecutors should note, and … the addict from feeding or increasing his addiction: DPP v Whyte [1972] 3 All ER 12. Prosecutors should note, and …

CPS Economic Crime Strategy 2025 - two year progress report

… supported by the former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Max Hill KC, during the Law Commission webinar debates. … of Corporate Criminal Liability, this included the former DPP taking part in webinar debates to present unique … Corporate Criminal liability reform. In March 2023, the DPP attended the Economic Crime Strategic Board (ECSB), …

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 6: Consent

… Authority [2011] EWHC 2849 The Queen (on the app of F) v DPP [2013] EWHC 945 (Admin) R v Justine McNally [2013] EWCA … identity” in the case. However, as noted in R (Monica) v DPP (Boyling) [2018] EWHC 3508 (Admin) ( see below ), McNally … purposes of section 74 of the 2003 Act ” [72]. In R (F) v DPP [2013] EWHC 945 (Admin) Judge LCJ stated that “What …

CPS authorises charges after the felling of the historic Sycamore Gap tree

Victims' Right to Review Scheme

… cases where the DLS or Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) are consulted by the Head of SCCTD or where they ask to … of review, this can only happen if the DLS and/or DPP has had no involvement in the initial decision. There is … cases where the DLS or Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) are consulted by the Head of SCCTD or where they ask to …