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… in court, but for others the CPS arranged for them to give evidence remotely, including from their home, via video link. One victim gave evidence from his hospital bed. Samantha Thompson from the … last sex attack was in September 1996. The was no forensic evidence, such as DNA left on clothes. The bulk of the …
… ended the relationship with Cundliffe, also gave evidence to the court to prove his intention to kill. It was … would never see her children again. “Even with mounting evidence against him, Cundliffe still denied attempting to … of his ex-partner. “The victim in this case gave powerful evidence at trial, the strength of which helped secure this …
… designed to provide a practical guide to preparing expert evidence and to provide guidance on the disclosure … in part 3 as to case management and part 19 as to expert evidence. Further guidance for all experts is contained in … It is the responsibility of those providing expert evidence to ensure they have an accurate understanding of the …
… test in the Code for Crown Prosecutors : Does the evidence provide a realistic prospect of conviction? That means, having heard the evidence, is a court more likely than not to find the … proceeding without the complainant’s support if other evidence is available. It sets out a number of factors which …
… is dropped. If that prosecutor determines there is enough evidence, the case will continue. Siobhan Blake, CPS lead … for a change after the CPS dropped her case by offering no evidence in court. A subsequent VRR said the prosecution … right of review in cases where the CPS intends to offer no evidence, importantly prior to a case being stopped. …
… of making her re-live what happened to her by giving evidence at a trial. Today the jury, after careful consideration of the evidence we presented, including CCTV evidence, have found them guilty. "I would like to thank the …
… it was unusual that the offenders left such a trail of evidence in their wake. From phone messages to DNA traces … on the sledgehammer used in the burglary, this wealth of evidence ultimately enabled us to secure their convictions. “We reviewed nearly 30,000 pages of evidence as we built our case, including a significant amount …
… duty of care? Foresight and recklessness The use of expert evidence Senior Management Was the way in which activities … a risk of death the failure posed; the extent to which the evidence shows that there were attitudes, policies, systems … and safety guidance that relates to the alleged breach. Evidence of failings which are unrelated to the fatal …
… is in the public interest Where there is sufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction, prosecutors … or backgrounds, including an occupational group. Evidence of impact on a community may be obtained by way of a … the court’s attention to: where appropriate, to any evidence of the impact of the offending on a community” The …
… the CPS said: “A big focus for the prosecution was the evidence recovered from Steven Tissier’s mobile phone which showed him sharing evidence of his assault with two friends. “It included … and no reasonable belief on his part that she was.” Giving evidence at Chelmsford CC, the victim said she had woken up …