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… Assault Once the police consider that they have enough evidence they will pass the case to the CPS. We will review the evidence and consider whether we can bring a prosecution. If the police don’t think they have enough evidence they won’t pass the case to us and no further action …
… Special measures available Other provisions to enable best evidence Making an application Ground Rules Hearings Witness … of a crime and when attending court and giving evidence. Stress and fear can affect the quantity and quality … by, witnesses of all ages. The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (YJCEA) introduced a range of measures that …
… it is right to bring a prosecution. “Although there was evidence to support a prosecution for manslaughter it was not … a group of children went out to have fun by the river. The evidence showed that Christopher was pushed into the river as … in his company. “We have applied our legal test to the evidence and I hope they can understand how and why we came …
… ensure that the law is properly applied, that relevant evidence is put before the court and that obligations of … section 4). Although prosecutors primarily consider the evidence and information supplied by the police and other … or those acting on his or her behalf may also submit evidence or information to the prosecutor, before or after …
… Document (DMD) Family Court proceedings Recent Complaint evidence Considering other offences Previous … a complainant about other allegations Trawling Medical evidence Forensic Evidence Toxicology Drug Facilitated Sexual Assaults (DFSA) …
… such as serious wounding and even murder are being used as evidence in court cases related to gang offending. And … and prosecutors are working together to make sure this evidence is captured to make the link between the images and … prosecution by giving practical advice on gathering robust evidence to present to the court. It will also cover …
… stage: introduction Actus reus Mens rea Confession Evidence Defences Defence of self or another Duress … that there is a realistic prospect of conviction given the evidence available. The mental health of a suspect may be relevant to the decision as to whether there is enough evidence to prosecute; prosecutors should refer to guidance …
… to review The law Under s.37B of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has the power to decide whether there is sufficient evidence to charge a person with an offence. The statutory … wish to state publically their view on the sufficiency of evidence. The police may also register a Recorded Crime …
… she knew someone who would kill his wife, provided the evidence to convince a jury that he had conspired to murder … attack. At the time of Carol’s death, there was not enough evidence to charge anyone in connection with the case. Allen … from her death. Crucially, one witness who gave evidence recounted a conversation that Allen had with her …
… murder, the CPS must be satisfied that there is sufficient evidence that the defendant or defendants were responsible … the drivers of the cars involved and the CPS presented evidence that they were following a plan instigated by Mahek … to Nottingham, but had got lost and gone back home. The evidence of the actual journey exposed this account as a lie. …