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CPS response to Cymru/Wales Area Inspection Programme Baseline Report, October 2021

Corporate Prosecutions

… prosecution and accurately name that entity on the summons/indictment. Later amendment of the name may not be possible. … offence may materially affect the formulation of the indictment and the overall case strategy; prosecutors should … prosecution and accurately name that entity on the summons/indictment. Later amendment of the name may not be possible. …

Explosives

… see sections 3A to 3C Poisons Act 1972 (maximum penalty on indictment 2 years’ imprisonment but penalties vary depending … see sections 3A to 3C Poisons Act 1972 (maximum penalty on indictment 2 years’ imprisonment but penalties vary depending …

Offences Involving Domestic and Captive Animals

… of these offences, making them triable either-way and upon indictment carrying a maximum penalty of five years’ … of these offences, making them triable either-way and upon indictment carrying a maximum penalty of five years’ …

Disclosure Manual: Chapter 27 - Dealing with Intercept Product

… the prosecution puts its case; the proposed charges or an indictment; and, where applicable a defence statement; a … the prosecution puts its case; the proposed charges or an indictment; and, where applicable a defence statement; a …

Non-Jury Trials

… a judge is minded to discharge a jury during a trial on indictment because jury tampering appears to have taken place … a judge is minded to discharge a jury during a trial on indictment because jury tampering appears to have taken place …

Reviewing Finalised Cases

Abuse of Process

… there arises an inherent, exceptional power to 'stay' an indictment (or stop a prosecution in the magistrates' court), … be available), as a general rule the judge should stay the indictment. The general rule reflects the likelihood that a … there arises an inherent, exceptional power to 'stay' an indictment (or stop a prosecution in the magistrates' court), …

Joint Enterprise Data 2012-2013

… Where two or more defendants are charged on the same indictment with murder and/or manslaughter it is assumed that … out the offence with another who is not tried on the same indictment, whether as a principal or a secondary party. On …

Child Abuse (non-sexual)

… 2020].  Sentencing It is an offence triable only on indictment. Where death occurs, the offence carries a maximum … with a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment on indictment. Evidence of emotional and behavioural … abduction is an either-way offence. The maximum penalty on indictment is seven years' imprisonment. In RH [2016] EWCA …