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… to Parliament for the work of the CPS. 1.3 The Code gives guidance to prosecutors on the general principles to be … this Code, the DPP’s Guidance on Charging and any relevant legalguidance or policy. The police apply the same … this Code, the DPP’s Guidance on Charging and any relevant legalguidance or policy. The police apply the same …
… 19 – Operational debriefs Refreshed: 21 October 2021 | LegalGuidance If information is relevant to an investigation, it … of subsequent criminal proceedings or some other form of legal or judicial inquiry. A statement can be added to …
… the conviction rate. Detailed consideration of our legal decision making found that the legal test was properly applied in 98% of cases. HMCPSI … practices, including: Case progression: embedding new guidance on early investigative advice and reasonable lines …
… Handcuffing of Defendants updated 14 September 2021 | LegalGuidance Principle The Law Guidance The role of the Prosecutor Procedure Principle The …
… 2020; Updated: 24 March 2021; Updated: 29 October 2021 | LegalGuidance Definitions Offences Charging Guidance Sentencing … the burden on the defendant is evidential rather than legal). Section 24A(1) : it is an offence for anyone aged …
… we will not hesitate to charge. We recently updated our LegalGuidance to assist our prosecutors, with changes covering technical legal aspects, and we will be publishing an updated version …
… from you. Please read our Feedback and Complaints Policy Guidance . This provides detailed information about our … who has been directly involved. Complaints can be: Legal - These are complaints relating to legal decisions made by the CPS Service - These are …
… abuse with confidence and to support them through the legal process so more offenders can be brought to justice. … prosecuting these offences where the evidence meets our legal test; in the first instance for the victims but also … We very much recognise that the world is changing and the guidance that we issue needs to be constantly reviewed and …
… Costs - Annex 1 Updated 30 April 2024 | LegalGuidance CPS policy is to apply for costs against convicted … case prosecuted was complex cases, involving complicated legal issues or extended preparation. Where calculable, …
… Prevention Orders 13 April 2022 Updated: 12 April 2024 | LegalGuidance Application Terms of orders Bodies against whom … or provide information or documents which are covered by legal professional privilege. (Section 12) to produce …