This Q3 data release covers the 3-month period 1 October to 31 December 2020, with the previous three quarters provided to illustrate trends. The impact of the first national lockdown on the Criminal Justice System in 2020 continues to be reflected in the Q3 20/21 data. Nationally there are significantly more cases in the court system then in February 2020.

A man who posted a hateful antisemitic message on social media just hours after a deadly terrorist attack on a Manchester synagogue last October has been sentenced today at Manchester City Magistrates' Court.

A man has pleaded guilty to stalking Liverpool FC women’s team player Marie Hobinger with inappropriate and sexualised messages.

His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued a report following their inspection of the service from the CPS to victims of domestic abuse.

A Merseyside man has been sentenced for sending racist death threats to the former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

The basic principle is that it is for the prosecution, not the court, to decide whether a prosecution should be commenced and, if commenced, whether it should continue.

His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued a report following their inspection of CPS North West.

James Desborough, 39, has been charged with the murder of prisoner Steven Kempster, 65, at HMP Exeter.