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Kalisher Lecture - Max Hill

… it is appropriate to present charges for the criminal court to consider. The CPS does not decide on guilt or … the event of ‘no deal’. We are also expanding our liaison magistrate presence in Europe to ensure that we can develop … that earlier this month in the case of R v E , the Court of Appeal endorsed our guidance saying that it ‘appears …

CPS Response to the HMICFRS/HMCPSI Joint Thematic Inspection Report in Relation to Domestic Abuse Evidence-Led Prosecutions

CPS Board meeting minutes - September 2020

… and CEO 2. The DPP provided an update on the following: Court listings and use of remote hearings Quarterly … Figures for finalised cases in Magistrates and Crown Court Dropped cases figures Speculation on possible covid-19 … and Commercial, (MG) provided an update on: Crown Court pressures, particularly on multi-handed cases Readying …

The Crown Prosecution Service: Protector of victims' and defendants' rights. Tom Sargant Memorial Annual Lecture - Alison Saunders, DPP

… the chance to challenge that decision? If it does go to court and you have to give evidence, including facing … be acquitted, would you think it is fair to go through the court process during which some people may question your … expect that to be the end of the matter? Or if it went to court would you want the evidence against you to have been …

Three women convicted of displaying paraglider stickers at London protest

… images at the protest. Today at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, all three women were found guilty of carrying or … images at the protest. Today at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, all three women were found guilty of carrying or …

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 2: Applying the Code for Crown Prosecutors to Rape and Serious Sexual Offences

… briefings to the Director of Legal Services (DLS) Out of court disposals The starting point for all prosecutions is … properly applied; that relevant evidence is put before the court; and that obligations of disclosure are complied with. … can say with a high degree of certainty that the court will rule that a prosecution is proved to be an abuse …

CPS data summary Quarter 2 2019-2020

… Official statistics relating to sentencing, criminal court proceedings, offenders brought to justice, the courts … to charge, take no further action, recommend an out of court decision, administratively finalise or ‘other’. The … charge, take no further action or recommend an out of court decision. Charged: Charging decisions are where CPS is …

Disclosure Manual: Chapter 6 - Scheduling

… charged with an either-way offence likely to remain in the magistrate’s court or summary only offence, and it is considered likely … charged with an either-way offence likely to remain in the magistrate’s court or summary only offence, and it is considered likely …

Misconduct in Public Office

… and an abuse of those powers or responsibilities. The Court of Appeal has made it clear that the offence should be … trust involved.  In Mitchell [2014] EWCA Crim 318 , the Court of Appeal had to decide whether an ambulance paramedic … officer.”  Applying those questions to the paramedic, the Court held that they were not a public officer. Remuneration …

The Code for Crown Prosecutors 2018 - for consultation

… of an offence, or who has been found guilty in a court of law. General Principles 2.1   The independence of … 2.2  The decision to prosecute or to recommend an out-of-court disposal is a serious step that affects suspects, … properly applied, that relevant evidence is put before the court and that obligations of disclosure are complied with. …