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  1. The Code for Crown Prosecutors

    … Code Test The Threshold Test Selection of Charges Out-of-Court Disposals Court Venue Accepting Guilty Pleas Reconsidering a … of an offence, or who has been found guilty in a court of law; “Victim” is used to describe a person against …

  2. Consents to Prosecute

    … only offences: when the case is sent to the Crown Court ( R v Welsh and Others [2015] EWCA Crim 1516 , para … will be taken at the first appearance in the magistrates’ court. Although the relevant step takes place after charge, … should also contain instructions for the prosecutor at court to apply for an adjournment at the first appearance in …

  3. 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. …

  4. Knife and Other Weapons Offences

    … Prosecutors when applying the code must ensure: that the court has adequate sentencing powers the seriousness of the … offending or a separate charge is required, to ensure the court can consider the totality of the offending Prosecutors … that a case can be presented clearly and simply for a court/jury to understand and where appropriate make use of …

  5. Memorandum of Understanding between the Crown Prosecution Service and the Institute of Legal Executives

    … by the police for prosecution, preparing cases for court and the presenting of those cases at court. The Institute of Legal Executives ILEX is the … by the police for prosecution, preparing cases for court and the presenting of those cases at court. The …

  6. Independent Assessor of Complaints for the Crown Prosecution Service: Annual Report 2021-22

    … man killed in a road accident, who needlessly turned up at court. This must have taken huge emotional effort on their … the trial date ongoing disclosure had not been served. The Court directed that it be served by a new date and again the … adjournment and received no response. The defence went to court to resolve outstanding disclosure. The Court told the …

  7. CPS Hate Crime Newsletter 30, March 2022

    … period of 81.8%. Our prosecutors have powers to ask the court to increase the sentence – where we can prove that a … legal test is met, we will not hesitate to take people to court so that justice is served. Max Hill QC, Director of … the victim’s personal statement was presented to the court and our prosecutors explained how this plays an …

  8. Road Traffic - Drink and Drug Driving

    … whilst over the limit. He later blew 68ug in breath. The Court held that opening a car door was merely preparatory to … stage. Prosecutors are referred to page 17(g) of the Chief Magistrate's ruling in R v Cipriani [2015] EWCA Crim 1941. … stage. Prosecutors are referred to page 17(g) of the Chief Magistrate's ruling in R v Cipriani [2015] EWCA Crim 1941. …

  9. Drafting the Indictment

    … the charges against the defendant for trial in the Crown Court.  For guidance on charging practice and the drafting of … name may be used.   When a company is sent for trial the magistrate's court is required to do so by an order in … name may be used.   When a company is sent for trial the magistrate's court is required to do so by an order in …

  10. Minutes of the CPS Board meeting on 24 February 2015

    … on the Guidance for Speaking to Victims and Witnesses at Court Sir Brian Leveson's Review of Efficiency in Criminal … as Transforming Summary Justice (TSJ) in the magistrates' court. TSJ was a key priority for the Service and would serve as the foundation for our Crown Court operations. The output of metrics was key. This was …

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