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… evidence - ‘special measures’ As a victim or witness in a court case, you might be asked to come to court and talk … “vulnerable” or “intimidated”. If you are, the judge or magistrate will consider whether the special measures you … they will agree to you having them. If the judge or magistrate don’t think a special measure will help you give …
… from the 1 April 1997. In cases tried in the Crown Court, the CPIA applies from the arrival of the case in the Crown Court (section 1(2)) and ceases to apply upon the conclusion … and another 2014 UKSC 37; [2015] AC 225 , the Supreme Court considered the continuing duty of disclosure at common …
… in more serious cases Prepares cases and presents them at court Provides information, assistance and support to victims … that can be heard in either the Magistrates’ or the Crown Court), but not if it is indictable only (a criminal offence that can only be heard in the Crown Court). The police can also consult and seek ‘early advice’ …
… covered performance in both the magistrates' and Crown Court, as well as in rape, domestic violence and sexual … covered performance in both the magistrates' and Crown Court, as well as in rape, domestic violence and sexual …
… Karen Wright , 50, who now works in the Magistrates' Court Unit in CPS West Midlands, said: “Being at home on our … Karen Wright , 50, who now works in the Magistrates' Court Unit in CPS West Midlands, said: “Being at home on our …
… members of the independent bar acting in the magistrates’ court on behalf of the CPS - to seek compensation for victims … prosecutor has overlooked it and made no request to the court. In one case the prosecutor indicated that he had asked … compensation was asked for; what the reasons were for the magistrate refusing an adjournment; or what instructions were …
… 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 …
… offences. Specific reporting restrictions, issued by the court in relation to this case, have now been lifted, … on 19 April 2024 and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 20 April. He is charged with: Aggravated … on 20 April 2024 and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 22 April. He is charged with: Aggravated …
… rare circumstances, it may be possible for us to ask the court to quash the acquittal and ask for a retrial if the … been given is too harsh. After a trial in the magistrates’ court After a trial in the magistrates’ court Toggle accordion Defendants who have been convicted …
… of an offence, or who has been found guilty in a court of law. The use of any wording does not confer any … the one that the criminal courts themselves must apply. A court may only convict if it is sure that the defendant is … are civil orders. A SPO is made on application to the magistrate’s court by the police. Applications for interim or …