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… April 2022 05 April 2022 | Publication Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has today issued a … consulting witnesses where appropriate, and handling witness care correspondence which was all noted as very good. … to drive improvements and build public confidence in the prosecution process. I welcome their scrutiny and thank them …
… Foreword Introduction Role and Responsibilities of the Prosecution Advocate Pre-Trial Preparation Action on receipt … Case Summaries Case Management Plan Keeping the Prosecution Advocate Informed Victims and Witnesses Appeals … to the case. The nature of the case, its complexity, witness availability and the view of the court will often be …
… causing criticism of other agencies Commendations of a Witness Allegations of Perjury Agents and Counsel Comments … remarks, such as those criticising the decision to bring a prosecution can be reported out of context and/or appear … a “scandalous waste of money”. He was unimpressed that the Prosecution had reviewed the case several times and had …
… Applying the Full Code Test Applying the Threshold Test Prosecution advice Out-of-court disposals Material and … is sought; the other material required to support a prosecution; and the joint working framework for police … intimated promptly to allow maximum time for compliance. Witness issues 10.7 Experience shows that the way in which …
… offences The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and College of Policing have … to disclose any material that undermines the case for the prosecution or assists the case for the accused. This is a … which is to be used in evidence because it supports the prosecution case or material which undermines the prosecution …
… Scope Power to award costs Procedure Section 18 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985: Applying for costs against … limits on the courts power to order costs Calculating Prosecution Costs Non-Prosecution Functions The amount … or expert evidence as part of the investigation, (where a witness is required to attend Court, the cost of the …
… personal statement Publication In addition to giving a witness statement you can, if you want to, give a victim's … papers the court sees; including; the police, the Crown Prosecution Service, the defence, and the magistrates and … papers the court sees; including; the police, the Crown Prosecution Service, the defence, and the magistrates and …
… Victim's personal statement In addition to giving a witness statement you can, if you want to, give a victim's … papers the court sees; including; the police, the Crown Prosecution Service, the defence, and the magistrates and … papers the court sees; including; the police, the Crown Prosecution Service, the defence, and the magistrates and …
… This page explains what you can expect from the Crown Prosecution Service: our relationship to you, the way we will … treat you, and how we’ll assist you through the criminal prosecution process. For a step-by-step explanation of what … system on our About CPS page . Often, we ask a victim or witness to help us by telling the court what happened. It’s …
… him to the scene of the crime. On the day of the rape, a witness reported the attack. British Transport Police and … she has shown in coming forward and supporting our prosecution.” Siobhan Blake, Chief Crown Prosecutor and Rape … of sexual assault and outraging public decency. The Crown Prosecution Service launched its National Operating Model for …