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… News , Sexual offences Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime Division, said: … against a sitting MP. "Having considered a number of witness statements, we have concluded that there is … to provide a realistic prospect of conviction. “The Crown Prosecution Service's function is not to decide whether a …
… the bathroom door. The victim declined to support a prosecution, which proceeded instead using the body-worn … caused multiple injuries. The victim did not support a prosecution, but this was still able to proceed with offences … strangulation and section 47 assault, using other witness evidence and the photographs of her injuries. The …
… of breaching a restraining order after an independent witness saw the defendant attending the home of his … years. CPS News Centre Find out what's new at the Crown Prosecution Service's digital News Centre. Browse & search … … of breaching a restraining order after an independent witness saw the defendant attending the home of his …
… when the court received reports of an issue with a defence witness. A second trial started in April 2024, but Beal … a minimum term of 20 years. Andrew Baxter from the Crown Prosecution Service said: “Fiona Beal’s crime and her ongoing … that had been covered by a new coat of paint. The Crown Prosecution Service presented this as compelling evidence …
… its end, I have been reflecting on the role of the Crown Prosecution Service within the justice system of England and … and why So independence is fundamental to the Crown Prosecution Service – or CPS – but from whom are we … we are separate from every other government body and our prosecution decisions are independent of political influence. …
… This provision enables the early involvement of the prosecution when the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) is … single judge would benefit from a response, or where the prosecution themselves identified they would wish to respond. … Appeal Office (CAO) via the ARU to the appropriate Witness Care Unit in all cases where an individual has been …
… and had used it in self-defence. The jury agreed with the prosecution evidence which showed that O’Pray had murdered Mr … Police to build a strong case, piecing together the eye-witness evidence, CCTV footage, forensic evidence confirming … CPS News Centre Find out what's new at the Crown Prosecution Service's digital News Centre. Browse & search … …
… with the victim’s friend. Samantha Yelland, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “This was a tragic case where … friends who loved her dearly, as well as those who had to witness the shocking attack that morning. “The evidence in … Act 1988. CPS News Centre Find out what's new at the Crown Prosecution Service's digital News Centre. Browse & search … …
… contacting the Perks family. Sam Shallow from the Crown Prosecution Service said: “Peter Brooks committed an act of … the nine occasions the case has been listed at court, the prosecution team has been ready. "Justice has now caught up … from the surgeon who treated him. The conclusion from this witness was that most patients who suffered this sort of …