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… Council (NPCC), the College of Policing (CoP), the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and representatives of media … is unchanged, namely to provide an open and accountable prosecution process, by ensuring the media have access to all … General principles This protocol applies to requests for prosecution information or material made in good faith by a …
… pleading not guilty and the victim being unsupportive of a prosecution from the outset, the defendant was convicted at … between the couple, a decision was made to obtain a witness summons for the victim to attend court. On the day of … ex-partner. Despite the victims withdrawing support of the prosecution, ' res gestae ' evidence (which can include, for …
… Reconsidering a Prosecution Decision Updated: 26 February 2021, 25 Jan 2023 | … 1. Was the decision not to prosecute wrong? 2. Should a prosecution now be brought in order to maintain confidence in … weight attributed to factors such as: victim or witness credibility; initial reluctance of the victim to …
… 2022 | Publication General Comments Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued a … Added value was demonstrated at sentencing with the prosecution generally seeking the right orders to protect … was good, as was the management of court directions and witness care unit correspondence. Inspectorates’ Issues to …
… to start this evening by exploring why I believe the Crown Prosecution Service – an independent, objective, and national prosecution authority – is so crucial for the fairness of our … a victim or when they apply for special measures to help a witness give their evidence in court. When they are giving …
… injury Bad Character evidence Hearsay evidence Pre Trial Witness Interviews (PTWIs) Early Advice ("EA") In accordance … with Protocol between the Police Service and Crown Prosecution Service in the Investigation and Prosecution of Rape the provision of early advice is strongly …
… indicate that there is a child or young person victim or witness. In support of the Young Witness Initiative (YWI), a … the Association of Chief Police Officers, the Crown Prosecution Service and Her Majesty's Courts & Tribunals … to address this issue as part of the presentation of the prosecution case. Prosecutors should also have regard to …
… and responding effectively to challenges Presenting the prosecution case clearly, effectively and persuasively … in terms of the unauthorised disclosure of victim and witness personal details (disclosed to the court, YOT or … is responsible for the onboarding and training of external prosecution advocates, who are required to undertake the …
… doubt on the competence and/or credibility of an expert witness. When this occurs, the disclosure implications need … on the credibility and/or competence of an expert witness can come in various forms and from a number of … follow when they make decisions on cases. Continue reading Prosecution guidance This guidance assists our prosecutors …
… or individual. For example, providing a case/defendant/witness name and confirmation that the matter involved a … including the Crown Court and Higher Courts Able to lead a prosecution case with skill and diplomacy in the face of … including the Crown Court and Higher Courts Able to lead a prosecution case with skill and diplomacy in the face of …