Search site

Former scout leader who assaulted 19 boys over a near 30-year period has been convicted

… 2025 A complainant has the right to anonymity under section 1 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992   CPS …

News from CPS London South - May 2023

Victims of modern slavery to be further protected from prosecution by earlier investigation

… a conviction rate of 74.4%*. Notes to editors The law in section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 does not give … human trafficking: offences and defences, including the section 45 defence This guidance provides practical and legal … human trafficking: offences and defences, including the section 45 defence … Victims of modern slavery will be …

Woman jailed for gross negligence manslaughter after UK’s worst paddleboarding tragedy

… one offence of failing to discharge a duty, contrary to section 3(2) and 33(1) Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 …

Uniting to break the silence: Criminal Justice System agencies join forces to tackle ‘Honour’-Based Abuse

… marriage to be used will be in line with the offence under section 121 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing …

How we work with the police as they build their case - Rape and Serious Sexual Assault

… before the trial - you can read more about this in the section on what we need to do before the trial. How long will …

Delivering justice for victims: A consultation on improving victims’ experiences of the justice system – CPS response

… is issued by the DPP pursuant to a statutory duty, under section 10 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985. The Code … with the requirements of the Code for Crown Prosecutors. Section 2 of the Code sets out a number of important general … is issued by the DPP pursuant to a statutory duty, under section 10 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985. The Code …

Prosecutors focus on ‘love-bombing’ and other manipulative behaviours when charging controlling offences

… Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship Section 76 Serious Crime Act 2015 (SCA 2015) created the …

Victims' Guide - How we work with the police as they build their case

… before the trial - you can read more about this in the section on what we need to do before the trial . How long …

Advocate Panels

… occurs, a score of zero (0) will be given for the relevant section. Applicants are permitted to use case names and case … characteristics’. The general equality duty is set out in section 149 of the Equality Act and requires that public … to the applicant by name within the reference comments section. Referees will be reminded to remove an applicant’s …