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CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate Crime Cases - May 2024

Drugs and firearms dealer who was also involved in the shooting of a man by a school is jailed

Successful Hate Crime Cases March 2021 - CPS West Midlands

Chorley man jailed for murdering partner

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 7: Key Legislation and Offences

… circumstances of the case, taking account of the courts’ sentencing powers.Counts on the indictment must : Reflect the … SOA 2003 but prosecutors should have regard to available sentencing options. In the case of R v Pain [2018] EWCA Crim … 2003 charges was criticised on the basis that the court’s sentencing powers were limited. The court observed “on any …

Public statement on prosecuting disability hate crime and other crimes against disabled people

… investigation Charging decisions Bail Prosecution and sentencing Withdrawal Case progress – information for victims … the court of its powers to increase a sentence under s.66 Sentencing Act 2020 (SA 2020) where there is evidence of … or mental impairment, which is the definition used in the Sentencing Act 2020 . This definition fully incorporates the …

CPS North East - Domestic Abuse Prosecutions - December 2023

… was remanded in custody after the first hearing until sentencing, which protected the victim in the case.  At sentencing, the victim wished for the Judge to read her … was remanded in custody after the first hearing until sentencing, which protected the victim in the case.  At …

Firearms

… | Legal Guidance Definitions Offences Charging Guidance Sentencing Definitions Firearms The Firearms Act 1968 defines … it will generally not be necessary to rely on section 50. Sentencing for the importation of firearms is dependent upon … should select charges that give the court adequate sentencing powers. Prosecutors should be familiar with the …

Drug smugglers foiled by farmer jailed over £29 million plot

CPS North East - Successful Hate Crime Prosecutions - December 2023