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The Crown Prosecution Service: Protector of victims' and defendants' rights. Tom Sargant Memorial Annual Lecture - Alison Saunders, DPP

… as to look at how the role of victims has developed over time - without damaging the defendant's right to a fair … with victims and witnesses as was the case at the time. The report: "Review of the Crown Prosecution Service" … strikes the right balance - giving victims sufficient time to consider and/or make a challenge but also …

Disclosure Manual: Chapter 1 - Introduction

… Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (Defence Disclosure Time Limits) Regulations 2011 issued under section 12 of the … DMD. The DMD should be served on the defence at the same time as initial disclosure by uploading to the Digital Case … interpretations of the CPIA 1996 and Code of Practice from time-to-time will continue to apply (for example, R v H and C …

Guidance on file submissions for Full Code Test charging decisions in rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) cases

… or handling of the case 4 In respect of each, the date and time of their arrest In respect of each, their status: … / Transphobic etc.) The proposed charge(s) Statutory Time Limits for any of the proposed charges Consents relevant … parameters of examination of CCTV, ANPR (geographical and time) and use of cell site Where appropriate, the extent of …

Independent Assessor of Complaints for the Crown Prosecution Service: Annual Report 2020-21

… year’s report includes CPS complaints data for the first time, relating to the number of complaints received at Stages … comprise scores of documents. It takes significantly more time attempting to move between multiple files simultaneously … the IAC may accept a complaint outside of this timelimit. 2.8  The IAC also acts as the guardian of the CPS …

Prostitution and Exploitation of Prostitution

… their lifestyles and to develop routes out. At the same time, those who abuse and exploit those involved in … the goodwill of any person which is or appears likely, in time, to bring financial advantage. "Prostitute" is defined … the maid/controller needs to maintain close supervision to limit their freedom and monitor their earnings and finances. …

Live Links

… used for this purpose, prosecutors should factor in time for the necessary facilities to be put in place. Other … informal processes via police cooperation may take time to arrange. Formal assistance A Senior District Crown … any national identity numbers known. The proposed date and time (with reference to the relevant time zone referred to) …

Prosecuting in the public interest: independence without isolation - Max Hill QC, Director of Public Prosecutions

… CPS works shifted dramatically in a very short space of time. Despite considerable logistical challenges, the CPS had … decisions surfaced again. Another Royal Commission - this time on Criminal Procedure - was established, as the … between police and CPS responsibilities changing over time. Vitally, the report recognised that the police perform …

Offences against the Person, incorporating the Charging Standard

… maximum penalty of six months’ imprisonment. The statutory timelimit in section 127 Magistrates’ Court 1980 will apply: … to section 39A CJA 1988 which extends the usual summary timelimit in certain circumstances. For further information …

CPS data summary Quarter 1 2023-2024

… was 62,806. Pre-charge timeliness The mean average time for the police and CPS to charge remained largely static … to 662 in Q1 23/24. Pre-charge timeliness The mean average time for the police and CPS to charge remained largely static … to 522 in Q1 23/24. Pre-charge timeliness The mean average time for the police and CPS to charge has reduced to 124.60 …

Disclosure Manual: Chapter 32 - Co-ordination of Disclosure Issues involving Multiple Police Force and Multiple Agency Investigations Within the UK