Prosecutors publish updated ‘deception as to sex’ guidance – Crown Prosecution Service

‘Updated prosecution guidance, which clarifies the law on when deceiving someone or failing to disclose birth sex could affect consent in rape cases, has been published today by the Crown Prosecution Service.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 13th December 2024

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CPS sets out Action Plan to tackle disproportionality in charging decisions – Crown Prosecution Service

‘An ambitious plan to tackle racial disproportionality and safeguard fair prosecution decision-making for all has been published today by the Crown Prosecution Service.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 28th November 2024

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Wagner Group supporter jailed for terrorist offences – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A man who claimed to be part of the proscribed organisation the Wagner Group has been jailed for two and a half years.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 1st November 2024

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Police watchdog lead defends Chris Kaba decision – BBC News

‘The man who led the investigation into the shooting of Chris Kaba has defended the decision that led to a firearms officer being unsuccessfully tried for murder.’

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BBC News, 4th November 2024

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Man who spiked orange juice to force miscarriage convicted – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A man who gave orange juice to a woman that he spiked with an abortion-inducing drug has been found guilty of administering a poison to procure a miscarriage.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 30th October 2024

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A former surgeon found guilty of causing harm during multiple male circumcision operations – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A former surgeon, who was struck off the UK medical register in 2015, while working at Southampton General Hospital has been convicted today of causing actual bodily harm, child cruelty and administering a prescription only medicine to several young and vulnerable patients for ignoring basic hygiene rules in performing home male circumcisions and showing complete disregard to patient health, safety and comfort.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 31st October 2024

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Crown Prosecution Service launches Go Prosecute – a brand-new barrister development programme – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted October 30th, 2024 in barristers, Crown Prosecution Service, news, pilot schemes, prosecutions by tracey

‘Go Prosecute, a brand-new development programme for newly qualified barristers to gain invaluable prosecution experience, has been launched by the Crown Prosecution Service.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 28th October 2024

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Harrods settling more than 250 claims over alleged sexual misconduct by Mohamed Al Fayed – The Independent

Posted October 22nd, 2024 in compensation, Crown Prosecution Service, employment, news, police, rape, sexual offences by tracey

‘More than 250 people are settling compensation claims over alleged historic sexual misconduct by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.’

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The Independent, 22nd October 2024

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Online predator who used fake profiles to talk to children jailed – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A man who used fake online profiles to talk to children and request indecent images from them has been jailed today.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 14th October 2024

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Lucy Letby: police and CPS handling of case raises new concerns about convictions – The Guardian

‘When the public inquiry into the crimes of the former nurse Lucy Letby opened in Liverpool last month its chair, Lady Justice Thirlwall, dismissed concerns about the safety of the convictions as “noise”. The judge cautioned that questions being raised were increasing the distress of parents whose children had died or been harmed.’

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The Guardian, 10th October 2024

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Crime victims in UK fight ‘devastating’ practice that stops appeal after a case is dropped – The Guardian

‘A “draconian” practice that stops crime victims challenging last-­minute decisions to drop their cases is leading to miscarriages of justice and must urgently be reformed, campaigners say.’

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The Guardian, 21st September 2024

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Businessman sentenced for Government backed COVID 19 bounce back loan fraud – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted September 23rd, 2024 in coronavirus, Crown Prosecution Service, fraud, imprisonment, loans, news, sentencing by tracey

‘An entrepreneur was sentenced today (20 September 2024) for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 Bounce Bank Loans to a value of £50,000.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 20th September 2024

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Operation Stovewood: Man jailed of abusing children in Rotherham – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A man has been imprisoned today (20 September 2024) for child sexual abuse of two young girls in Rotherham in the 2000s.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 20th September 2024

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CPS twice did not prosecute Fayed over sex abuse claims – BBC News

‘The Crown Prosecution Service has said that it twice considered bringing charges against ex-Harrods owner Mohammed Al Fayed but concluded there was no realistic prospect of a conviction.’

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BBC News, 22nd September 2024

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Women ‘disheartened’ by UK decision to halt Harvey Weinstein charges – The Guardian

‘Women who were key to exposing the disgraced Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein have told of their frustration at the decision by UK prosecutors to discontinue two indecent assault charges against him.’

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The Guardian, 15th September 2024

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Treasure thief sentenced for five more years in jail for failing to pay back over £600,000 of criminal proceeds – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A detectorist who stole an estimated £3m worth of Viking treasure has been sentenced to a further five years and three months in prison after failing to pay back over £600,000.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 12th September 2024

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Met Police ‘didn’t get everything right’ as report shows impact of protests on tourism and public services – The Independent

‘The Metropolitan Police “didn’t get everything right” in policing recent large-scale protests, as a new report reveals the impact caused on tourism, retail and public service finances.’

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The Independent, 9th September 2024

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Justice for Grenfell deaths may not come this decade, warns former chief prosecutor – The Guardian

‘Justice for those responsible for the 72 deaths in the Grenfell Tower fire may not come until the end of this decade, a former chief prosecutor has warned, as survivors voiced growing fury over building firms’ “arrogant” refusal to admit wrongdoing.’

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The Guardian, 5th September 2024

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Judge calls for tougher charges for rioters – BBC News

‘A judge has urged prosecutors to consider charging offenders playing central roles in disorder with an offence carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail.’

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BBC News, 15th August 2024

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Woman paid £35,000 over CPS’s decision to drop rape case after ‘sexsomnia’ claim – The Guardian

Posted August 15th, 2024 in compensation, Crown Prosecution Service, news, prosecutions, rape, sleepwalking by sally

‘A woman has been awarded £35,000 in compensation from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) after her rape case was dropped over claims that she could have had an episode of a rare sleep condition called sexsomnia.’

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The Guardian, 15th August 2024

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