Almost half Crown Prosecution Service letters sent to public ‘below standard’ – The Guardian

Posted August 23rd, 2023 in complaints, Crown Prosecution Service, news, ombudsmen, statistics, victims by sally

‘Almost one in every two letters the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) sends to people who have made complaints – including victims of crime – are not good enough, with many containing incorrect basic details or spelling mistakes, or lacking information about delays, according to a damning official report.’

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The Guardian, 23rd August 2023

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Police and CPS had key DNA evidence 16 years before Andrew Malkinson cleared of rape – The Guardian

‘Police and prosecutors in the Andrew Malkinson case knew there was another man’s DNA on the victim’s clothes in 2007 – three years after he was wrongly convicted of rape – but he remained in prison for another 13 years.’

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The Guardian, 15th August 2023

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CPS cracks down on football tragedy abuse – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted August 11th, 2023 in Crown Prosecution Service, news, public order, sport by tracey

‘Fans are being warned they face being banned from football matches – and next year’s Men’s European Championships – if they commit tragedy-related abuse as prosecutors publish additional guidance today.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 7th August 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Police officer jailed for causing death of Shante Daniel-Folkes in road collision – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A police officer has been jailed after a woman was hit and killed by a patrol car responding to a 999 call.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 7th August 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Offensive football fans warned they face match bans for abuse about tragedies – The Independent

Posted August 7th, 2023 in codes of practice, Crown Prosecution Service, news, public order, sport by tracey

‘Football fans could be banned from games, including next year’s European Championships, if they mock tragedies such as the Hillsborough disaster, the Munich air crash, Bradford Fire or the death of Emiliano Sala in a plane crash.’

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The Independent, 7th August 2023

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Pair sentenced for profiteering from Covid pandemic – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted July 31st, 2023 in coronavirus, Crown Prosecution Service, fraud, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Two men have today been sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court for fraudulently selling unauthorised COVID-19 test kits in 2020 whilst the country was in the grip of the pandemic.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 28th July 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

COVID-19 fraudster sentenced for laundering nearly £200k from taxpayers – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A fraudster who sought to exploit the taxpayer through a COVID-19 support scheme has been sentenced today (3 July 2023).’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 3rd July 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Stephen Lawrence’s mother says decision not to charge police over murder inquiry ‘disgraceful’ – The Independent

‘Stephen Lawrence’s mother says a decision not to charge four retired officers over their handling of the original murder investigation has caused her immense distress and she will challenge it.’

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The Independent, 6th July 2023

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The Reality Of Rape Trials Is Grim For Survivors – The System Must Change – Each Other

Posted June 27th, 2023 in Crown Prosecution Service, evidence, juries, news, rape, victims, witnesses by sally

‘On Monday 19 June, the Ministry of Justice announced that it will be focusing on building trust between rape victims and the system – in order to reduce dropout rates before a trial.’

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Each Other, 23rd June 2023

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Rape victims still being ‘failed’ two years after action promised – BBC News

Posted June 20th, 2023 in Crown Prosecution Service, news, police, prosecutions, rape, reports, victims by sally

‘Two years after the government’s end-to-end rape review for England and Wales, victims are still being failed, say women’s groups.’

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BBC News, 20th June 2023

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Former boss of a City of London foreign exchange company jailed for an around £70m fraud – Crown Prosecution Service

‘The former director of a finance company, based in the City of London, has been imprisoned today (9 June 2023) of being responsible for an around £70m investment fraud, which stole money from members of the public.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 9th June 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Company owner jailed and firm fined £700,000 after death of employee – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A garden supplies company owner has been jailed and the firm has been fined £700,000 after a worker was crushed to death by a robotic packing arm.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 9th June 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Final four members of ‘depraved’ 21-person child sex abuse ring jailed – The Independent

‘The final four people involved in a “depraved” 21-person child sex abuse ring have been jailed for a combined total of 59 years.’

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The Independent, 3rd June 2023

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Nearly 70% of rape victims drop out of investigations in England and Wales – The Guardian

‘Nearly 70% of rape survivors dropped out of the justice system in the fourth quarter of last year, according to official government data.’

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The Guardian, 30th May 2023

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Ex-CPS employee jailed for accessing sensitive case files – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A former Crown Prosecution Service employee who repeatedly accessed three case files involving allegations of serious organised crime without authorisation has been jailed.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 24th May 2023

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Man jailed for role in running website involved in multi-million-pound fraud – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted May 22nd, 2023 in Crown Prosecution Service, fraud, imprisonment, internet, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A man responsible for running a website used by fraudsters across the world has been imprisoned for being involved in a multi-million-pound fraud.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 19th May 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

CPS ‘cherrypicking’ cases to prosecute, say senior police chiefs – The Guardian

‘Two of Britain’s most senior police chiefs have accused prosecutors of “cherrypicking” cases to prosecute in court and warned that victims were being let down.’

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The Guardian, 18th May 2023

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CPS Says: Conviction rates play no part in deciding whether or not to charge a case – Crown Prosecution Service

‘Conviction rates play no part in CPS decision making – so we know a story this week “CPS failing victims by cherry-picking cases” may have caused concern.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 19th May 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Far-right extremist sentenced after attempting to make explosives – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A far-right extremist, who downloaded manuals on how to make guns and explosives, has been sentenced after he was found guilty of terrorism offences.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 11th May 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Two men convicted of conspiring to sell 9th century Anglo-Saxon coins – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted April 28th, 2023 in Crown Prosecution Service, news, treasure by tracey

‘Two metal detectorists have been convicted of conspiring to sell criminal property and being in the possession of criminal property after attempting to sell Anglo-Saxon coins from a Viking hoard worth £766,000.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 28th April 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk