Third of revenge porn cases dropped by victims – The Independent
‘More than a third of revenge porn cases are dropped by victims despite a suspect being identified, figures show.’
The Independent, 16th May 2022
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‘More than a third of revenge porn cases are dropped by victims despite a suspect being identified, figures show.’
The Independent, 16th May 2022
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‘A gym boss who is among 20 people who overturned a prosecution for a gym-related Covid breach said the case against him was a waste of time.’
BBC News, 3rd May 2022
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‘A judicial review of a Magistrates Court decision on costs in a section 82 Environmental Protection Act 1990 prosecution.’
Nearly Legal, 18th April 2022
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‘With prosecutions at an all-time low, some women are turning to civil courts – but the process can be difficult and expensive.’
The Guardian, 19th April 2022
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‘Prosecutors are to be given new guidance on domestic abuse cases that aims to tackle “myths and stereotypes” that can stop perpetrators being charged.’
The Independent, 4th April 2022
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‘Prosecutions have been launched over alleged health and safety failings relating to the Croydon tram crash.’
The Independent, 24th March 2022
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‘A joint prosecution by three councils has seen a serial fly-tipper sentenced to 21 months in prison and his van seized. Hillingdon Council teamed up with Buckinghamshire Council and Sutton Council to tackle what was described as Dean Stanley’s “deliberate and flagrant” campaign of dumping.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th March 2022
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‘England’s Environment Agency has downgraded 93% of prosecutions for serious pollution over four years, despite recommendations from frontline staff for the perpetrators to face the highest sanction, a leaked report seen by the Guardian reveals.’
The Guardian, 2nd March 2022
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‘The family of Sasha Johnson have vowed to get justice after the case against four men accused over the shooting that left her seriously injured collapsed last week.’
The Guardian, 28th February 2022
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‘Rape survivors who report their attackers are being systematically failed by the criminal justice system resulting in an average wait of nearly two years before a trial begins, a damning official report has found.’
The Guardian, 25th February 2022
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‘The director of public prosecutions for England and Wales has been severely criticised by Vera Baird, the victims’ commissioner, for failing to take responsibility for a record-breaking low in rape convictions.’
The Guardian, 22nd February 2022
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‘The case against four men charged over the shooting of the Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson has collapsed, after the prosecution announced it would not be offering any evidence against them.’
The Guardian, 22nd February 2022
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‘ “Leaving no stone unturned” to transform the way rape prosecutions are handled is key to helping more victims see justice, the Director of Public Prosecutions has said today.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 22nd February 2022
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‘The government agency charged with protecting the marine environment has dropped its case against Greenpeace over a protest intended to obstruct destructive fishing practices in UK coastal conservation areas.’
The Guardian, 7th February 2022
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‘The case against the youngest girl charged with terrorism offences in the UK has been dropped, after the Home Office decided she was a victim of trafficking.’
BBC News, 27th January 2022
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‘The mother of a 13-year-old boy who drowned in a river in Wales has said her son’s alleged killer has got away “scot free” after the high court dismissed a challenge to a decision by prosecutors not to bring charges over his death.’
The Guardian, 24th January 2022
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‘The decision not to prosecute a teenager accused of pushing a 13-year-old boy into a river was legally flawed and unreasonable or irrational, a court has heard.’
The Guardian, 13th January 2022
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‘The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is seeking views on a proposed update to legal guidance on homicide, to assist prosecutors considering the public interest when dealing with suspects in deaths arising out of failed suicide pacts and so called “mercy killings”.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 14th January 2022
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‘The beauty of football is that anyone can play. All you need is a ball, some friends, and a goal. Fans can unite anywhere in the world with a shared love of a club, country or just the game itself. It is perhaps the most inclusive sport. This weekend saw the FA Cup back in action – a competition which encapsulates the simplicity of the game and pits Premier League giants against relative minnows. But for 90 minutes, it is a level playing field and we often see upsets, none felt more keenly by myself as a lifelong Newcastle United fan with defeat to League One’s Cambridge United. Unfortunately, we also saw the return of reports of racist and or homophobic chanting during at least three cup ties: Crystal Palace vs Millwall, Spurs vs Chelsea and Reading v Cardiff City. This disgusting behaviour will never be tolerated by those who truly love the game, and by most of society.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 12th January 2022
Source: www.cps.gov.uk