‘The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said it will not prosecute five police officers over the death in custody of Sean Rigg in 2008.’
BBC news, 15th September 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A 24-year-old who assaulted his girlfriend and stopped her wearing makeup is believed to be the first person to be jailed for coercive control offences using victimless prosecution.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th September 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Lawyers representing a Libyan husband and wife who were kidnapped and flown to one of Muammar Gaddafi’s prisons are seeking to overturn a decision that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute a former MI6 officer for his alleged role.’
The Guardian, 11th September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Prosecutions for disability hate crimes surged by more than 40 per cent last year compared to the year before, official figures show. The Attorney General’s Office released statistics showing that the Crown Prosecution Service completed 941 prosecutions for such crimes in 2015/16 compared to 666 in the previous year. Convictions were also up by a similar rate, from 503 to 707, also around a 40 per cent increase.’
The Independent, 8th September 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Individuals providing certain evidence to the Undercover Policing Inquiry can do so without fear of prosecution.’
Attorney General’s Office, 6th September 2016
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
‘The number of prosecutions brought for sexual offences has risen to its highest level ever, jumping 22.5 per cent on last year.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th September 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘More than 200 prosecutions have been brought since new laws to tackle revenge porn were rolled out across the UK, an official report has revealed.’
The Independent, 6th September 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Hate crime prosecutions in England and Wales fell by almost 10% last year even though the number of recorded incidents increased, figures have suggested.’
BBC News, 4th September 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The decision not to press charges in the abuse investigation against Sir Cliff Richard is being reviewed.’
The Guardian, 31st August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘People found carrying powerful laser pointers should be arrested even if they are not using them, the head of the UK’s aviation regulator has said.’
The Independent, 24th August 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A man accused of posting a threatening message on an MP’s Facebook page days after the killing of politician Jo Cox has had the case against him dropped.’
BBC News, 18th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe could face a new trial for a series of previously unsolved attacks on women.’
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Daily Telegraph, 14th August 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A workers’ rights watchdog has had its funding cut by more than half since 2010 and has failed to bring a single prosecution in the past year, according to research by Labour.’
The Guardian, 14th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The tragic case of Eleanor de Freitas has provided more questions than answers. What should be done about those few cases in which women make false allegations of rape? Should libel courts be used to determine the woman’s guilt in such cases? And how do we ensure that the disproportionate attention in the media regarding false allegations does not lead to an even bleaker outlook than already exists for rape victims seeking justice?’
The Guardian, 28th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Social media communications will be the subject of new guidance issued to prosecutors as part of the government’s action plan to tackle hate crime following an increase in the number of incidents.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 26th July 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Prosecutors will be urged to push for tougher sentences for people committing hate crimes, following a rise in incidents after the EU referendum.’
BBC News, 24th July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘School caretakers, secretaries and dinner ladies could face prosecution and possible imprisonment for failing to report signs of child abuse or neglect under official proposals in the wake of the Savile, Rotherham and Rochdale scandals.’
The Guardian, 21st July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Diplomatic officials working in Britain have allegedly used their immunity to avoid prosecution for serious criminal offences including child pornography and human trafficking, Boris Johnson has told parliament.’
The Guardian, 21st July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The father of a 13-month-old girl who died after she was found with serious injuries at her home will not face any criminal charges.’
Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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