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Police Receive Seven Reports Of So-Called Honour-Based Abuse A Day – Each Other

Posted January 31st, 2023 in assault, coercive & controlling behaviour, domestic violence, news, police, prosecutions, sexual offences, statistics, women by tracey

‘Between March 2021 and March 2022 there were 2,887 honour-based abuse-related (HBA) offences recorded by the police in England and Wales, the second consecutive rise in HBA-related offences. Approximately seven cases are reported every day. However, the Home Office says that these cases are likely to only represent a small proportion of the actual offences committed.’

Each Other, 27th January 2022

Source: eachother.org.uk

NHS trust failed in care of baby who died 23 minutes after birth – The Guardian

Posted January 26th, 2023 in birth, guilty pleas, hospitals, news, prosecutions, standards by sally

‘The mother of a baby girl who died in hospital 23 minutes after being born has said she was “failed in the most cruel way” by an NHS Trust that has admitted failings in their care.’

The Guardian, 25th January 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Tech bosses face jail if children not kept safe online after UK parliament deal – The Guardian

Posted January 17th, 2023 in amendments, bills, children, internet, news, prosecutions by sally

‘Tech executives whose platforms persistently fail to protect children from online harm will face criminal charges after ministers reached a deal with Conservative backbenchers.’

The Guardian, 16th January 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Victims and families call for prosecutions as contaminated blood inquiry nears end – The Guardian

Posted January 16th, 2023 in bereavement, blood products, families, inquiries, news, prosecutions, victims by tracey

‘Victims and family members affected by the contaminated blood scandal are calling for criminal charges to be considered as the public inquiry into the tragedy draws to a close. While the inquiry, which will begin to hear closing submissions on Tuesday, cannot determine civil or criminal liability, people affected by the scandal are keen for the mass of documents and evidence accumulated over more than four years to be handed over to prosecutors to see whether charges can be brought.’

The Guardian, 16th January 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Prosecution crisis ‘will deepen’ without fee increase, CBA chief warns – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted December 16th, 2022 in barristers, criminal justice, delay, fees, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences by tracey

‘The Ministry of Justice has hailed the “significant progress” that has been made since the government published its landmark rape review action plan – however, the Criminal Bar Association has warned that complainants will continue to wait years for a trial unless prosecutors’ fees are increased.’

Law Society's Gazette,15th December 2022

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Eight in 10 rape charges tried by UK military courts end without conviction – The Guardian

Posted November 3rd, 2022 in armed forces, courts martial, news, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, statistics by sally

‘A scandal over sexual abuse in the submarine service has deepened as it emerged that eight in 10 rape charges tried by a military court martial over the past three years ended without conviction.’

The Guardian, 2nd November 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Court of Appeal rules on power to prosecute consumer offences outside local authority area – Local Government Lawyer

Posted November 2nd, 2022 in appeals, local government, news, prosecutions, statutory interpretation by sally

‘The Court of Appeal has handed down a key ruling in conjoined appeals on the power of a local authority to prosecute consumer offences outside its area.’

Local Government Lawyer, 1st November 2022

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

National blueprint for prosecuting rape takes a step closer with refreshed joint work pledge – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted October 21st, 2022 in codes of practice, Crown Prosecution Service, news, police, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences by tracey

‘A blueprint for prosecuting rape and serious sexual offences has taken a significant step forward today – as new data reveals charge rates for rape have increased to 72.8%.’

Crown Prosecution Service, 20th October 2022

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

In 2017 Daria Aspen told police her stepfather had raped her. Why did it take five years to even charge him? – The Guardian

Posted October 20th, 2022 in child abuse, delay, domestic violence, news, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘Aspen hoped she could protect others from the man who had abused her as a child. She didn’t realise how slowly the case would move, or how many intrusive questions she would have to answer.’

The Guardian, 18th October 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

60 violent and sexual offence cases wrongfully dropped in past year, BBC discovers – BBC News

Posted October 11th, 2022 in Crown Prosecution Service, mistake, news, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, sleepwalking, violence by tracey

‘Violent and sexual crimes are among cases wrongfully dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in the past year.’

BBC News, 11th October 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘Claims I had sexsomnia destroyed my rape case’ – BBC News

Posted October 5th, 2022 in Crown Prosecution Service, expert witnesses, news, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘Jade McCrossen-Nethercott’s rape case was dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) because of claims she had an episode of a rare sleep condition called “sexsomnia”. As a result, the CPS no longer believed they could secure a conviction. But Jade challenged the decision and spent months reinvestigating.’

BBC News, 5th October 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Dalian Atkinson’s family condemns justice system for six-year delay – The Guardian

Posted September 29th, 2022 in bereavement, delay, families, homicide, minorities, news, police, prosecutions by sally

‘Dalian Atkinson’s family have criticised police for taking the life of their loved one and condemned the justice system for taking six years to complete criminal trials of officers involved.’

The Guardian, 28th September 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Borough council prosecution secures £200k fine after metal object found in Krispy Kreme doughnut – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 27th, 2022 in fines, food hygiene, health & safety, local government, news, prosecutions by sally

‘Melton Borough Council has prosecuted Krispy Kreme UK for three offences of food hygiene and safety after a sharp piece of metal was found in a doughnut.’

Local Government Lawyer, 26th September 2022

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Labour urges immediate rights extension for associate prosecutors – Legal Futures

Posted August 30th, 2022 in criminal justice, Crown Prosecution Service, delay, news, political parties, prosecutions, rights of audience by tracey

‘The Labour Party has called for the role of associate prosecutors (APs) to be expanded so as to help reduce the massive backlog in criminal cases awaiting hearings.’

Legal Futures, 30th August 2022

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Sarah Everard vigil protester sues Met police after conviction – The Guardian

Posted August 17th, 2022 in coronavirus, demonstrations, fines, freedom of expression, human rights, kidnapping, murder, news, police, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, women by sally

‘A woman who was arrested and charged after attending the vigil for Sarah Everard in Clapham last year has launched civil proceedings against the Metropolitan police.’

The Guardian, 16th August 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Will Trial Rape Courts Address Low Conviction Rates? – Each Other

Posted August 16th, 2022 in courts, domestic violence, news, pilot schemes, prosecutions, rape, victims by sally

‘A year after the Government’s Rape Review, a pilot scheme was announced that would establish three specialist rape courts in England. But with concerns from the sector about access to justice, survivors’ welfare and funding: Will specialist rape courts address low conviction rates and support survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence?’

Each Other, 12th August 2022

Source: eachother.org.uk

Serial domestic abuser convicted of assault – BBC News

Posted August 15th, 2022 in assault, domestic violence, murder, news, police, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences by tracey

‘A “serial domestic abuse perpetrator” who escaped a rape prosecution after a series of official failings has been convicted of assaulting another woman.’

BBC News, 13th August 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

CPS halts prosecution of six protesters for attending Sarah Everard vigil – The Independent

Posted August 15th, 2022 in coronavirus, Crown Prosecution Service, demonstrations, kidnapping, murder, news, police, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, women by tracey

‘The prosecution of six protesters for attending a vigil for Sarah Everard has been halted.’

The Independent, 14th August 2022

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Almost 1.5m England and Wales crime victims opt not to pursue cases – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2022 in criminal justice, news, police, political parties, prosecutions, statistics, victims by tracey

‘Almost 1.5 million victims of crime in England and Wales have decided not to pursue their cases, feeding concern that public confidence in the criminal justice system has collapsed.’

The Guardian, 12th August 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

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