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Survivor of female genital mutilation urges criminal justice leaders to break down barriers to reporting

Huja*, a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM), has spoken directly to police, prosecutors and government officials about the urgent need to improve justice and support for victims of ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA).‘Cut’ at three months old in The Gambia, Huja told delegates at the national multi…
Press Release Domestic abuse CPS

North Sea boat crash captain convicted over ‘exceptionally bad’ negligence leading to death of crew member

A Russian boat captain has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter after failing to take any action to prevent a crash between two ships in the North Sea which led to an explosion and the death of a member of crew.
Press Release CPS

Serial killer convicted over 1999 murder and kidnap

A serial killer who murdered five women in 2006 has pleaded guilty to murdering another teenager seven years earlier.
Press Release Violent crime CPS East of England

Fraudster who used financial payments to help scam over £300,000 from the NHS sentenced

An ex-NHS credit controller who was a key player in a fraud with others that amounted to a potential loss to the taxpayer of over £200,000 and who tried to steal another £100,000 has today (30 January 2026) been sentenced.Edias Mazambani, 42, pleaded guilty to fraud at Southwark Crown Court and…
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

Ex-nursery worker admits committing more sexual offences involving children

Vincent Chan, 45, a former nursery worker from Finchley, North London, pleaded guilty to thirty sexual offences when he appeared before Highbury Magistrates’ Court today. The charges were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service and include twelve counts of taking indecent images of…
Press Release Sexual offences CPS
East Midlands

Money launderer agrees to hand over £300k of illicit cash

A man who was convicted of money laundering in 2008 and his wife have agreed to hand over £337,500 after the Crown Prosecution Service uncovered that he had been using unexplained funds to finance a property empire.
Press Release Proceeds of crime CPS East Midlands

Man who destroyed ULEZ camera with explosive device is convicted

Kevin Rees, 63, has been found guilty of using a home-made bomb to destroy a ULEZ camera in southeast London.
Press Release CPS

Man jailed for printing 3D gun parts at London flat

A man caught attempting to print a 3D semi-automatic weapon at his home in east London has been jailed for a total of 15 years. Robert Adamski, 29, had printed part of a 9mm calibre semi-automatic rifle when police searched his home in Leyton in July 2024.
Press Release CPS

More rape victims to be given a stronger voice before prosecutors stop their cases

More rape victims across the country will have the chance to ask for a second review before their cases are stopped in court, as a landmark Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) pilot expands into three further Areas.
Press Release Sexual offences CPS North West

Man charged with encouraging suicide after death in the USA

Dylan Phelan, 21, from Morley, West Yorkshire, has been charged with encouraging suicide following the death of a man in the USA.
Press Release CPS

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Media protocol

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