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Criminal cases prosecuted by the CPS are in the news every day, along with a range of issues relating to our work – from violence against women and girls and hate crime, to support for victims and witnesses, statistics and speeches.

To ensure greater openness in the reporting of criminal proceedings, the CPS, the police and media representatives developed a joint protocol for working together.

Here you can find our latest news stories and search for others. You can also find additional details about a number of high-profile cases and the work of the CPS.

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Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results for crime type "Hate crime" & area "South East"

Jail for man who claimed online he would “get away with” Kent mosque attack

A man has been jailed for six monthsafter smearing bacon on the door of a mosque.

| Press Release , Hate crime , South East News

Jail for man who yelled homophobic abuse at Chatham protest

A man who yelled homophobic abuse at police officers during a protest in Chatham has become the first person in Kent to be jailed following the recent spate of national disorder.

| Press Release , Hate crime , South East News

YouTuber sentenced for antisemitic abuse during online livestream

A YouTuber who directed antisemitic abuse towards a Jewish woman during an online livestream has been sentenced for a hate crime.

| Press Release , Hate crime , South East News

Football ban and increased sentence over racially abusive tweets

A so-called football fan has been banned from football matches and been given an increased sentence for publishing racially abusive tweets aimed at a freelance journalist and Chelsea fan.

| Press Release , Hate crime , South East News

Hate crime conviction rates in the South East amongst highest in the country

New figures show that those committing hate crimes in Kent, Surrey and Sussex are more likely to be convicted for their crimes than elsewhere in the country.

| Press Release , Hate crime , South East News

CPS publishes new public statements on hate crime

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today (21 August) published new public statements on how it will prosecute hate crime and support victims in Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

| News Item , Hate crime , South East News

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If you follow us on social media, you can expect posts covering some or all of the following:

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We will aim to be fair and accurate in all the information we publish. We will aim to correct any inaccuracies as soon as possible.

We are unable to monitor social media round the clock. We are not able to engage with all those who seek a response from us due to resources but also due to privacy and the sensitive nature of some of our work. The best way to contact the CPS is through our website.

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