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Police and prosecutors launch joint plan to transform delivery of justice for domestic abuse victims

Police and prosecutors are transforming their handling of domestic abuse cases through shared innovation and closer joint working.

Former piano teacher jailed for prolific sexual offences against 19 victims

A former director of music at a private school who indecently assaulted 10 pupils has been jailed today for 12 years for a number of sexual offences.

MP charged with assault following incident in Frodsham

Rosemary Ainslie, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime Division, said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by Cheshire Police, we have authorised a charge of common assault against Mike Amesbury MP, 55.

Wagner Group supporter jailed for terrorist offences

A man who claimed to be part of the proscribed organisation the Wagner Group has been jailed for two and a half years.

A former surgeon found guilty of causing harm during multiple male circumcision operations

A former surgeon, who was struck off the UK medical register in 2015, while working at Southampton General Hospital has been convicted today of causing actual bodily harm, child cruelty and administering a prescription only medicine to several young and vulnerable patients.

Man who spiked orange juice to force miscarriage convicted

A man who gave orange juice to a woman that he spiked with an abortion-inducing drug has been found guilty of administering a poison to procure a miscarriage.

CPS authorises two further charges against Axel Rudakubana

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised two further charges, under the Biological Weapons Act 1974 and Terrorism Act 2000, against Axel Rudakubana.

Crown Prosecution Service launches Go Prosecute - a brand-new barrister development programme

Go Prosecute, a brand-new development programme for newly qualified barristers to gain invaluable prosecution experience, has been launched by the Crown Prosecution Service.

Man who used AI technology to create child sexual abuse images jailed

A man who used a computer programme and AI technology to alter photographs of real children to create sexual abuse images, and encouraged the rape of children via the internet, has been jailed.

Man charged under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000

A CPS spokesperson said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by Kent Police, we have authorised a charge against Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, 41, of failing to provide the PIN to his mobile phone under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

“The charge follows Mr Yaxley-Lennon’s arrest in Folkestone on Sunday, 28 July, 2024.

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.

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