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Man sentenced for sending offensive emails to politicians

A man who sent racist and abusive emails to two politicians in 2019 has been sentenced.

Richard Devereux, 55, sent a highly offensive email with racist content to David Lammy MP on 30 May 2019.

The email was opened and read by Mr Lammy’s personal secretary, who then reported the message to police. The police investigation confirmed that the sender email address was linked to Devereux.

News from CPS London South - May 2023

Welcome to this edition of our monthly newsletter. As part of a focused piece on hate crime this month, you can read about the recent two-day hate crime conference we held which had representatives from key organisations such as the Sophie Lancaster foundation, CST, Tell Mama, ‘Hope Not Hate’, RAKKHA and Dimensions UK.

Two people jailed for possessing firearms with intent to endanger life

A man and a woman have been jailed for firearms offences after two shotguns were found hidden in a house and a loaded revolver was later discovered in a handbag.

Man jailed for sending threatening letter to former Home Secretary

A man has been jailed for sending threatening letter to former Home Secretary Priti Patel.

Reflecting on Stephen Lawrence’s life

The CPS in London held an event at Petty France on Thursday, 20 April to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence on the streets of south London on 22 April 1993.

The Chief Crown Prosecutor (CCP) for London South, Lionel Idan, hosted an in-person conversation with Stephen’s father, Dr Neville Lawrence OBE, in the presence of more than 700 staff in London.

Police officer sentenced for stalking woman

A police officer who repeatedly harassed a woman after she ended their relationship has been sentenced for stalking.

Tackling femicide the theme of CPS London South event

The CPS London South team have been supporting 16 Days of Activism, a global campaign which aims to end gender-based violence against women and girls. The annual campaign began this year on 25 November and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.

CPS London South hosts National Police Independent Hate Crime Advisory Group

As part of hate crime awareness week, a national group scrutinising how police can improve the way they tackle hate crime met.

CPS London South staff recognised in Queen’s birthday honours

CPS London South legal manager and case progression officer working in recognised by the Queen in her birthday honours.

Prosecuting those who assault emergency workers

These are just some of the successful cases prosecuted by CPS London South in recent weeks.

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