CPS statement on the sentencing of Anthony Bennison and Nicholas Papworth
Yesterday Antony Bennison, 25, and Nicholas Papworth, 33, were jailed for life for the murder of Patrick Howard and Adam Fanelli, and the attempted murder of a third victim.
Thames and Chiltern lead prosecutor welcomes new national approach to prosecuting adult rape cases
A new national approach to prosecuting adult rape cases has been welcomed by the Crown Prosecution Service’s lead prosecutor for Thames Valley, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
CPS Thames and Chiltern - Increased numbers receiving tougher hate crime sentences
Increased numbers of tougher hate crime sentences are being passed by the courts after applications made by the CPS, data published today 16 October reveals.
CPS Thames and Chiltern is one of 14 CPS areas across the country and we are responsible for prosecuting cases in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.