Terrorism | The Crown Prosecution Service

CPS authorises charges following hospital arrest

Nick Price, Head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said:

“The CPS has authorised Counter Terrorism Police North East to charge a man with a terrorism offence after he was arrested outside St James's Hospital in Leeds last Friday (January 20).

“Mohammad Farooq, 27, of Leeds, has been charged with preparation of a terrorist act, contrary to the Terrorism Act 2006. He has also been charged with possession of an explosive substance and possession of an imitation firearm.

Man convicted of planning a terrorist attack on national infrastructure to “topple the government”

A man from Leicestershire has been convicted of planning a terrorist attack by performing reconnaissance, purchasing equipment and tools and seeking to recruit like-minded individuals to help him, with vital national infrastructure, including communications masts, being the main targets of his planned attacks.

New legal guidance for humanitarian, development and peacebuilding work overseas

Counter-terrorism legislation should not hinder legitimate humanitarian, development and peace building organisations from operating overseas, the CPS has said today.

Specialists from the Crown Prosecution Service have produced a framework of some of the public interest considerations which would be made when considering whether or not to prosecute in a case.

The new guidance follows a recommendation from the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, who advised it be developed to cover the potential areas of proscribed terrorist groups and terrorist financing.

Terror offences - charges left to lie on file

A story in the Telegraph - 'Prosecutors allow dozens of charges brought against terrorists to 'lie on file' - has incorrectly claimed the CPS is allowing charges to lie on file for defendants accused of terror offences as part of “sweetheart deals”.

Sally Lane and John Letts sentenced for sending money to Daesh supporting son

A married couple from Oxford have today (21 June) been found guilty of sending money to their Daesh-supporting son in Syria and sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment suspended for 12 months.

CPS Statement - Salisbury

Statement from Sue Hemming, CPS Director of Legal Services, on the Salisbury incident.

Neo-Nazis jailed for posting racist stickers at university

Four members of the banned group National Action have been jailed for posting racist stickers on a university campus.

Providing a quality service to victims of bereaved families in terrorist incidents, disasters and multi-fatality cases: Guidance

Introduction Under Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to life, there is a duty on the state to carry out a proper investigation where a death occurs and to involve the families to the extent necessary to safeguard their legitimate interests. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has policies to support victims and bereaved families and the duty to provide an enhanced level of service is required under the Victim’s Code. Nothing within this guidance affects these rights and responsibilities.

Crown Prosecution Service signs the Charter for Families Bereaved through Public Tragedy

The Crown Prosecution Service has today (21 March) become the first national public body to sign up to a new charter committing to treat families bereaved by major disasters in a sensitive and transparent manner.

Terrorism

The Terrorism Act 2000 defines terrorism, both in and outside of the UK, as the use or threat of one or more of the actions listed below, and where they are designed to influence the government, or an international governmental organisation or to intimidate the public. The use or threat must also be for the purpose of advancing a political, religious, racial or ideological cause.

The specific actions included are:

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