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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 - 7 of 7 results for crime type "Cyber / online crime" & area "CPS"

Childminder admits inciting racial hatred over social media post

Lucy Connolly, 41, posted on X, formerly Twitter, just hours after the Southport killings.

| Press Release , Cyber / online crime , CPS News

Man who created computer-generated child sex abuse images convicted

A man who used computer technology and real photographs of children to create sexual abuse images and encouraged the rape of children via the internet has been convicted.

| Press Release , Sexual offences, Cyber / online crime , CPS News

Online agitator becomes first person from Wales to be convicted following widespread unrest

A social media user who encouraged an online community to start a riot has become the first person from Wales to be convicted in relation to recent unrest.

| Press Release , Cyber / online crime , CPS, Cymru/Wales News

Coventry hoax caller who faked hostage situation in major 'swatting' incident sentenced

A British video gamer who faked a hostage situation in a telephone call to U.S authorities that resulted in a man being left with life-changing injuries has been sentenced.

| Press Release , Cyber / online crime , CPS, West Midlands News

‘Revenge porn’ victims are often stalked and harassed by ex-partners

Victims of so-called ‘revenge porn’ are often also stalked or harassed by ex-partners after their relationship ends, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) data has revealed.

In total, 825 suspects were charged with 1,048 revenge porn offences between April 2020 and June 2022 inclusive.

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CPS report shows more offenders are being successfully prosecuted for sexual crimes than ever before

More defendants than ever before are being prosecuted and convicted for sexual offences across England and Wales, new figures reveal today.

| News Item , Sexual offences, Cyber / online crime, Domestic abuse , CPS News

Man sentenced after admitting hacking offences

A disgruntled employee who compromised computer systems owned by his former company when he was sacked has been sentenced after he admitted hacking offences.

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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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