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Domestic Abuse: Policy Statement

… is involved in a case, they are the ‘complainant’ or ‘witness’ and this is how we refer to them in our work; the … forms, it typically involves manipulation, humiliation, intimidation, and isolation to control and instil fear in … it, including the police, the courts, defence lawyers, the Witness Service, and prisons services. Although we work …

Public statement on prosecuting disability hate crime and other crimes against disabled people

… potential disability hate crime, inaccessible courtrooms, witness waiting areas or an absence of sign language … about disabled people’s reliability or credibility as a witness giving evidence in court. Such judgments may lead to … perceived competence, credibility and reliability as a witness, and, therefore, their access to justice. We …

Disability Hate Crime and other crimes against disabled people - prosecution guidance

… reviews Disability hate crime - the legislation Victim and Witness issues Withdrawal Accepting pleas Sentencing … measures are appropriate - to be discussed with the witness. See the legal guidance on Special Measures . any … to consider whether further charges, for example, witnessintimidation or harassment are appropriate. It may also be …

Role of grooming of women involved in violent crime examined as part of new gangs guidance

Rape and Sexual Offences - Annex A: Tackling Rape Myths and Stereotypes

… upon the level of detail that can be recalled by the witness rather than on the accuracy of memory. It is … casework decisions, prosecutors do not assume that a witness who was intoxicated at the time of the sexual assault … or prosecution for a number of reasons including intimidation by the accused.  A decision to stop a case on …

Public statement on prosecuting racist and religious hate crime

… can include the use of screens in court so the victim or witness does not have to see the defendant, or giving … can include the use of screens in court so the victim or witness does not have to see the defendant, or giving …

Criminal justice after COVID-19 - Max Hill QC, Director of Public Prosecutions

… come to court to give evidence all over again? Victim and witness experience Moving on to another area affecting victims and witnesses. The current way in which witness evidence is adduced has not kept pace with modern … live evidence to the court should not be a test of a witness’s memory – and in some ways our current system relies …

Intentional or Reckless Sexual Transmission of Infection

… Expert evidence Public Interest Considerations Witness Care Issues Court Orders HIV and herpes: useful links … of the Criminal Procedure Rules . See also the guidance on witness summonses found in the CPS Disclosure Manual . A knew … of recency of infection should be referred to an expert witness. Prosecutors should also bear in mind that there may …

Lawrence Bierton: Whole life order for Worksop murder

… the keys to Mrs Quinn’s back door in his trouser pocket. Witness testimony from a neighbour also revealed that Mrs … the keys to Mrs Quinn’s back door in his trouser pocket. Witness testimony from a neighbour also revealed that Mrs …

Dignity at Work - Standards of behaviour in the Crown Prosecution Service

… untrue complaint. Bullying 2.5 Bullying is considered as: 'Intimidation on a regular and persistent basis or as a one … parties whenever possible. 3.8 If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behaviour either directly or by … parties whenever possible. 3.8 If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behaviour either directly or by …