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Pre-Trial Therapy

… for consistency (rather than “complainant”, “survivor” or “witness”) and refers to adults, young people and children who … a specific context, such as talking to friends, making a witness statement, or in therapy. Recalling a memory can … is concluded. Expert and professional evidence An expert witness is a witness who provides to the court a statement of …

CPS North East - Domestic Abuse Prosecutions - June 2023

… for the S47 assault, and six months’ imprisonment for witnessintimidation and property damage. A restraining order of life … for the S47 assault, and six months’ imprisonment for witnessintimidation and property damage. A restraining order …

Racist and Religious Hate Crime - Prosecution Guidance

… Act 1991 (as amended) Other religious offences Victim and Witness Issues Withdrawal Alternative Charges Accepting pleas … 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 …

Hearsay

… of justice (under section 114(1)(d) CJA 2003); where a witness is unavailable (section 116 CJA 2003); where the … S.116 Unavailable Witnesses Where an identified witness is not available for one of the following reasons a … relied upon then it is a pre-condition of its use that the witness be identified. If that is satisfied then the …

Female Genital Mutilation

… conclude the case) compelling them to attend by use of a witness summons and, only where appropriate (which must also … In a case where the credibility of the victim or a witness is likely to be in issue, prosecutors should consider … conclude the case) compelling them to attend by use of a witness summons and, only where appropriate (which must also …

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

Victims' Guide - Support to give your evidence: ‘special measures’

… special measures.   You will be classed as a vulnerable witness: if you are under 18 or if you have a physical or … difficulties.) You’ll be classed as an intimidated witness if: You are frightened or distressed about giving … You are a victim of modern slavery You are a victim or a witness of certain offences involving guns or knives The …

Instructions for Prosecuting Advocates

… Interviews with Vulnerable & Significant Witnesses Witness Issues including Child Witnesses 1. Acceptance of … should be told where a derogatory reference to a victim, witness or third party is not accepted, even though there may … of pleas, issues affecting the complainant and witness attendance at court (including compelling their …

Costs

… or expert evidence as part of the investigation, (where a witness is required to attend Court, the cost of the … the CPS (staff costs); Counsel fees and disbursements; and Witness expenses. Be prepared to provide the Court with a … prejudicial reporting, juror impropriety and witnessintimidation. The Regulations set out the procedure for …

Man convicted of murder after driving over man

… Reece Dumble [DOB: 02/03/1995] was found not guilty of intimidation and one of assault by beating. Katie Quincey is …