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  1. Judicial Independence and Out of Court Discussions

    … Judicial Independence and Out of Court Discussions Updated: July 2018 … For the purposes of this guidance, any reference to ‘Court’ officials includes judges, magistrates and …

  2. Prosecuting in the public interest: independence without isolation - Max Hill QC, Director of Public Prosecutions

    … Prosecuting in the public interest: independence without isolation - Max Hill QC, Director of … from home. Some staff continued to appear in person in court throughout lockdown, while others travelled to offices … and A significant number of cases were coming to court that should not have progressed to that stage: 43% of …

  3. CPS authorises charges following investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors

    … proceedings.” Mr Bush will appear at Hull Magistrates' Court for a first hearing on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. Deputy … been bailed with conditions to appear at Hull Magistrates’ Court charged with the offences on Wednesday, 25 June, 2025. … it is appropriate to present charges for the criminal court to consider. The CPS assessment of any case is not in …

  4. CPS welcomes independent affirmation of rape charging decisions

    … seeks to understand why the number of rape cases going to court has fallen, despite the number of reports increasing. … and committed to taking even the most challenging cases to court whenever the legal test is met. I welcome this vote of … cases from the outset, and bringing them before the court as quickly as possible. Max Hill QC continued: “I know …

  5. Independent Assessor of Complaints for the Crown Prosecution Service: Annual Report 2022-23

    … my concerns about this, and the need to safeguard my independence, with the CPS Board. I was pleased that they … a Victim Personal Statement (VPS) to the attention of the court should attract a goodwill payment of just £100. Victims … without a proper understanding of what had happened in court as no one explained the purpose of adding an …

  6. Independent Assessor of Complaints for the Crown Prosecution Service: Annual Report 2023-24

    … insufficient to reflect his injuries. The prosecutor in court concluded that it should be a more serious charge of … and loss of earnings totalling over £650 with the court. At the sentencing hearing in a different court, these … to be an attempt to undermine, influence or curtail my independence. That would be deeply concerning. The letter to …

  7. National Framework for working with Independent Sexual Violence Advisers and support services

    … appropriate support (component 11); ensuring support at court (component 12)). Working together in a multi-agency and … learning and development products whilst maintaining the independence of each agency. Opportunities to involve ISVA … to ensure support for the victim/complainant through the court system, including ensuring that they are fully informed …

  8. Independent Assessor of Complaints for the Crown Prosecution Service: Annual Report 2020-21

    … that of a sexual assault, the CPS offered no evidence in court and the proceedings ended as a direct result of the … CPS to re-review the case in light of the pressures on the court system due to the pandemic. He stated that with the … Tony are employed by the CPS, yet they always respect my independence, have never sought to influence me, and always …

  9. Independent Assessor of Complaints for the Crown Prosecution Service: Annual Report 2019-20

    … the support I need, and never seeking to compromise my independence. I also value the interest shown in my work by … members of the independent bar acting in the magistrates’ court on behalf of the CPS - to seek compensation for victims … prosecutor has overlooked it and made no request to the court. In one case the prosecutor indicated that he had asked …

  10. Independent report welcomes work of CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division

    … conduct of Appeal cases, including cases in the Supreme Court to which the CPS is a party and has conduct of Victims … conduct of Appeal cases, including cases in the Supreme Court to which the CPS is a party and has conduct of Victims …

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