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  1. Victims Summit 2023 - speech by Max Hill KC, Director of Public Prosecutions

    … from police investigation to CPS charging decisions to court listing of trials is rightly top of our list of … damage which could be dealt with in a magistrates’ court. However, these are perfect examples of cases where a … development of the Serious Sexual Violence Support in court project being piloted in Leeds, Newcastle and, of …

  2. Speech by Max Hill QC to the National Criminal Justice Conference

    … the pandemic, we have all had to deal with its legacy. The court backlog has created significant pressure across the … provide the additional resources we need to tackle the court backlog – among other things. That said, of course it … improvement. Our operational remits are distinct, and our independence is important, but our common goal – of bringing …

  3. Stalking or Harassment

    … that the best evidence is gathered and presented to the court. Prosecutors should be aware of the Protocol on the … which carry the maximum general sentence a magistrates’ court can impose. As summary offences, an information must be … limit which applies by virtue of section 127 Magistrates’ Court Act 1980 does not apply here because proceedings are on …

  4. CPS Evaluation Strategy 2025

    … of investigations; prepares cases and presents them at court; and provides information, assistance and support to … to pressures such as police officer recruitment and the court backlog a. Strategic Workforce Planning; b. Operational … also consider capacity and capability, and the need for independence. Evaluations should be commissioned, delivered …

  5. Disclosure Manual: Chapter 8 - The Sensitive Material Schedule

    … will be so whether or not it is thought likely that the court will order its disclosure. If the investigator is … will be so whether or not it is thought likely that the court will order its disclosure. If the investigator is …

  6. PC jailed for sexually assaulting girl on duty and superimposing his face onto child abuse images

    … December 2023. Dean Dempster was jailed at Liverpool Crown Court He was arrested the following day at work following a … Independent Office for Police Conduct. At Liverpool Crown Court today, Dempster was sentenced to nine years' … Independent Office for Police Conduct. At Liverpool Crown Court today, Dempster was sentenced to nine years' …

  7. A benefits swindler who claimed money under two identities has been sentenced

    … Support Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Housing and Council Tax benefit.  On … His ground floor flat in London and his home in Artillery Court Manchester were searched, and the officers found Home … His ground floor flat in London and his home in Artillery Court Manchester were searched, and the officers found Home …

  8. Max Hill QC's opening speech to the joint CPS/NPCC conference on Rape and Serious Sexual Offences

    … significantly increasing the volume of rape cases going to court. And working together is the only way to make that … significantly increasing the volume of rape cases going to court. And working together is the only way to make that …

  9. CPS committed to prosecution of domestic abuse in cases without support of victim

    … home. He was sentenced to 64 weeks' imprisonment when the court activated a suspended sentence order as well as … to meet his gambling debts. He was sentenced at the Crown Court to 16 months' imprisonment, suspended for two years, … home. He was sentenced to 64 weeks' imprisonment when the court activated a suspended sentence order as well as …

  10. The Code for Crown Prosecutors

    … Code Test The Threshold Test Selection of Charges Out-of-Court Disposals Court Venue Accepting Guilty Pleas Reconsidering a … or prosecuted by the CPS. General Principles 2.1 The independence of the prosecutor is central to the criminal …

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