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  1. CPS launches Defendants strategy with pledge to focus on mental health, youth justice and disproportionality

    … on conversations with youth or child defendants at court so language is child-friendly. Review and update the … on conversations with youth or child defendants at court so language is child-friendly. Review and update the …

  2. Witnesses

    … interviewing for the defence Attendance of witnesses at Court Witness Warrants Selection of Witnesses Police Officer … reluctant witness to either provide a deposition or attend court should be a last resort. Before any application for a … Expert Evidence . For guidance on speaking to witnesses at court, prosecutors should refer to Speaking to Witnesses at …

  3. CPS Board meeting minutes - October 2020

    … and expenditure  b.    Backlog trends by Magistrates Court and Crown Court c.    Key data on trials, including increased vacated … update on:     a.    Backlogs, particularly in the Crown Court and the associated impacts  b.    The ongoing …

  4. National protocols and agreements with other agencies

    … handling of custody time limit cases in the magistrates’ court and the Crown Court between HM Courts & Tribunals Service and the Crown … by CPS Area Reading Victim Personal Statements in Court Protocol Working practices on the handling of incidents …

  5. Police-CPS Joint National Rape Action Plan – refresh 2022

    … to significantly increasing the number of cases going to court and sustaining this year on year. We are determined to … aim to significantly increase the number of cases going to court. These improvements are built on strong partnership at … to translate into increased volumes progressing to court.” Detective Superintendent Ed Yaxley, Senior …

  6. Victims' Guide - The first hearing in the Crown Court: The Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing

    … Victims' Guide - The first hearing in the Crown Court: The Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing The Crown Court deals with the most serious criminal cases. Each case … are selected randomly from the electoral roll. In a Crown Court, the jury decides whether the defendant is ‘guilty’ or …

  7. Areas of Research Interest

    … is in the public interest for the CPS to bring the case to court. In common with other government bodies, the Crown … of evidence Who can we best rely on to offer evidence in court?  Who can we describe as an “expert witness”? How … is in the public interest for the CPS to bring the case to court. In common with other government bodies, the Crown …

  8. Selection of Advocates

    … Commitment Service Level Agreement for Magistrates’ Court Barrister & Solicitor Agents Errant Conduct and Poor … includes committals for sentence, appeals in the Crown Court, mentions, listed guilty pleas and PTPHs not considered … and in straightforward appeals in their own cases in the Court of Appeal.  Level 3 – Advocates who have passed through …

  9. Police officer jailed for passing sensitive information to known criminal

    … sentenced to four years' imprisonment at Birmingham Crown Court. Kennedy was also sentenced to four years in custody. … sentenced to four years' imprisonment at Birmingham Crown Court. Kennedy was also sentenced to four years in custody. …

  10. CPS Board meeting minutes - March 2021

    … e.    Spending Review f.    Whitehall engagement on court recovery and RASSO 2.1    The Board welcomed Yin Jones, … factoring in in-year options and any increase in Court sitting days and work emerging from cross CJS … within existing budget and impact of additional court capacity b.    Investments in People and Equality  c.  …

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