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Reconsidering a Prosecution Decision

… of a trial or the sending of the accused to the Crown Court, subject only to the accused’s right to revive the … POA allows the DPP to discontinue proceedings in the Crown Court at any time before the indictment is preferred (see the … of Proceedings . Note that a suspect / defendant, and the court where appropriate, must be informed of: The reason why …

CPS pre-trial meetings for adult victims of rape and other serious sexual offences

… for special measures or other arrangements such as court familiarisation visits. These matters should be … changes). In accordance with the Speaking to Witnesses at Court guidance , the victim will have the opportunity to meet the instructed advocate at court on the day of giving evidence at trial, or the day of …

CPS Board meeting minutes - February 2022

The first hearing in the Crown Court - The Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing - Rape and Serious Sexual Assault

… The first hearing in the Crown Court - The Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing - Rape and Serious Sexual Assault   The Crown Court The Crown Court Toggle accordion The Crown Court deals with the most …

Investigation And Prosecution Of Child Abuse Cases

… disclose to third parties, except with the leave of the court, or with the consent of the Local Authority, any … Local Authority will ensure that documents filed in family court proceedings are not included in the files to be seen by … Service. Where there are documents filed in family court proceedings, the Local Authority will provide a list of …

DPP's Investigatory Powers

… remain on the prosecution file and can be produced at court, subject to public interest immunity or editing if … person interviewed any information already available. The court recognised that in some cases an investigator might … to provide typed transcripts where the prosecutor or the court requests one. 3.12 Before the interview begins, an …

Prosecuting Welfare and Health Fraud Cases

… Charge and Requisition (PCR) The prosecution file at court – first hearing for DWP/Local Authority cases Offences … Cautions Local Authorities and Simple Cautions Out of Court Disposals Available to Prosecutors Conditional Cautions … Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) Pension Credit (PC) Personal Independence Payment Social Fund – Regulated Social Fund …

Thames and Chiltern

… Prosecutor Chris Derrick, who has responsibility for Crown Court cases, and Olivia Rose, who has responsibility for magistrates' court cases. Robert Lucey is our Area Business Manager, who … who all play a part in bringing criminal prosecutions to court. And we have an area business centre which includes …

Prosecution guidance

… to the commission of an offence, or been found guilty in a court of law. Application The use of any wording does not …

Misconduct in Public Office

… and an abuse of those powers or responsibilities. The Court of Appeal has made it clear that the offence should be … trust involved.  In Mitchell [2014] EWCA Crim 318 , the Court of Appeal had to decide whether an ambulance paramedic … officer.”  Applying those questions to the paramedic, the Court held that they were not a public officer. Remuneration …