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Road Traffic - Fatal Offences and Bad Driving

… For further detail, see the Judicial College’s Crown Court Compendium at 7-9. Offences involving a fatality Murder … act manslaughter, see the Judicial College’s Crown Court Compendium. The prosecution must prove an intentional … whether a charge of manslaughter will provide the court with adequate powers rather than those available upon …

What you will need to do before the trial - Rape and Serious Sexual Assault

… also let you know if you will need to give evidence at court and what time you need to arrive. The court will make every effort to make sure that the trial … long as they won’t be a witness in the trial. Visiting the court Visiting the court Toggle accordion The Witness Service …

Expert Evidence

… and Management Disclosure Using the Expert Witness at Court Challenging Defence Experts Expert Fees Annex A - … Witness Expert evidence is admissible to furnish the court with information which is likely to be outside the … 7.1.1 Expert Evidence ). An expert witness can provide the court with a statement of opinion on any admissible matter …

Policy guidance on the prosecution of crimes against older people

… the victim or witness and to present the best evidence to court. Once a case has been flagged as a crime against an … present the case clearly and simply and they must give the court the power to impose the right sentence. Offending … reliability or credibility as a witness giving evidence in court. Such judgments may lead to an incorrect charging …

CPS appoints new Director General from DVLA

Wessex

… staff.  Our Senior Management team, Business Centre, Crown Court, Crown Advocacy Support team and Complex Casework Unit … We also have a team of in-house Crown Advocates and court support legal staff covering the three counties. … Prosecutor (DCCP) with responsibility for Magistrates’ Court work before taking up a role as DCCP in the South East …

CPS authorises murder charges following the death of Bryonie Gawith and her three children in Bradford house fire

… house fire and are due to appear at Bradford Magistrates’ Court on 28 August 2024. “Our thoughts remain with the … it is appropriate to present charges for a criminal court to consider. The CPS assessment of any case is not in … It is not a finding of fact, which can only be made by a court, but rather an assessment of what it might be possible …

CPS authorises charges against Russell Brand

… four women. “He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for a first hearing on Friday 2 May 2025. “The Crown … it is appropriate to present charges for the criminal court to consider CPS News Centre Find out what's new at the … four women. “He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for a first hearing on Friday 2 May 2025. “The Crown …

Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division (SCCTD)

… most senior appellate courts in England and Wales - the Court of Appeal, the Administrative Court and the Supreme Court. They deal with judicial reviews, appeals against …

CPS Proceeds of Crime Strategy 2025

… asset recovery. When a victim has suffered loss, the court may order compensation to be paid by the offender and the CPS will invite the court to make a Compensation Order when appropriate. When a … Act 2002 allows this position to be reconsidered by the court if new assets (or benefit) are identified at a later …