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  1. The Crown Prosecution Service charging statement on alleged Liverpool City Council related bribery and public office misconduct case

    … be heard at 10am on 28 March 2025 at Preston Magistrates Court Robin Weyell is a Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the … it is appropriate to present charges for the 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 …

  2. Mental Health: Suspects and Defendants

    … the defendant should be remanded in custody to appear in court. They can then be transferred to hospital if they … of an appropriate adult there is no requirement for the court to warn the jury of a need for special caution before … . For example, in Miller v DPP [2018] EWHC 262 (Admin) the Court held that evidence should have been excluded under …

  3. Suicide: Policy for Prosecutors in Respect of Cases of Encouraging or Assisting Suicide

    … should go ahead and for those factors to be put to the court for consideration when sentence is passed. The absence … should go ahead and for those factors to be put to the court for consideration when sentence is passed. The absence …

  4. Serious Economic, Organised Crime and International Directorate (SEOCID)

    … she managed the Complex Casework Unit and the Magistrates' Court teams. Before she joined the CPS, Hannah worked at the … on disclosure, advocacy and the prosecution of Crown Court cases. In June 2017, Joanne became the Chief Crown … as a District Crown Prosecutor, heading up the Crown Court team in CPS Wessex the following year. Prior to joining …

  5. Consultation on CPS guidance on Deception as to Gender - Summary of Responses

    … In the case of McNally v R. [2013] EWCA Crim 1051 the Court determined that “depending on the circumstances, … often used interchangeably) and therefore, although the court used the word “gender”, it was clearly referring to … the guidance used the same terminology as that used by the court, as we wished to use language consistent with the …

  6. Consultation on public interest guidance for suicide pact and ‘mercy killing’ type cases

    … observed that these changes were not invited by the Court, as in provision of the assisted suicide guidance, … a prosecution should go ahead and those factors put to the court for consideration when sentence is passed.” 4.12    In …

  7. Victims' Guide - The trial

    … soon as it has been decided that there will be a trial the court will list it for the earliest possible date. Some cases … to be prepared ahead of the trial. Unfortunately, the court system is currently experiencing a backlog of cases. … first day of the trial Toggle accordion When you arrive at court, the security guards will show you to the Witness …

  8. The trial - Rape and Serious Sexual Assault

    … soon as it has been decided that there will be a trial the court will list it for the earliest possible date. Some cases … to be prepared ahead of the trial. Unfortunately, the court system is currently experiencing a backlog of cases. … can come with you on the day of trial.  When you arrive at court, the security guards will show you to the Witness …

  9. What you need to know first - Rape and Serious Sexual Assault

    … a criminal offence and we present the case against them in court. Your rights as a victim Your rights as a victim Toggle … the suspect with a criminal offence and bringing them to court. We make this decision by applying the two-stage test … each stage – including if or when you may need to attend court.  The police will assign an officer to your case as …

  10. Domestic abuse

    … for personal gain, depriving them of the means needed for independence, resistance and escape and regulating their … which looks at how strong cases can be presented at court without the need for the victim to attend. This … measures’ can also be applied for and put in place during court proceedings to make the experience less traumatic for …

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