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Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 4: Tackling Rape Myths and Stereotypes

… to second-guess potential jury prejudice (see R (FB) v Director of Public Prosecutions [2009] EWHC 106 (Admin) . … for Crown Prosecutors is a public document, issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions that sets out the general … to second-guess potential jury prejudice (see R (FB) v Director of Public Prosecutions [2009] EWHC 106 (Admin) . …

CPS makes commitment to male victims of sexual and domestic abuse

… with boys and girls, in the scrutiny of CPS policies. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Alison Saunders, said: "The … with boys and girls, in the scrutiny of CPS policies. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Alison Saunders, said: "The …

CPS aiming to support victims and witnesses

… their prejudice against the victim. Alison Saunders, the Director of Public Prosecutions, added: "Due the nature of … their prejudice against the victim. Alison Saunders, the Director of Public Prosecutions, added: "Due the nature of …

Crown Prosecution Service guidance aims to end misconception victims shouldn’t sit in public gallery after giving evidence

… trial after they have given evidence. Grace Ononiwu CBE, a Director of Legal Services for the Crown Prosecution Service, … trial after they have given evidence. Grace Ononiwu CBE, a Director of Legal Services for the Crown Prosecution Service, …

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

… Suicide Legal Guidance , Violent crime Issued by The Director of Public Prosecutions February 2010, updated … as "encouraging or assisting suicide". The consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is required before an … of the House of Lords in R (on the application of Purdy) v Director of Public Prosecutions reported at [2009] UKHL45, …

CPS Defendants: Fairness for All Strategy 2025

… including women and girls.  Baljit Ubhey OBE Director of Strategy & Policy Grace Ononiwu CBE Director of Legal Services Our People Aim: Our people are … including women and girls.  Baljit Ubhey OBE Director of Strategy & Policy Grace Ononiwu CBE Director of …

Prosecutors seek the public’s views on mercy killings and failed suicide pacts

… across the CPS when considering these sensitive cases. Director of Public Prosecutions Max Hill QC said: “Suicide … across the CPS when considering these sensitive cases. Director of Public Prosecutions Max Hill QC said: “Suicide …

CPS Economic Crime Strategy 2025 - two year progress report

… model to wider economic crime, supported by the former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Max Hill KC, during … the forthcoming UK Anti-Corruption Strategy. Baljit Ubhey Director of Strategy & Policy Strategy and Policy Directorate … prosecution outcomes. It is particularly encouraged in The Director of Public Prosecution’s Guidance on Charging 6th …

Victims' Right to Review Scheme

… policies and guidance of the CPS issued on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions, unless it is determined that … Rules 2015. VRR is also not available in cases where the Director of Public Prosecutions personal decision is required … specialist. Any qualifying decision taken by a CPS Director of Legal Services (DLS) will usually be referred …

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