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… which involve women and girls should consider if there is evidence they have been forced or groomed into committing … building the strongest possible cases and gathering robust evidence to present to the court. It covers a wide range of … these sickening crimes. “But it is vital we look into the evidence behind that involvement, especially where vulnerable …
… with Slade. Slade at first denied any sexual activity, but evidence of his conduct was found at his home, including a … photographs and letters he had taken at the time. This evidence showed that his behaviour towards the survivor had … out a young teenager to satisfy his perverted desires. The evidence in his possession was a sickening display of …
… fast food to avoid suspicion. “As well as the clear evidence of voyeurism, there was evidence of a more serious, sinister intent behind his actions. This evidence suggested his offending could have become …
… provide the victim’s views, a risk assessment, any further evidence in support of the need to protect the victim and … This necessitates an evaluation by the court of the evidence before it. It will require the court to determine whether there is sufficient evidence in front of it to enable it to form a view that an …
… which could properly found an application to exclude evidence advanced as part of the prosecution's case (for … under section 76 or 78 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984), or which could support an application to … support submissions that could lead to: The exclusion of evidence; A stay of proceedings, where the material is …
… the jurisdiction Introduction Witnesses may sometimes give evidence via live links as a special measure. There are also … to do so. The CJA 2003 powers can allow a witness to give evidence via live link even when special measures are not … exclusive (i.e. an application for a person to give evidence via live link as a special measure does not preclude …
… and intimidated witnesses to help them give their best evidence has steadily increased. Children and young witnesses … age and the measures include victims and witnesses giving evidence in court from behind screen, by live link or in … the public gallery for example; and in some cases, evidence being video recorded or giving evidence with the aid …
… Assault Once the police consider that they have enough evidence they will pass the case to the CPS. We will review the evidence and consider whether we can bring a prosecution. If the police don’t think they have enough evidence they won’t pass the case to us and no further action …
… Special measures available Other provisions to enable best evidence Making an application Ground Rules Hearings Witness … of a crime and when attending court and giving evidence. Stress and fear can affect the quantity and quality … by, witnesses of all ages. The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (YJCEA) introduced a range of measures that …
… it is right to bring a prosecution. “Although there was evidence to support a prosecution for manslaughter it was not … a group of children went out to have fun by the river. The evidence showed that Christopher was pushed into the river as … in his company. “We have applied our legal test to the evidence and I hope they can understand how and why we came …