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  1. Public statement on prosecuting racist and religious hate crime

    … the Code for Crown Prosecutors Remind the court of the statutory sentencing framework under ss.28-32 Crime and … will be racially or religiously aggravated if: At the time of committing the offence, or immediately before or … definition refer to hostility, not hatred. There is no statutory definition of hostility and the everyday or …

  2. Policy guidance on the prosecution of crimes against older people

    … targeted for a personal characteristic. Whilst there is no statutory definition of crimes against older people, nor … decisions may change over the course of a short period of time, and it might also fluctuate in relation to different … or category of crime, we need to define it. There is no statutory definition of a crime against an older person. …

  3. Appeals - Criminal Cases Review Commission

    … it appropriate to grant an application for extension of time to seek leave on the basis of a development in the law. … under a public duty to assist the CCRC in carrying out its statutory role. In particular, the CPS must ensure that any … under a public duty to assist the CCRC in carrying out its statutory role. In particular, the CPS must ensure that any …

  4. Bribery Act 2010: Joint Prosecution Guidance of The Director of the Serious Fraud Office and The Director of Public Prosecutions

    … are business related. The Government intends that over time the Act will contribute to international and national … committed either overseas or in England and Wales.  The statutory "adequate procedures" defence to a failure of … abolishes the offences of bribery at common law and the statutory offences in the Public Bodies Corrupt Practices Act …

  5. Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 6: Consent

    … , Sexual offences Introduction Sexual Offences Act 2003 Statutory definition of consent Reasonable belief in consent … disorder who have sexual relations with care workers Statutory definition of consent Section 74 defines consent as … whether or not to take part in the sexual activity at the time in question. Whether he or she was in a position to make …

  6. Prostitution and Exploitation of Prostitution

    … their lifestyles and to develop routes out. At the same time, those who abuse and exploit those involved in … would need to witness the activity and administer the non statutory "prostitutes caution". This caution differs from … a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both. On conviction on indictment a …

  7. Hunting Act 2004, The

    … Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) Exempt Hunting Defences Statutory Defence Common lines of Defence Trail hunting … are subject to the normal six months limitation of time for the commencement of such prosecutions. In cases … cases, prosecutors should consider whether any of the statutory exemptions are likely to be relied upon, and assess …

  8. Drafting the Indictment

    … of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1933 provides statutory authorisation for 'preferring a bill of … –   CrimPR 10.4  (2). The Crown Court may extend that time limit –  CrimPR 10.2 (8). In every case a draft … that have not been the subject of any charge has no statutory authority. It is an accepted convention that where …

  9. Firearms

    … the thing had the appearance of a being a firearm to the time of the offence, not at any other time: R v Morris and … convicted of crime). Prior to 22 March 2021 there was no statutory definition of an “antique firearm”. Section 126 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 created a statutory definition by inserting new subsections (2A) to …

  10. Offences against the Person, incorporating the Charging Standard

    … carry a maximum penalty of six months’ imprisonment. The statutorytime limit in section 127 Magistrates’ Court 1980 will apply: … person. These are two separate offences, placed on a statutory footing by section 39 CJA 1988 . Where battery is …

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