The Crown Prosecution Service
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) prosecutes criminal cases that have been investigated by the police and other investigative organisations in England and Wales. The CPS is independent, and we make our decisions independently of the police and government. Our duty is to make sure that the right person is prosecuted for the right offence, and ...
Whistleblowing: Frequently Asked Questions - The Crown …
Whistleblowing is when an employee reports suspected past, present or imminent wrongdoing, or an attempt to conceal wrongdoing. Officially this is called ‘making a disclosure in the public interest’. Whistleblowing is important to safeguard the effective delivery of public services, and to ensure value for money.
Public Justice Offences - The Crown Prosecution Service
Sep 18, 2024 · the giving of false information to the police during the course of an existing investigation. There are statutory offences which cover similar conduct, for example: bomb hoaxes: section 51 (2) Criminal Law Act 1977. false alarms of fire: section 49 Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.
Road Traffic - Fatal Offences and Bad Driving
Introduction. This guidance deals with the most serious offences that relate to the way in which a motor vehicle has been driven. The purpose of the guidance is to assist prosecutors in particular with: What may amount to “dangerous” and what may amount to “careless” driving. Which factors are irrelevant to this assessment.
Offensive Weapons, Knife Crime Practical Guidance
Sep 27, 2022 · This Practical Guidance document sets out the approach of the Police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to knife crime offending. The document will be updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation as well as changes in any guidance or policy introduced by the Police or CPS. This document is based on the principle that multi-agency ...
Offensive Weapons Table of Offences, Defences and Applicability
Aug 11, 2021 · Accordingly, a breach of an SVRO can be committed and prosecuted anywhere in England and Wales. More information can be found in the Offensive Weapons, Knives, Bladed and Pointed Articles prosecution guidance. No relevant information in this cell of the table. Defendant Conditions: Aged 18 or over; and.
How a criminal case works | The Crown Prosecution Service
The magistrates, District Judge or jury will then ‘retire’ to consider their verdict. The CPS prosecutor opens the trial – setting out the charges and the facts in the case. Our role is to prove, based on the evidence, that the defendant is guilty. The defence doesn’t need to prove that the defendant is innocent.
Allocation, Sending and Committal for Sentence
Nov 27, 2023 · This guidance sets out the prosecution approach in respect of the legal framework for allocating, committing for sentence and sending cases in respect of adults to the Crown Court. This is a complicated area which guidance cannot summarise in its entirety. Instead, this guidance focuses in particular on questions which are likely to arise ...
Cyber / online crime - The Crown Prosecution Service
Cybercrime. Hacking is the unauthorised use of or access into computers or networks by using security vulnerabilities or bypassing usual security steps to gain access. Criminals may hack systems or networks to steal money or information, or simply to disrupt businesses. Malicious software - or malware - can be spread between computers and ...
Chapter 7: Key Legislation and Offences - The Crown Prosecution …
May 21, 2021 · Key points. Rape is a crime of basic intent, and drunkenness is not a defence. Section 1 Rape involves penetration of the vagina, anus or mouth by a penis, therefore a woman can only commit this offence as an accomplice. Rape is an indictable only offence and carries a maximum of life imprisonment.