The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBThe 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 …
Offences against the Person, incorporating the Charging Standard
WEBMar 21, 2022 — Section 39 Criminal Justice Act 1988 (CJA 1988) Common assault is an act by which a person intentionally or recklessly causes another to suffer or apprehend immediate unlawful violence. Battery is committed by the intentional or reckless application of unlawful force to another person. These are two separate offences, placed on a …
Public Justice Offences - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBSep 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.
Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 6: Consent
WEBMay 21, 2021 — The Code for Crown Prosecutors. The Code for Crown Prosecutors is a public document, issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions that sets out the general principles Crown Prosecutors should follow when they make decisions on cases.
Allocation, Sending and Committal for Sentence
WEBNov 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 ...
Fraud Act 2006 - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBMar 11, 2024 — The Fraud Act 2006 (the Act) came into force on 15 January 2007 and applies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Act repealed the following offences: Theft Act 1968. Section15 (obtaining property by deception); Section15A (obtaining a money transfer by deception);
Money Laundering Offences - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBJun 11, 2021 — Money laundering can be broken down into two categories: Those who commit offences and then launder the proceeds of those criminal offences. The criminal offences are referred to as “predicate offences”. Those whose only criminal involvement is to launder the proceeds of crime committed by others.
Domestic Abuse - The Crown Prosecution Service
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Hate crime - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBThe CPS is responsible for deciding which cases go to court. This includes taking a decision on whether there is enough evidence to prosecute a crime as a hate crime. If an offender pleads not guilty the CPS are responsible for preparing and presenting the case against them at court. In hate crime cases the CPS is also responsible for asking ...
Terrorism - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBCPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division (SCCTD) Within the CPS, the SCCTD is responsible for prosecuting terrorism cases investigated by the police in England and Wales. Our prosecutors provide early investigative advice to the police, make charging decisions and prosecute individuals accused of committing an offence.