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 …
Offensive Weapons, Knives, Bladed and Pointed Articles
WEBApr 19, 2023 · Legislation provides offences to respond to the sale, possession and use of weapons to tackle serious crime. Knives, blades and corrosive substances may be treated as offensive weapons or dealt with under specific provisions. The Offensive Weapons Act 2019 (OWA) introduced new offences such as possession of …
How a criminal case works | The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBThe 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.
Offensive Weapons, Knife Crime Practical Guidance
WEBSep 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 …
Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family …
WEBDec 5, 2015 · 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.
Theft Act Offences - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBSep 12, 2024 · The following offences under the Theft Act 1968 all incorporate the concept of theft/stealing as one of the elements of the offence:-. robbery (section 8), burglary by stealing or entering with intent to steal (sections 9 and 10) handling stolen goods (section 22) and. going equipped to steal or commit burglary with intent to steal (section 25)
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.
Chapter 7: Key Legislation and Offences - The Crown Prosecution …
WEBMay 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.
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 ...
Public Order Offences incorporating the Charging Standard
WEBUnder section 7 of the Act, a prosecution for riot or incitement to riot may be commenced only by, or with the consent of, the Director of Public Prosecutions. Refer to Consents to Prosecute, elsewhere in the Legal Guidance. The decision to charge riot must be referred to the Chief Crown Prosecutor.