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Zara Aleena killer sees further charge dropped

Charges against Zara Aleena's murderer were dropped due to insufficient evidence following a prison instructor's guilty plea for misconduct.
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'We won't stop fighting for my brother who was killed with a punch'

A coroner's inquest ruled Riccardo Holness's death as unlawful killing, prompting a reevaluation of potential criminal charges against his attacker.

Prosecutors aim to get victims back into court to see their attackers sentenced

The Crown Prosecution Service released new guidance to encourage victims to come back to court after giving evidence, challenging the misconception that their presence could harm the prosecution.

Barnaby Webber's mother reacts to watchdog verdict: Disappointed but not surprised'

Mother of victim disappointed in CPS review findings
Campaigners criticize watchdog's findings as a missed opportunity

'We won't stop fighting for my brother who was killed with a punch'

A coroner's inquest ruled Riccardo Holness's death as unlawful killing, prompting a reevaluation of potential criminal charges against his attacker.

Prosecutors aim to get victims back into court to see their attackers sentenced

The Crown Prosecution Service released new guidance to encourage victims to come back to court after giving evidence, challenging the misconception that their presence could harm the prosecution.

Barnaby Webber's mother reacts to watchdog verdict: Disappointed but not surprised'

Mother of victim disappointed in CPS review findings
Campaigners criticize watchdog's findings as a missed opportunity
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#sexual-abuse

Team GB Olympian who competed at London 2012 convicted of raping two teenage girls

A former British swimmer has been convicted of multiple counts of sexual abuse against teenage girls, showcasing the need for justice in such cases.

Police submit file to CPS over Tim Westwood sexual abuse allegations

Charges may be brought against Tim Westwood following non-recent sexual abuse allegations after evidence was submitted to the CPS.

Team GB Olympian who competed at London 2012 convicted of raping two teenage girls

A former British swimmer has been convicted of multiple counts of sexual abuse against teenage girls, showcasing the need for justice in such cases.

Police submit file to CPS over Tim Westwood sexual abuse allegations

Charges may be brought against Tim Westwood following non-recent sexual abuse allegations after evidence was submitted to the CPS.
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#russell-brand

Police send historic sex offence allegations against Russell Brand to CPS

The Metropolitan Police have submitted evidence related to historic sexual offences allegations against Russell Brand to the Crown Prosecution Service.

UK prosecutors consider charging Russell Brand for sex assault

British authorities are investigating sexual offense allegations against Russell Brand, with prosecutors reviewing evidence to determine whether to charge him.

Police send historic sex offence allegations against Russell Brand to CPS

The Metropolitan Police have submitted evidence related to historic sexual offences allegations against Russell Brand to the Crown Prosecution Service.

UK prosecutors consider charging Russell Brand for sex assault

British authorities are investigating sexual offense allegations against Russell Brand, with prosecutors reviewing evidence to determine whether to charge him.
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#public-safety

Anti-choice campaigners pray outside abortion clinic ahead of new buffer zones

New buffer zones protect abortion clinics but allow silent prayer, causing controversy among anti-choice campaigners.

Police pass files on Manchester Airport incident to prosecutors

Police have provided evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service following a disturbance at Manchester Airport involving alleged police misconduct.

Anti-choice campaigners pray outside abortion clinic ahead of new buffer zones

New buffer zones protect abortion clinics but allow silent prayer, causing controversy among anti-choice campaigners.

Police pass files on Manchester Airport incident to prosecutors

Police have provided evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service following a disturbance at Manchester Airport involving alleged police misconduct.
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#metropolitan-police

Police officer charged over death of woman, 81, in royal escort crash

An officer has been charged with causing death by careless driving in the fatal collision involving an 81-year-old woman during a royal escort.

Met only sought Al Fayed charges for two victims

The Metropolitan Police's handling of sexual offence complaints against Mohamed Al Fayed raises serious concerns about their commitment to addressing abuse victims' claims.

Family wants new investigation into fatal attack

The family of Riccardo Holness is demanding a reinvestigation of his death three years after the incident due to perceived investigative shortfalls.

Met officer charged over royal escort crash death

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged in connection with the death of an 81-year-old woman resulting from a motorcycle crash.

Errol Dixon: Police officer who broke Black pensioner's nose may face charges

A Metropolitan Police officer may face criminal charges for beating an elderly Black man with mild dementia and cancer, leading to serious injuries.

Police officer charged over death of woman, 81, in royal escort crash

An officer has been charged with causing death by careless driving in the fatal collision involving an 81-year-old woman during a royal escort.

Met only sought Al Fayed charges for two victims

The Metropolitan Police's handling of sexual offence complaints against Mohamed Al Fayed raises serious concerns about their commitment to addressing abuse victims' claims.

Family wants new investigation into fatal attack

The family of Riccardo Holness is demanding a reinvestigation of his death three years after the incident due to perceived investigative shortfalls.

Met officer charged over royal escort crash death

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged in connection with the death of an 81-year-old woman resulting from a motorcycle crash.

Errol Dixon: Police officer who broke Black pensioner's nose may face charges

A Metropolitan Police officer may face criminal charges for beating an elderly Black man with mild dementia and cancer, leading to serious injuries.
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Sister of man who died after one-hit punch on night out calls for new investigation

The family of Riccardo Holness seeks justice and a re-investigation into his death after initial legal actions led to no charges.
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U.K. Prosecutors Drop Indecent Assault Case Against Harvey Weinstein

British prosecutors have dropped the case against Harvey Weinstein due to lack of evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction.

Women attack UK decision to halt Harvey Weinstein charges

The decision to discontinue charges against Weinstein raises serious concerns about the UK's handling of sexual assault cases and resource allocation by the CPS.

CPS twice did not prosecute Fayed over sex abuse claims

The CPS has repeatedly found insufficient evidence to charge Mohamed Al Fayed with sexual abuse despite numerous allegations.
New allegations against Al Fayed have surfaced following a BBC documentary, prompting further scrutiny into Harrods' past.

U.K. Prosecutors Drop Indecent Assault Case Against Harvey Weinstein

British prosecutors have dropped the case against Harvey Weinstein due to lack of evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction.

Women attack UK decision to halt Harvey Weinstein charges

The decision to discontinue charges against Weinstein raises serious concerns about the UK's handling of sexual assault cases and resource allocation by the CPS.

CPS twice did not prosecute Fayed over sex abuse claims

The CPS has repeatedly found insufficient evidence to charge Mohamed Al Fayed with sexual abuse despite numerous allegations.
New allegations against Al Fayed have surfaced following a BBC documentary, prompting further scrutiny into Harrods' past.
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Crime victims in UK fight devastating' practice that stops appeal after a case is dropped

The Victims' Right to Review scheme needs reform to prevent miscarriages of justice and support victims in challenging flawed CPS decisions.
#harvey-weinstein

Harvey Weinstein's U.K. indecent assault charges dropped before NYC retrial

The U.K. has discontinued charges against Harvey Weinstein due to insufficient prospects for conviction.

Weinstein indecent assault charges discontinued by CPS

Charges against Harvey Weinstein for indecent assault have been dropped due to insufficient evidence.
Weinstein continues serving prison time in the US for previous convictions.
The CPS emphasizes the importance of reviewing cases and supporting victims of sexual assault.

UK prosecutors drop charges against Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein will not face indecent assault charges in Britain due to lack of evidence for a realistic conviction.

Harvey Weinstein's U.K. indecent assault charges dropped before NYC retrial

The U.K. has discontinued charges against Harvey Weinstein due to insufficient prospects for conviction.

Weinstein indecent assault charges discontinued by CPS

Charges against Harvey Weinstein for indecent assault have been dropped due to insufficient evidence.
Weinstein continues serving prison time in the US for previous convictions.
The CPS emphasizes the importance of reviewing cases and supporting victims of sexual assault.

UK prosecutors drop charges against Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein will not face indecent assault charges in Britain due to lack of evidence for a realistic conviction.
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#lucy-letby

Evidence in first Lucy Letby trial was incorrect, CPS admits

Door-swipe data errors in the first trial of Lucy Letby raised concerns about evidence integrity.

CPS admits mistakes in Lucy Letby trial over door swipe' evidence

Crown Prosecution Service admits to errors in presenting evidence during Lucy Letby trial, impacting prosecution's case.

Evidence in first Lucy Letby trial was incorrect, CPS admits

Door-swipe data errors in the first trial of Lucy Letby raised concerns about evidence integrity.

CPS admits mistakes in Lucy Letby trial over door swipe' evidence

Crown Prosecution Service admits to errors in presenting evidence during Lucy Letby trial, impacting prosecution's case.
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Labour write to CPS over Tories 'pay per mile' Sadiq Khan attack leaflet

Labour complains to CPS over Tory leaflet with misleading claims about road charging.

Watchdog calls for murder law review amid family outrage over Nottingham stabbings

A watchdog has called for a review of murder laws following a controversial guilty plea to manslaughter in the Nottingham killer case.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) followed the law but failed to fully support victims' families, sparking a call for a review of how homicide is categorized.
#keir-starmer

Postmasters prosecuted by CPS while Keir Starmer was in charge

CPS reveals prosecuting postmasters during Keir Starmer's tenure as DPP
Focus intensifies on Keir Starmer's involvement in the Post Office scandal

Keir Starmer denies he knew CPS was prosecuting post office operators

Keir Starmer denies knowledge of prosecutions in the Horizon IT scandal while he was Director of Public Prosecutions.
Pressure mounts for former Post Office boss Paula Vennells to return £3 million in bonuses earned during her tenure.

Postmasters prosecuted by CPS while Keir Starmer was in charge

CPS reveals prosecuting postmasters during Keir Starmer's tenure as DPP
Focus intensifies on Keir Starmer's involvement in the Post Office scandal

Keir Starmer denies he knew CPS was prosecuting post office operators

Keir Starmer denies knowledge of prosecutions in the Horizon IT scandal while he was Director of Public Prosecutions.
Pressure mounts for former Post Office boss Paula Vennells to return £3 million in bonuses earned during her tenure.
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