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 …
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.
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 The Act repealed the following offences: Theft Act 1968.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);
Proceeds of crime - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBProceeds of crime. Proceeds of crime is the term given to money or assets gained by criminals during the course of their criminal activity. The authorities, including the CPS, have powers to seek to confiscate these assets so that crime doesn’t pay. By taking out the profits that fund crime, we can help disrupt the cycle and prevent further ...
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 …
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 …
Road Traffic - Summary Offences - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBFailing to Conform to Traffic Sign. Offences against traffic signs and police signals are dealt with in sections 35, 36, 37 and 163 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The expression 'traffic sign' is defined in section 64 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The offence is one of strict liability – no mens rea is required.
Computer Misuse Act - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBAug 3, 2023 · This guidance sets out how to consider prosecuting cases under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (‘CMA’). It also provides guidance on offences relating to the collection, processing, and storage of personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018 (‘DPA’). For a general overview on cybercrime, please see the Legal Guidance on …
Female Genital Mutilation - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBAug 16, 2023 · Section 5A (2) (a) and Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 (FGM Act 2003) provides for the making of FGMPOs in England and Wales. An FGMPO is a family court order which can be made for the purposes of protecting a girl or woman against the commission of an FGM offence – that is, …