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 …
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.
Cyber / online crime - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBCybercrime. 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 ...
Overview and index of 2021 updated guidance - The Crown …
WEBOct 19, 2020 · This updated legal guidance published on 21 May 2021, following public consultation, replaces the interim guidance published in October 2020.This has been updated in January 2024, due to the commencement of the Online Safety Act 2023.
Sentencing – Overview, General Principles and Mandatory …
WEBJun 14, 2023 · 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.
Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018
WEBDec 11, 2018 · The 2018 Act, as amended by s.2 PCSC Act 2022, makes provision for increased sentencing powers for offences of common assault and battery committed against an emergency worker acting in the exercise of functions as such a worker. For an offence committed on or after 28 June 2022 the maximum sentence is 2 …
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 ...
Sexual offences - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBThere are a range of crimes that can be considered as sexual offences, including non-consensual crimes such as rape or sexual assault, crimes against children including child sexual abuse or grooming, and crimes that exploit others for a sexual purpose, whether in person or online. Crimes can occur between strangers, friends, acquaintances ...
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.