The Crown Prosecution Service
网页The 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 prosecuted for the right …
Voyeurism - The Crown Prosecution Service
网页The Voyeurism (Offences) Act 2019 received Royal Assent on 12 February 2019 and will be implemented 12 April 2019. The new offences will apply to England and Wales and they will not be retrospective. These offences are triable either way and carry a maximum 2 year prison sentence. Prior of the creation of the new offences contained in the ...
How a criminal case works | The Crown Prosecution Service
网页The 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.
Chapter 7: Key Legislation and Offences - The Crown Prosecution …
网页2021年5月21日 · 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.
Hate crime - The Crown Prosecution Service
网页The 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 ...
Public Order Offences incorporating the Charging Standard
网页2022年8月8日 · Under 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.
Trespass and Nuisance on Land - The Crown Prosecution Service
网页Section 60C (2) and (5) CJPOA. Offence relating to residing on land without consent in or with a vehicle. Note that the offence can be committed by residing on the land and having a vehicle on the land; or by intending to do so. So the mens rea and actus reus will depend on the circumstances.
Money Laundering Offences - The Crown Prosecution Service
网页2021年6月11日 · 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.
Offences against the Person, incorporating the Charging Standard
网页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 statutory ...
Cybercrime - prosecution guidance - The Crown Prosecution Service
网页2018年5月1日 · This guidance provides a summary of the main types of cybercrime offending and highlights where further guidance is available. This guidance explains: The definition of cybercrime. Cyber-dependent crimes and the legislation which should be considered when reviewing and charging a cyber-dependent case; Cyber-enabled crimes …