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New guidance for prosecutors on mental health …

WEBGuidance for prosecutors on dealing with defendants with mental health issues has been updated to reflect growing understanding of different conditions, the …

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URL: https://www.cps.gov.uk/cps/news/new-guidance-prosecutors-mental-health-conditions-and-disorders

Mental Health: Victims and Witnesses

WEBThe CPS should, through the police, seek relevant information about any mental health condition the victim or witness has, to inform: An assessment of the …

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Mental Health Conditions and Disorders: Draft …

WEBRemand for defendants with a mental disorder Remand for reports. Section 35 Mental Health Act 1983 sets out the provisions for the magistrates' court and the …

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Supporting victims and witnesses with mental health …

WEBVictims of crime and witnesses to crime are asked to make a witness statement to the police. This statement may be in writing or may be video recorded. It will be used as …

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Public consultation on Mental Health Conditions and …

WEBOutcomes. We have published revised policy guidance on the approach we take in relation to suspects and defendants with mental health conditions and disorders.

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Verbal abuse and harassment in public

WEB1. The offence of harassment contrary to the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 is committed where a person engages in a course of conduct which amounts to the …

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Ill-treatment or wilful neglect offences

WEBThe 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 …

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Pre-Trial Therapy The Crown Prosecution Service

WEBThe legal requirements of a prosecution. Data Protection Legislation. Particular aspects of psychological trauma that may impact on how a victim presents. …

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Communications Offences The Crown Prosecution Service

WEBs.127 (1) – an offender sends, or causes to be sent, via a public communications network a communication that is either grossly offensive, or of an indecent, obscene, or menacing …

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Criminal Damage The Crown Prosecution Service

WEBThe guidelines cover the following offences: Arson – criminal damage by fire. Criminal damage / arson with intent to endanger life or being reckless as to whether life …

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Whistleblowing: Frequently Asked Questions

WEBWhistleblowing is when an employee reports suspected past, present or imminent wrongdoing, or an attempt to conceal wrongdoing. Officially this is called …

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Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family …

WEBThis legal guidance addresses behaviour which is repeated and unwanted by the victim and which causes the victim alarm or distress. Cases involving stalking and …

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Gross Negligence Manslaughter The Crown Prosecution Service

WEBThe offence of gross negligence manslaughter (GNM) is committed where the death is a result of a grossly negligent (though otherwise lawful) act or omission on …

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County Lines Offending The Crown Prosecution Service

WEBAs ‘county lines’ offending covers a range of offences, this should be read alongside relevant police and CPS guidance, including the guidance on Modern Slavery, …

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Domestic Abuse The Crown Prosecution Service

WEBIntroduction. This legal guidance sets out how prosecutors should apply the Code for Crown Prosecutors (the Code) when considering any offences which fall within …

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Corporate Manslaughter The Crown Prosecution Service

WEBA partnership can be prosecuted for Corporate Manslaughter, but only if it is an employer. As long as the employer condition is satisfied, the relevant duties of care …

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Offences against the Person, incorporating the Charging Standard

WEBIntroduction. This Charging Standard is designed to assist prosecutors and investigators in selecting the most appropriate charge, in the light of the facts that can be …

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