Why did CPS drop 25, 821 cases last year?

Shadow Attorney General Dominic Grieve said: “The sheer number of cases involved may give rise to public concern if cases are not being prosecuted.” Figures obtained by The Mail on Sunday under the Freedom of Information Act reveal the CPS dropped 25,821 cases last year on “public interest” grounds.

When is a prosecution likely against a prison officer?

a prosecution is also more likely if the offence has been committed against a victim who was at the time a person serving the public (Code for Crown Prosecutors paragraph 4.12). A prison officer is a person who serves the public.

Who is the defendant in befile v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services?

Defendant denies that the injuries sustained by plaintiff are attributable to any wrongful or negligent conduct of the part of defendant’s employees. Defendant admits the roles, duties and legal obligations as alleged by the plaintiff and pleads that prison officials acted reasonably by intervening.

How many criminal cases are dropped each year?

Crown prosecutors are dropping tens of thousands of criminal cases each year despite having enough evidence to bring offenders to court. Last year they halted proceedings against more than 25,000 offenders, including thugs, vandals and shoplifters, because it was not in the “public interest” to continue.

What happens if assault charges are dropped by the CPS?

The decision to drop a case or pursue it is one that is taken by the police or CPS, often in conjunction and having taken into account a range of views, including those being expressed by the original complainant. It is important to note that dropped charges and an acquittal by a not guilty verdict are two very different things.

Can a case be dropped by the CPS?

The Secret Barrister echoed this when responding to questions about the case on Twitter, and said: “Cases cannot be dropped simply because a complainant doesn’t want their partner prosecuted. Such a system would reward those who successfully coerce victims to withdraw.

Why did the CPS pursue Caroline Flack case?

Criticism has also been levied at the CPS that the presenter was vulnerable at the time of the case proceedings. Following her death, Ms Flack’s management condemned the prosecution service for pursuing a “show trial”, which the representatives claimed was “not only without merit but not in the public interest”.

How does the CPS work with the police?

“The CPS does not investigate allegations of crime, or choose which cases to consider. CPS prosecutors must review every case referred to us by the police, or other investigators. We provide expert legal advice early in investigations to help build strong cases, or identify where a suspect should not be charged,” they said.