Crown Prosecution Service

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is hiring more trainee lawyers to address increasing criminal court caseloads and backlogs. This recruitment drive aims to help the prosecution service compete with large law firms.

Mohammad Bashir was sentenced to life in prison for planning a terror attack on the UK's Defense Academy, uncovered during the investigation into a synagogue stabbing by his associate Jihad Al-Shamie. Bashir and Al-Shamie discussed using weapons and a fake suicide vest for the attacks, though the Defense Academy plot did not materialize.

A man accused of killing UK politician Ann Widdecombe appeared in court, where prosecutors detailed a two-minute hammer attack at her home. Joshua Kerry, 28, faces a murder charge, and the case, now at London's Old Bailey, involves ongoing investigations into potential political or terrorist motives.

Andrew and Tristan Tate, dual U.S.-British citizen social media influencers, were arrested in Miami on rape and sex trafficking charges. U.K. prosecutors added charges related to four new victims, increasing the total alleged U.K. victims to seven. The brothers deny wrongdoing and face extradition proceedings to the U.K.

The UK is seeking the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate as the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has decided to prosecute the brothers for additional alleged sexual offenses.

British prosecutors added 38 new charges, including rape and human trafficking, against Andrew and Tristan Tate in the UK, following their arrest in Miami by U.S. Marshals. The brothers, who deny all allegations, face extradition proceedings amid claims from their lawyer that the charges are politically motivated.

The Tate brothers were arrested in the US following additional charges filed against them in the UK. The Crown Prosecution Service has requested their extradition, while their lawyer called the charges 'slander.'

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, the controversial social media influencers, were arrested in Miami by the Crown Prosecution Service following new charges brought by British prosecutors.

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami by federal authorities on Saturday. British prosecutors seek their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges related to alleged offenses between 2010 and 2017. The brothers, dual U.S. and British citizens, were previously arrested in Romania in 2022 on similar allegations but denied the charges.

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami by federal authorities. British prosecutors seek their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges for alleged offenses between 2010 and 2017.

Annie is suing the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) after her stepfather's abuse trial was poorly executed, allegedly breaching her human rights. The prosecution's handling of the case caused her significant emotional distress, as highlighted by a childhood photograph that triggered strong emotions.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has been urged to urgently improve its investigations to prevent repeat failures like those in the Andrew Malkinson scandal. A watchdog criticized the CCRC's 'lack of proactive, effective casework quality assurance' but affirmed the organization is 'fit for purpose'.

A UK High Court judge denied Andrew and Tristan Tate permission to challenge the withholding of accusers' identities until their extradition from Romania. The judge ruled prosecutors acted lawfully to protect three women accusing the brothers of rape and human trafficking, finding no breach of the brothers' fair trial rights.

Keir Starmer resigned as Labour leader and UK prime minister after a term marked by policy reversals and low public approval. The article argues his 2024 election victory relied on a deceptive narrative and a flawed electoral system, with Andy Burnham, his likely successor, facing similar challenges unless he shifts Labour's approach.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) chief stated that investigations into Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could take more than a year.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has decided against retrialing two brothers who were filmed assaulting a police officer at Manchester airport. However, the officer involved could still face prosecution.

A Canadian man, Kenneth Law, pleaded guilty to counseling or aiding suicide after selling lethal substances online to individuals who used them to end their lives. He faces sentencing in Canada, with 14 murder charges withdrawn as part of a plea agreement, though over 100 suicides globally are linked to his activities.

Yvette Cooper, then-home secretary, wrote a newspaper column justifying Palestine Action's proscription despite a warning from the Crown Prosecution Service that it could prejudice a trial. The trial involves six activists accused of breaking into an Israeli arms manufacturer's factory in 2024. Cooper's column may have unfairly impacted the criminal proceedings.

A former drug dealer who now works in probation denies killing his stepdaughter 50 years ago by scalding her in the bath as a form of punishment. The incident allegedly occurred when the stepdaughter was five years old. The case has resurfaced, leading to the former dealer's denial of the accusations.

A man has been charged in connection with an arson attack on a former synagogue in London as part of a counter-terrorism probe. The incident is being investigated by authorities. The former synagogue was targeted in the attack.

A 50-year-old man has been charged after an antisemitic hate crime incident occurred on a bus in North London. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime. The man's identity has not been released.

A British couple, known as one of Britain's 'first gay dads', has been charged with rape, sexual assault, and modern slavery trafficking for sexual exploitation. The charges are related to sexual exploitation. The couple's identities have not been disclosed due to legal restrictions.

Prosecutors in England and Wales have been told to fast-track hate crime prosecutions after a spate of antisemitic attacks. The guidance aims to tackle the 'climate of fear' felt by the Jewish community. The move comes after the prime minister called the situation a 'crisis for all of us'.

A veteran magistrate has admitted to being addicted to heroin while presiding over criminal cases, but denies involvement with a drugs gang. The magistrate's addiction spanned several years. The case raises concerns about the integrity of the judicial system.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) warns that young people may not recognize they are victims of stalking, as it introduces an action plan to address a rising number of stalking offenses in England and Wales. Last year saw a record 7,168 stalking charges, with over 80% linked to domestic abuse, indicating most victims are targeted by someone they know.