The Code also states that, having concluded that the evidential stage of the Full Code Test is met, in deciding whether a prosecution is required in the public interest, prosecutors will take into account any views expressed by the victim or, in appropriate cases, the family, regarding the impact that the offence has had.ĥ. The Code states that prosecutors must be satisfied that there is sufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of a conviction against each suspect on each charge. The Code for Crown Prosecutors ('the Code') sets out how we make decisions about whether or not to prosecute. This framework addresses the lack of clarity and fit.Ĥ. These have been well intentioned but, over time, this has led to a lack of clarity on our overall commitment and how the constituent parts of this overall commitment fit together. In the past the CPS has made many different statements about our commitments to victims and witnesses in a range of different circumstances. The document itself gives a clear overview of the issues whilst the links provide a gateway to more detailed information about certain categories of offence, victim or witness.ģ. This document is a new framework that gives prosecutors easy access to the key considerations that they should take into account in their dealings with victims and witnesses. The CPS will enable, encourage and support the effective participation of victims and witnesses at all stages in the criminal justice process.Ģ. The fundamental role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is to protect the public, support victims and witnesses and deliver justice. Forced Marriage and Honour-based Crimesġ.Hate crime: homophobic and transphobic crime.Crimes against victims and witnesses with mental health issues.Crimes against victims and witnesses with a learning disability.Cases involving children as victims and witnesses.Scams targeting businesses may succeed because they look like the real thing or because the scammer is able to take advantage of a busy office environment. What is a scam?Ī scam is a form of dishonest action. They use modern technology to create fake websites, emails and invoices that seem legitimate to even the most astute business person. Scammers go to great lengths to convince you that they are legitimate and genuine, and are using increasingly sophisticated means to target victims.
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