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CPS drops China espionage case against two men

The Crown Prosecution Service has discontinued its case against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, accused of spying for China, citing insufficient evidence. The case collapses amid heightened UK-China tensions.

CPS Drops Charges Against Parliament Square Protesters

The Crown Prosecution Service has abandoned all charges against four individuals arrested under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2023 during a protest in Parliament Square, marking a significant moment for civil liberties in the UK.

CPS warns of prosecutions for UK protest extremism

The Crown Prosecution Service for London warns that individuals displaying extremist symbols or making threatening chants at pro-Palestine protests will face criminal charges, as it clarifies public order laws.

Met Police criticised over Palestine protest advice

The Metropolitan Police is under fire after advising pro-Palestine protesters to avoid phrases that could be 'inflammatory'. Critics call it a 'chilling' attack on free speech as the force defends its stance.

Murder Charge Dropped in Southport Shooting Case

Exclusive: CPS drops murder charge against Everton security guard in Olivia Pratt-Korbel case, citing 'insufficient evidence'. Merseyside Police face questions over investigation.

Tommy Robinson cleared of St Pancras assault charges

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson will not face prosecution over an alleged assault at London's St Pancras station, following a review by the Crown Prosecution Service citing insufficient evidence.

Tommy Robinson cleared of St Pancras assault charge

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson will not face prosecution over an alleged assault at London's St Pancras station after prosecutors concluded there was no realistic prospect of conviction.

CPS probes Tory YouTube channel over prison filming

The Crown Prosecution Service has initiated a criminal investigation into a Conservative-linked YouTube channel for allegedly filming inside HMP Peterborough without authorisation, following a complaint from the Ministry of Justice.

Dad kills intruder to protect family in UK home invasion

A UK father recounts the harrowing moment he was forced to kill an armed intruder to protect his sleeping family. The incident in Wiltshire has ignited a national debate on homeowners' rights and self-defence laws.

New Evidence Forces Caroline Flack Case Review

Exclusive: A bombshell dossier containing fresh evidence about the police investigation into Caroline Flack's death has been submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, prompting calls for a full case review.

4,000 crimes unsolved under Starmer as DPP

A damning investigation reveals that over 4,000 crimes, including violent offences, went unsolved during Sir Keir Starmer's tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions. Critics question his law-and-order credentials as Labour leader.

CPS drops wrongful assault case in Epping

The Crown Prosecution Service has withdrawn charges against Dean Smith, who was falsely accused of assaulting a Home Office immigration officer during a raid in Essex.

CPS drops climate protesters case in legal U-turn

The Crown Prosecution Service has discontinued a high-profile case against environmental activists in South Gloucestershire, sparking debate over protest rights and legal boundaries.

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