Crown Prosecution Service faces major overhaul after review
The Crown Prosecution Service is set for significant reforms after a damning report revealed systemic failures in case handling and communication with victims.
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UK prosecutors trained by Chinese government institutions
Exclusive investigation reveals Crown Prosecution Service lawyers received training from Chinese government institutions, raising serious questions about foreign influence and legal independence.
GCSE and A-Level English reforms target literacy gap
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to English GCSEs and A-Levels to address England's stubborn literacy gap and regional achievement disparities.
China spy case witness statement: 5p shortfall risk
Exclusive: The Director of Public Prosecutions reveals how a trivial administrative error nearly derailed a major national security case against alleged Chinese spies in Britain.
Starmer faces heat over China prosecutors meeting
Labour leader Keir Starmer confronts mounting criticism following revelations of a secretive meeting between Chinese prosecutors and senior CPS officials during his tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions.
Cummings: Starmer blocked Chinese spy prosecution
Dominic Cummings alleges Keir Starmer intervened to prevent prosecution of suspected Chinese spies during his time as DPP, raising serious national security concerns.
Badenoch: Starmer's China work poses security risk
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches extraordinary attack on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, claiming his previous work with Chinese entities poses national security risks ahead of general election.
CPS chief met Huawei reps at Downing Street
Exclusive: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer under pressure after CPS head met Chinese telecoms giant representatives at No 10, raising national security concerns.
Labour attacks CPS over failed China spy prosecution
Bridget Phillipson accuses CPS of mishandling high-profile China espionage case as Labour pushes for national security overhaul ahead of potential government.
CPS drops China spying case against parliamentary staff
Exclusive: Crown Prosecution Service drops case against UK parliamentary researchers accused of spying for China, citing insufficient evidence in security scandal that rocked Westminster.
Legal outcry as CPS drops China spies case
Top UK legal experts challenge CPS decision to abandon prosecution of three individuals accused of spying for China, raising serious questions about national security priorities.
CPS Appeals Kneecap Rapper's Terror Charge Dismissal
The Crown Prosecution Service challenges the dismissal of terrorism charges against Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh in a case testing free speech boundaries in UK music.
CPS appeals terror charge dismissal against Kneecap rapper
The Crown Prosecution Service challenges a controversial court decision to drop terrorism charges against Irish rapper Mo Chara for displaying a Hezbollah flag at a Belfast concert, reigniting debates about free speech and national security.
CPS admits institutional failures in Stephen Lawrence case
The Crown Prosecution Service makes unprecedented admission of institutional failure in handling the Stephen Lawrence murder case, acknowledging systemic racism affected justice.
Kyle's Workers' Rights Reforms Transform UK Employment
Groundbreaking workers' rights reforms championed by Kyle promise to reshape Britain's employment sector with enhanced protections and fairer workplace practices.
Tate Brothers Cleared of UK Rape Charges
Social media personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate have been cleared of rape and assault allegations in the UK after a legal battle that spanned nearly seven years. The Crown Prosecution Service has dropped all charges following a review of evidence.
Bus driver charged over fatal crash that killed teenager
A bus driver has been formally charged following a devastating collision that claimed the life of a 19-year-old girl in Walsall, as the victim's family pays emotional tribute.
China Spying Scandal: Parliament Alert Despite Dropped Case
Exclusive: UK parliamentarians receive security briefings about suspected Chinese espionage agents, as the CPS faces scrutiny for dropping a high-profile case. The security alert raises fresh concerns over Beijing's influence operations in British democra
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.
UK's Top Prosecutor Faces Misconduct Probe Over Sydney Incident
Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson under investigation after allegedly threatening man with wine bottle at Australian Celtic club event.
SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures
A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
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 probes 'paraglider' image at London pro-Palestinian march
The Crown Prosecution Service is investigating potential terrorism offences after an image of a paraglider was displayed at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in London, sparking widespread condemnation and police referrals.
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.
Record number of rape victims abandon cases as prosecutions plunge
Exclusive investigation reveals a devastating collapse in rape prosecutions in England and Wales, with victims withdrawing from cases at a record rate due to invasive evidence demands and interminable delays.
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.
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