Lord Janner to face abuse charges as CPS decision overturned
Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders is facing calls to resign after she was forced into a U-turn over her decision not to charge Lord Janner for alleged child sex
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Record number of convictions for violent crimes against women
A record number of people in England and Wales are being convicted of violent crimes against women, figures show. There have been increases in the number of successful prosecutions for
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Justice system handling of hate crime ‘disappointing’
The criminal justice system has failed to act on recommendations to improve the way disability hate crime is dealt with, inspectors have warned. A report published in March 2013 found
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Crown Prosecution Service to review Janner decision
The Crown Prosecution Service has said it will review its decision not to charge the Labour peer Lord Janner over allegations of historic child sex abuse. Lord Janner was accused
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MPs warn of perceived establishment whitewash over Janner decision
The decision not to charge Lord Janner over alleged child sexual abuse could lead the public to see any investigation into the establishment as a “whitewash”, a group of senior
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Regrets over ‘many mistakes’ investigating peers’ alleged historic abuse
Revelations that opportunities were missed to prosecute a former Labour peer for alleged sex attacks on children have been described as “very depressing” by a senior prosecutor. Lord Janner, now
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Abuse victims outraged as Peer escapes trial over alleged child abuse
A veteran Labour peer will not stand trial for historic sex abuse allegations because of the “severity” of his dementia. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the allegations against Lord
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Police threaten legal action and urge review of Janner ruling
A veteran Labour peer will not stand trial for historic sex abuse allegations because of the “severity” of his dementia. But the move has sparked anger and Leicestershire Police are
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New protocol for rape & sexual abuse cases
A predicted 30% surge in rape trials has prompted police and prosecutors to overhaul guidelines on handling cases. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and police chiefs have launched a joint
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New draft guidance issued over domestic abuse cases
Elderly victims of domestic violence may experience more frequent or increased intensity of abuse, according to overhauled guidance for criminal prosecutors. New draft guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS),
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