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Essex police drop Allison Pearson case after CPS advice

Police were advised there was no chance of conviction against journalist after hate crime investigation, Guardian understands

The Guardian - UK

Charges dropped against Zara Aleena killer over ‘prison relationship’

A prison workshop instructor had admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with Jordan McSweeney at HMP Belmarsh.

Evening Standard

Mother accused of squeezing baby to death cleared of murder

Laura Langley, 38, was alleged to have killed seven-week-old daughter Edith.

Evening Standard

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After Wrongful Diagnosis, Texas CPS Took This Baby Away

Thankfully, a judge reunited the Boatright family last week.

Reason

Reform UK presses ahead with bid for private prosecution over airport fracas

Nigel Farage confirmed the party is to pursue legal action as the CPS said it is still considering the Manchester Airport case.

The Independent UK

Starmer says police should focus on ‘what matters most’ amid Pearson tweet investigation

PM’s comments come as controversy continues about investigation into Telegraph columnist’s deleted tweet

The Guardian - UK

Police officer jailed for nine years after sexually touching girl while on duty

Dean Dempster, of Greater Manchester Police, assaulted the child while on duty in Oldham in December last year

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CPS considering ‘complex’ evidence over alleged misconduct at Deepcut barracks

Four soldiers died from gunshot wounds at the Surrey barracks between 1995 and 2002.

Evening Standard

CPS has spent 18 months considering charges over Deepcut barracks deaths

Police last year recommended charging ex-officer with misconduct over deaths of soldiers at barracks

The Guardian - UK

Is cannabis harmful in pregnancy?

Cannabis is not recommended in pregnancy, but experts say stigmatizing mothers for it introduces additional risks

Salon

Police submit file to CPS over Tim Westwood sexual abuse allegations

Met inquiry looking into historical accusations against former Radio 1 hip-hop DJ

The Guardian - UK

CPS to consider charging ex-BBC DJ Tim Westwood over sexual misconduct allegations

Development comes after the BBC confirmed that an independent inquiry into Westwood’s conduct while at the broadcaster had been completed

The Independent UK

Tim Westwood: CPS to consider bringing charges against former BBC Radio 1 DJ

Metropolitan Police hand over dossier of evidence into historic sex abuse allegations

Evening Standard

CPS considers charging DJ Tim Westwood over sexual abuse allegations

The Metropolitan Police confirmed it had submitted evidence against the DJ to prosecutors.

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Russell Brand investigation sent to CPS to consider charges

Police have asked prosecutors to consider bringing charges against Russell Brand following an investigation into alleged historical abuse.

Evening Standard

CPS considers charging Russell Brand over sex offence allegations

The actor denies the accusations, and previously stated that all his sexual relationships were ‘absolutely always consensual’.

The Independent UK

Police investigating Russell Brand sex assault case ask CPS to consider charges

The actor denies the accusations, and previously stated that all his sexual relationships were ‘absolutely always consensual’

The Independent UK

CPS deciding whether to charge MP Mike Amesbury over alleged punch video

Footage appeared to show the Runcorn and Helsby MP punching a man to the ground last weekend

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The Guardian - UK

Crown court backlog in England and Wales ‘could hit 100,000 without radical overhaul’

Chief inspector raises prospect of judge-only trials and greater use of magistrates to reduce prosecutors’ caseloads

Evening Standard

CPS consider charging MP Mike Amesbury over alleged punch incident

Footage appeared to show the Runcorn and Helsby MP punching a man to the ground last weekend.

Evening Standard

Crown court backlog could hit 100,000 without ‘radical’ action – watchdog

Anthony Rogers said measures like resorting to judge-only trials may need to be considered.

The Guardian - UK

Anti-abortion activists set up outside clinic ‘safe zones’ on first day of new law in England

Pro-choice campaigners welcome CPS guidance that ‘silent prayer’ is among the activities prohibited within the 150-metre buffer area

Evening Standard

What are safe access zones and is silent prayer banned?

The zones are now in place in England and Wales, with the equivalent having come into force in Scotland in September and Northern Ireland last year.

The Independent UK

Video: Drink-driver crashes into prime minister’s Chequers country estate

A drink-driver crashed into the gates of the prime minister’s Chequers country estate in Buckinghamshire on 25 June.

The Independent UK

Failure to ban silent prayer outside abortion clinics ‘defeats the point of buffer zones’, campaigners say

‘If they want to do prayers then they shouldn’t do that in buffer zones. The whole point of the buffer zone is to have privacy for those accessing care. It defeats the point if silent prayer is allowed,’ campaigner warns

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