The Latest Breaking News from CPS

NGOs demand restoration of old pension system

Plan to intensify protest to mount pressure on govt.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2022

'He killed her because he loved her', her brother forgave him, and then he walked free from court - the couple whose story could change Britain

M.E.N court reporter Andrew Bardsley reports on an extraordinary case

Manchester Evening News · Jul 24, 2022

UK rape victim left feeling ‘suicidal’ after five-year wait for case to come to trial

The woman’s case is among thousands that have been affected by a record-breaking backlog of hearings likely to increase amid barrister strikes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022

How mercy-killings are prosecuted and why Graham Mansfield was convicted of killing his wife

"Mansfield failed to convince the jury that this had been a lawful killing"

Manchester Evening News · Jul 22, 2022

Tories’ ‘shameful lack of leadership’ sees crime at record high as number of charges fall

Knife crime, theft and domestic abuse have all increased in the 12 months to March

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022

More rape cases reaching court in England and Wales after years of decline

Police referred 14% more cases to CPS in 2021-22 than in previous year, and more suspects were charged

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022

Just Stop Oil activists banned from football for Spurs v West Ham pitch invasion

Just Stop Oil protestors who invaded the pitch during a Premier League clash between Spurs and West Ham have been banned from football matches for the next three years.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022

Ex-soldier handed football ban after making Nazi salute to Spurs fans

Shay Asher performed the offensive gesture towards the supporters, who are known to have a strong Jewish fan base, during a Premier League game.

Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022

CHA board approves leasing public housing land to CPS for new Near South Side high school

The plan is contingent on the school system receiving approval from the Board of Education for its $70 million share of the new high school.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2022

Rules around being 'semi-naked' during July heatwave

The law around whether you can walk around topless can be confusing

Liverpool Echo · Jul 19, 2022