The Latest Breaking News from CPS

Call for Government to show ‘more ambition’ in tackling low rape prosecutions

Police forces in England and Wales recorded the highest number of rapes and sexual offences in a 12-month period in the year to September.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

MPs urge police forces in England and Wales to have specialist rape investigators

Expansion of specialist teams proposed in report, along with independent legal advice for complainants

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2022

Put ‘rape teams’ on all police forces in England and Wales, say MPs

Rollout of specialist units among reforms proposed in select committee report on low prosecution rate

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2022

Judge grants temporary restraining order against CPS for 6 teachers who sued over vaccine mandate

In a temporary restraining order, Judge Raylene Grischow ruled CPS can’t take any action against the teacher’s employment for not complying with the district’s vaccination or testing requirement.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2022

6 Chicago teachers who sued CPS over its vaccine mandate win legal victory

CHICAGO — An Illinois judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday that prevents Chicago Public Schools from taking employment action against six teachers for refusing to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or undergo weekly testing.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 9, 2022

After years of futility, newest City Council member wants to deliver high school to Near South Side

“Applying to a selective enrollment school is sometimes harder than getting into college,” Ald. Nicole Lee told the Sun-Times. “And we need better quality options ... if you don’t happen to get that perfect score or score high enough.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022

LSC candidate slates nearly filled as CPS gears up for elections

For the first time, kids in sixth through eighth grades are eligible to serve on 420 elementary school councils, and 759 students that age have submitted applications to run.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022

Man raped sleeping woman then claimed 'I never touched her'

DNA evidence undid Daniel McDonough's lies after he raped a woman nearly half his age

Liverpool Echo · Apr 7, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Teachers’ body flays delay in repeal of CPS

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The Hindu · Apr 7, 2022

Every misleading statement Boris Johnson has made to parliament since the general election

Misleading the country: The prime minister has failed formally to correct at least 17 false statements since the 2019 general election

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022