The Latest Breaking News from Crown Prosecution Service

‘Depraved’ sexual predator who raped woman and secretly filmed others is jailed

Police said Craig France targeted young women at nightclubs and took them to his home where he had set up hidden cameras.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Husband of woman found dead in a car in London charged with murder

Harshita Brella moved to the UK last April with Pankaj Lamba, who is believed to no longer be in the country

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025

New details revealed in case of Harshita Brella found murdered in car in east London

A Channel 4 Investigation has spoken to Harshita Brella’s family in India as well as relatives of her husband Pankaj Lamba, the prime suspect in her killing

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

‘Tick box exercise’ over CPS casework quality must ‘fundamentally change’

Inspectors discovered a culture where legal managers were ‘reluctant’ to give prosecutors feedback on improvement for ‘fear of overwhelming them’.

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

Police boss wanted to release Southport killer’s religion to stop disinformation

Merseyside Police chief constable Serena Kennedy said she was advised against publishing the detail by local CPS, while national CPS approved.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

BBC Board admits it ‘fell short and failed people’ following Tim Westwood review

The review was launched following allegations about Westwood, who was accused of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour by multiple women in 2022.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

Man convicted over plot to commit FGM in ‘landmark case’ has sentence increased

Emad Kaky, 48, had his sentenced increased to seven years’ imprisonment after the case was referred to the Court of Appeal

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025

CPS decision to charge Sam Kerr was attack on free speech, says lawyer

Exclusive: Geoffrey Robertson KC calls for investigation into prosecutors’ handling of case against footballer

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025

Boy, 15, charged with murder after stabbing at Sheffield school

Teenager was arrested after stabbing of Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at All Saints Catholic high school on Monday

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025

Officer ‘was determined’ to pursue prosecution of Chelsea striker Sam Kerr

Kerr, 31, is on trial charged with causing racially aggravated harassment to Pc Stephen Lovell after calling him ‘stupid and white’.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025