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Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked amid rise in antisemitic incidents

Hate crime prosecutions are set to be fast-tracked across England and Wales amid a "deeply troubling rise in antisemitic incidents", the country's chief prosecutor has announced. Stephen Parkinson, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), has issued new guidance to prosecutors which permits "any supporting evidence can be obtained subsequently" once…

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says former business secretary

Sir Vince Cable, who was secretary of state for business and trade during part of Andrew’s time in the role, said there should be both a police or Director of Public Prosecutions review to determine whether criminal corruption occurred

Evening Standard

China spy case evidence was not strong enough for trial, says chief prosecutor

Stephen Parkinson, the Director of Public Prosecutions, insisted the failure of the case was not ‘a question of blame’

Evening Standard

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Aviation body referred to prosecutors after pilot death

A Victorian coroner has referred Recreational Aviation Australia to prosecutors after making findings into the death of a pilot in 2022.

AAP

Future criminal action in Lehrmann case a matter for DPP: ACT govt

The ACT has noted the Federal Court's findings.

The Canberra Times

Stephen Parkinson named as new head of Crown Prosecution Service

The new Director of Public Prosecutions has had a ‘stellar legal career’, the Attorney General said.

The Independent UK

'Wrong as a matter of logic': Acting DPP addresses criticism of sex offence cases

He says it is wrong to think all acquitted people should never have stood trial.

The Canberra Times

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'Oppressive and unfair': Judge's message amid 'unprecedented attention'

An inquiry found the Director of Public Prosecutions lied to her in court.

The Canberra Times

Shane Drumgold resigns after sweeping criticisms of his conduct in the Lehrmann case

The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, Shane Drumgold, has resigned in the wake of an independent inquiry’s sweeping criticisms of his conduct in the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

The Conversation

'The fire has been extinguished': Drumgold resigns, disputes findings

He says he acted in good faith, though his conduct was 'less than perfect'.

The Canberra Times

Any charges for Daryl Maguire over Icac findings of ‘serious corrupt conduct’ may take years

Case against former MP for Wagga Wagga may take up to two years to be assessed because director of public prosecutions cannot simply use Icac evidence

The Guardian - AU

Doctor 'seems to suggest' alleged killer driver is fit for trial, court told

The expert's 'equivocal' report will, however, delay a definitive decision.

The Canberra Times

ACT's top prosecutor says he was wrong to suspect federal political interference in Bruce Lehrmann case

Shane Drumgold, the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, tells an inquiry he was mistaken to believe federal politicians had interfered with a rape investigation.

ABC News

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions tells inquiry he suspected federal politicians may have tried to interfere with Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution

Shane Drumgold tells the ACT Board of Inquiry he had wondered whether government ministers were exerting pressure on police investigators.

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Irish Mirror

Man arrested over fatal shooting of Keith Branigan at caravan park in Clogherhead in 2019

Gangland figure Keith Branigan was 29 at the time he was shot to death in broad daylight

ABC News

Police union hits back at ACT's top prosecutor after he criticised officers' actions during Bruce Lehrmann trial

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold draws the ire of the Australian Federal Police Association after his letter criticising police actions in the now-abandoned trial of Bruce Lehrmann was made public.

Dublin Live

Woman arrested in connection with Ballyfermot stabbing released without charge

A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions

The Canberra Times

Alleged airport shooter gets 'sick of waiting', refuses to attend court

Representations sent to the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions have been "nominally accepted", Ali Ammoun's lawyer has told a court.

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Dublin Live

An Bord Pleanala report referred to Director of Public Prosecutions

One Senator said it is "absolutely critical" that the public have confidence in the planning process

Dublin Live

Brother of Dublin mum-of-five Sandra Boyd says 'I am sorry' as he's charged with killing her

He did not apply for bail when he faced an emotionally charged hearing on March 23. He has remained in custody since while gardai sought directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)

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Former Labor MP Annabel Digance and husband accused of blackmail granted permission to travel interstate

Annabel and Greg Digance, who are accused of blackmailing the South Australian Premier, are granted permission to travel interstate on the condition they notify the Director of Public Prosecutions and report to police upon return.

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