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Former CPS chief says clampdown on protests risks creating ‘thought crimes’

Exclusive: Max Hill KC says it is imperative to protect free speech when setting limits on protesting

The Guardian - UK

No short-term fix to cut court trials backlog, says leading prosecutor

Outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions Max Hill KC says a shortage of barristers and judges is creating problems.

The Independent UK

CPS updates guidance on mercy killings and failed suicide pacts

The new guidelines aim to give prosecutors clearer direction on how to assess the public interest in these morally and legally complex cases.

The Independent UK

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CPS boss admits number of rape charges overstated

Figures have included offenders initially charged with rape but only convicted of sexual assault

Evening Standard

Rape victims to be offered CPS meeting after not guilty pleas

The measures are aimed at reducing the number of complainants who withdraw from the process over fears about giving evidence.

The Independent UK

DPP hits back at Met chief by suggesting police are not bringing enough cases

Max Hill’s comments follow Sir Mark Rowley accusing the Crown Prosecution Service of ‘cherry-picking’ easy cases to boost its conviction rates’

Evening Standard

Human rights laws ‘not stopping protest prosecutions’, CPS chief says after Braverman attacks

Exclusive: Max Hill KC says prosecutors ‘have the legal tools we need’ as new protest laws go through parliament

The Independent UK

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Chelsea fans tell FA to 'update rule book' after supporters left 'unwelcome' by chants

Nottingham Forest's draw with Chelsea on Sunday was marred by the singing of a homophobic chant, with both Premier League sides' LGBT+ supporters groups hitting out

Daily Mirror

Pensioner convicted of raping and murdering ex-partner’s niece in 1975 double jeopardy case

Dennis McGrory was previously cleared of murder in 1976, on the directions of a judge

Evening Standard

Pensioner convicted of murder in oldest double jeopardy case

In 1976, McGrory was tried on a circumstantial case and was cleared of murder on the directions of a judge.

The Independent UK

Chelsea issue statement as Erik ten Hag condemns homophobic chants in Man Utd draw

Homophobic chanting was heard during the Premier League draw between Chelsea and Manchester United, with those on both sides issuing responses to events at Stamford Bridge

Daily Mirror

Barristers’ strike delays ‘may not be good enough reason to extend custody’

The Director of Public Prosecutions had brought a challenge against decisions made in two separate cases in Bristol and Manchester.

The Independent UK

Judges 'wrong' to bail defendants due to barristers' strike, High Court told

Judges in two cases - including one in Manchester - refused to extend custody time limits despite the strikes

Manchester Evening News

Judges ‘wrong’ to take position over barrister pay dispute, High Court told

The Director of Public Prosecutions is challenging judges’ refusals to extend custody in two separate criminal cases in Bristol and Manchester.

The Independent UK

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