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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

The Crown Prosecution Service isn’t ‘cherrypicking’. It’s making the right calls

Letters: In all the domestic abuse cases where the CPS took no further action, it had made the right decision, says chief inspector Andrew T Cayley, while Duncan Woodhead of the FDA union also rejects claims of ‘cherrypicking’

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - The Standard View: The justice system is failing Londoners at their time of greatest need

Britain’s justice system is on red alert. Today the Met Commissioner criticised the Crown Prosecution Service, accusing it of failing victims of crime by “cherry-picking” cases to artificially enhance conviction rates.

Evening Standard

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Worker who stole £350,000 from employer led life of luxury with cars and holidays

Harminder Gill bought himself luxury cars, holidays and expensive getaways at the expense of his employer.

Daily Record

Met police officers in manslaughter probe after Black man dies in Taser balcony incident

The man fell five floors from a balcony to the ground after being tasered by police and died later that day from critical injuries.

The Independent UK

Council leader cleared of lying about address criticises his prosecution

Russell Bowden was found not guilty of making a false statement in his nomination papers

Manchester Evening News

Brits fly out to Ibiza holiday home to find family have moved in and changed locks

The head of the Crown Prosecution Service Extradition Unit, Marc Robinson, is involved in his own legal battle in Ibiza to try to recover his property from squatters

Daily Mirror

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CPS includes ‘love-bombing’ in guidance on abusive partners prosecution

Big showering of affection at beginning of relationship can be used to confuse victims and gain control, CPS warns

The Guardian - UK

CCTV footage released of boozy Danny Graham smashing Land Rover through Wynyard shop

The Crown Prosecution Service has released footage showing the incident, in which Graham ploughs his Land Rover into a Teesside Co-Op

Chronicle Live

74-year-old extradited from Pakistan and charged with the 2005 murder of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky in Bradford

A 74-year-old man has been extradited from Pakistan and charged with the murder of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky in Bradford in 2005, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer slammed by Emily Thornberry for ‘back-sliding’ on rape case law

The Labour leader was slammed by shadow attorney general Emily Thornberry while in charge of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

The Independent UK

Essex police deny Braverman rebuked them over pub seizure of golliwog dolls

Force rebuffs claim home secretary said they should focus on ‘catching criminals’ after items taken from White Hart Inn in Grays

The Guardian - UK

Police force deny scolding by Home Secretary over seizure of pub's offensive dolls

Essex Police seized several golliwogs from the White Hart Inn in Grays last week as part of an investigation into a hate crime. The Daily Mail claimed Suella Braverman had reprimanded the force, but the police deny the claim.

Wales Online

Police force deny scolding by Braverman over seizure of racially offensive dolls from pub

A source close to the home secretary said her unhappiness at the incident had been passed on to the force.

The Independent UK

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Liverpool Echo

Lead detective on Olivia's family's 'courage' vs Cashman's courtroom 'cowardice'

Olivia's family were praised for their "courage and bravery" over the last seven months

The Guardian - UK

Met officer referred to prosecutors over fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

CPS will consider potential murder charge over death of 24-year-old in Streatham, south London

The Independent UK

File of evidence passed to CPS over fatal police shooting of Chris Kaba

Mr Kaba died after he was hit by a single gunshot fired by an armed officer on September 5 last year in Streatham Hill, south London.

Evening Standard

Chris Kaba fatal shooting by police referred to CPS

His family hope the ‘truth will emerge, without delay, through criminal proceedings’

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The Independent UK

Chris Kaba: Met officer who shot unarmed Black man dead after pursuit could face criminal charges

The family of Mr Kaba - whose death sparked protests - have welcomed the move and “hope CPS advise in favour of a prosecution”

The Independent UK

Funding boost for synagogues and schools to protect against antisemitic attacks

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she wants to ensure ‘vile criminals’ feel ‘full force of the law’ for such incidents.

Daily Mirror

Mum found with 147 wraps of cocaine freed by judge after it took two years to charge her

Mum Sian Finneywas caught "red handed" in February 2020 after police searched her home and seized 147 wraps of cocaine, along with scales, cash and mobile phones

The Week

‘Farting barrister’ wins £135,000 at tribunal

A flatulent barrister who tried to sue the Crown Prosecution Service has won £135,000 after his request to work from home was denied. An employment tribunal was told that Tarique Mohammed’s farts were caused by medication and therefore asking him to stop breaking wind violated his dignity. The tribunal found…

The Independent UK

Man charged over stabbing of ‘American spy’ outside leisure centre near GCHQ’s headquarters

Joshua Bowles, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday

The Independent UK

Man charged with attempted murder over stabbing of woman in Cheltenham

Joshua Bowles, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

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