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2. www.cps.gov.uk › about-cps › how-a-criminal-case-worksHow a criminal case works | The Crown Prosecution Service

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   The magistrates, District Judge or jury will then ‘retire’ to consider their verdict. The CPS prosecutor opens the trial – setting out the charges and the facts in the case. Our role is to prove, based on the evidence, that the defendant is guilty. The defence doesn’t need to prove that the defendant is innocent.

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3. www.cps.gov.uk › about-cps › how-we-make-our-decisionsHow we make our decisions - The Crown Prosecution Service

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   How we make our decisions. When a crime is reported, the police (or another investigative body) will investigate the crime. Once they've completed their investigation and are ready to refer...

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4. cps.gov.ukVictims' Guide - How we work with the police as they build ...

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   The kind of evidence that the police will look for will depend on the circumstances of your case. It’s their job to look for anything that supports what you’ve told them but also anything...

5. www.college.police.uk › app › prosecution-and-caseCharging and case preparation | College of Policing

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   In a criminal case, if there is sufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction against each suspect on each charge, a decision to charge is made. Depending on the type and seriousness of the offence committed, this decision is made by the police service or the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

6. www.gov.uk › your-rights-after-crimeAfter a crime: your rights - GOV.UK

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   • When you report the crime
   • During the police investigation

   The police must give you:

   •written confirmation of the crime you’ve reported

   •a crime reference number

   •contact details for the police officer dealing with your case

   They must also:

   •tell you clearly what will happen next

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   The police must give you updates on their investigation, and tell you within 5 days when a suspect is:

   •arrested or charged

   •set free or released on bail

   •given a caution, reprimand, final warning, or penalty notice

   When the police have finished their investigation, they can pass the information to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) who then decide if there’s enough evidence to take the case to court.

   If the police or the CPS decide to drop the charge, they must tell you within 5 days. You can ask for a review if you disagree with their decision.

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7. www.lawsociety.org.uk › criminal-lawCriminal law - The Law Society

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   The criminal law sets out the definitions of criminal offences and the rules and procedures that apply when: the police investigate an offence they allege you have committed. the prosecuting authorities charge you, and. you must appear in a criminal court. If you admit the offence or are found guilty, the court will impose a punishment on you ...

8. People also ask

   What does a police officer look for in a criminal case?

   • It’s their job to look for anything that supports what you’ve told them but also anything which undermines it or supports the suspect’s account. It’s important for the police to build a full picture of what happened including any evidence that might be put forward by the defence if the case goes to trial.

   Victims' Guide - How we work with the police as they build their case

   cps.gov.uk/victims-guide/victims-guide-how-we-work-police-they-build-their-case

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   What do police need to know about a crime?

   • The police must give you: They must also: They must also ask if you want to write a statement about how the crime has affected you. This is called a ‘victim personal statement’. It can be used later when the court is deciding on a punishment. The police must give you updates on their investigation, and tell you within 5 days when a suspect is:

   After a crime: your rights - GOV.UK

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   What information does the police look at in a case?

   • The police will only look at information that is relevant to the case. Every case is different, and the decision about what is relevant will depend on the unique facts in your case.

   Victims' Guide - How we work with the police as they build their case

   cps.gov.uk/victims-guide/victims-guide-how-we-work-police-they-build-their-case

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   What should I do if I've been convicted of a crime?

   • You should ask your police contact if you’d like to do this. The police, the CPS and the courts will use your statement to help us understand how the crime has affected you. This will help us to build the strongest possible case and also make sure you get the support you need through the criminal justice process.

   Victims' Guide - How we work with the police as they build their case

   cps.gov.uk/victims-guide/victims-guide-how-we-work-police-they-build-their-case

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   What kind of evidence will the police look for?

   • The kind of evidence that the police will look for will depend on the circumstances of your case. It’s their job to look for anything that supports what you’ve told them but also anything which undermines it or supports the suspect’s account.

   Victims' Guide - How we work with the police as they build their case

   cps.gov.uk/victims-guide/victims-guide-how-we-work-police-they-build-their-case

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   What if I am suspected of a criminal offence?

   • Being suspected of a criminal offence and being questioned by the police, either in a police station or in some other place such as your home, can be an unfamiliar and scary experience, so it is important that you have the support of a solicitor as soon as possible.

   Criminal law - The Law Society

   www.lawsociety.org.uk/public/for-public-visitors/common-legal-issues/criminal-law

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9. commonslibrary.parliament.uk › research-briefingsA short guide to the criminal justice system - House of ...

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   Jan 11, 2022 · Police powers to conduct investigations and apprehend suspects; Police and prosecution agency charging decisions; Private prosecutions; Out of court disposals; The anti-social behaviour ‘community trigger’. The second half outlines how criminal courts operate in England and Wales, including: The court system; Finding legal representation;