Operation Aloft: Evidence file sent to Crown Prosecution Service Exclusive: Investigation that led to arrest of former city mayor takes significant step Liverpool Echo · Jun 26, 2023
Stephen Lawrence’s father and friend call for murder inquiry to be reopened Met urged to re-examine case after new suspect is named and evidence emerges of police mistakes The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023
Police name major suspect in murder of Stephen Lawrence The Stephen Lawrence case had a significant impact on race relations and the fight against racism in the United Kingdom Wales Online · Jun 26, 2023
Charges changed against man accused of Somerset ‘gimp suit’ incidents Joshua Hunt had been remanded into custody on May 10 The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023
Behind bars: how rap lyrics are being used to convict Black British men Exclusive: Crown Prosecution Service claims no one is convicted solely via lyrics, but shocking new research finds juries being shown music and dance as evidence of guilt The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023
Ex police watchdog chief Michael Lockwood charged with rape of schoolgirl Michael Lockwood, 64, has been charged with nine offences under the Sexual Offences Act Liverpool Echo · Jun 16, 2023
Former head of police watchdog charged with raping young girl Michael Lockwood is the former director general of the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
Ex-chief of police watchdog charged with sex offences including rape of young girl Former director general of the Independent Office for Police Conduct Michael Lockwood has been charged with nine sexual offences allegedly committed… The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023
Former head of police watchdog charged with raping child Michael Lockwood resigned as director general of the Independent Office for Police Conduct in December The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
Five guilty of ‘utterly horrific’ torture and murder of man in cellar over £300 debt Adam Clapham, 31, was tied to a chair and tortured for five hours in a Rotherham basement The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
Senior Met Police officer charged with breaking sex offence notification requirements Superintendent Novlett Robyn Williams is accused of failing to provide required information The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Police officer being investigated after woman, 81, dies in Sophie escort crash The police constable is being investigated for causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023
Fund the services that support rape victims Letter: The help of independent sexual violence advisers can stop many victims from withdrawing from the justice system, but they need to be properly resourced, says Sally Plumb The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023
Families of three young men jailed over Moss Side 'gang' murder apply to review their convictions The application has been backed by Manchester MP Lucy Powell Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2023
Liverpool Echo · May 25, 2023 Neighbours ran to help schoolgirls, 12, after Brookside star crashed into them Louis Emerick hit two schoolgirls as they crossed the road to go to the shop
Daily Record · May 24, 2023 Ex-Brookside star admits shattering schoolgirls' legs in horror car crash Louis Emerick Grant, often credited as Louis Emerick, is best known for his role as Mick Johnson in the Channel 4 soap.
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023 Greater Manchester police won’t oppose appeal of man jailed for 17 years for rape Exclusive: Police and CPS say they no longer consider Andrew Malkinson’s conviction safe after another man’s DNA found on victim’s clothing
Evening Standard · May 22, 2023 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’
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023 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’
Evening Standard · May 18, 2023 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.
Daily Record · May 17, 2023 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.
The Independent UK · May 12, 2023 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 · May 5, 2023 Paralegal jailed for leaking Crown Prosecution Service files to criminal gangs Rachel Simpson is said to have ‘betrayed’ the criminal justice system and the public
Manchester Evening News · May 2, 2023 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
Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023 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