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CPS halts prosecution of six protesters for attending Sarah Everard vigil

The prosecution of six protesters for attending a vigil for Sarah Everard has been halted. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) informed the protesters’ lawyers that the prosecutions had been “discontinued” last week, The Observer reported. In a ...

14 Aug 2022 at 11:59

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Louth victims group say DPP decision to not prosecute 25 abuse cases against Michael Shine has left victims "devastated"

A Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) decision not to prosecute 25 cases of sexual abuse “has left survivors of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of former surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, devastated,” ...

19 Aug 2022 at 14:33

Four people referred for prosecution for flying drones after Queen’s death

Four people were referred for prosecution by police for flying drones during the period after the Queen’s death, according to a senior counter-terrorism officer. Most pilots identified were “hobbyists making innocent mistakes” but a ...

27 Sept 2022 at 17:13

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

Delays to criminal trials affected by the ongoing barristers’ strike may not be a good enough reason to keep defendants in custody on remand if the dispute continues beyond the end of November, High Court judges have said. The ...

28 Sept 2022 at 16:40

Police investigating claims staff mistreated patients at mental health unit

Police have opened an investigation into allegations staff mistreated patients at a mental health unit. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the probe comes following a period of undercover filming at The Edenfield Centre. ...

28 Sept 2022 at 03:32

‘Nonsense’ to say Labour has not been leading on cost of living – Starmer

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “nonsense” to claim his party has not been leading on the cost-of-living crisis. He also described Boris Johnson as a “bulls***er” when pressed to come up with a nickname for ...

12 Aug 2022 at 19:48

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Man in his 20s charged over serious assault in Co Wicklow

A man has been charged after a man was attacked at a house in Co Wicklow, gardai said. Two men were arrested on Thursday over the serious assault, which happened on the Ashfield Estate in the early hours of Tuesday ...

19 Aug 2022 at 22:02

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Daniel Hegarty's family left in legal limbo

Des Doherty, the solicitor for the family of Daniel Hegarty (15) who was murdered by a British soldier during Operation Motorman in Derry, praised the “great fortitude and determination” of the young man's family. ...

30 Jul 2022 at 19:33

Man charged under Treason Act after alleged crossbow incident at Windsor Castle

Man charged under Treason Act after crossbow incident at Windsor Castle

A man has been charged under the Treason Act after he was arrested while allegedly carrying a crossbow in the grounds of Windsor Castle “with intent to injure” the Queen on Christmas Day, the Crown Prosecution ...

02 Aug 2022 at 17:19

Harry Dunn’s mother has faith in CPS despite court hearing postponement

The mother of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn has said she has “a lot of faith in the CPS that justice will be done” after a court hearing for her son’s alleged killer was postponed. Charlotte Charles told ...

22 Mar 2022 at 13:25

Ex-officer vows to bring private prosecution over shooting of Pc Yvonne Fletcher

A former police officer has vowed to bring a private prosecution over the shooting of Pc Yvonne Fletcher as colleagues and friends gathered for a service to mark 38 years since her death. The 25-year-old ...

16 Apr 2022 at 13:25

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No evidence police leaked Denis Donaldson information before murder: Ombudsman

There is no evidence that police leaked information about the whereabouts of a former Sinn Fein member who was unmasked as an informant before he was murdered, a watchdog report has said. Denis ...

11 Mar 2022 at 11:33

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