Crown Prosecution Service West Midlands @CPSWestMids
Responsible for criminal prosecutions in West Midlands, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Mercia, and British Transport Police cases. Follow @CPSUK for CPS news cps.gov.uk/west-midlands West Midlands Joined January 2020-
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Today, community members, independent advisors (ISVAs and IDVAs) and criminal justice agencies joined us for our local scrutiny and involvement panel on controlling and coercive behaviour and rape which was co-chaired by DCCP Sarah Hammond and Melina Hancox from Victim Support.
⚖️ Gene Matthews, 53, has been convicted after sending abusive emails to #Walsall South MP, Valerie Vaz. Read more 👉 cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
⚖️A Walsall man who discussed sexually abusing children as young as six with convicted female paedophile Vicki Bevan has been jailed. Christopher Kennedy was sentenced to three years and nine months imprisonment at Wolverhampton Crown Court. More: ➡️cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
⚖️A Birmingham man has been sentenced after he ejaculated over a slice of cake he gave to a child. Karl Ball was sentenced to 32 months imprisonment on 28 February 2024 after admitting several child sexual offences. More: ➡️cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
⚖️The father of a six-month-old baby who suffered a non-survivable brain injury has been convicted of manslaughter. David Hollick denied causing catastrophic injuries to Kairo. The jury acquitted him of murder but convicted him of manslaughter. More: ➡️cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
⚖️In January 2024, our Magistrates’ and Crown Court units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases. More: ➡️ cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
⚖️Former primary school teacher Simon Murch, who acted as a 'sugar daddy' to a 12-year-old girl, has been jailed for seven and a half years for the rape of a girl under 13. More: ➡️ cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
⚖️A mother who caused serious harm to her child after overdosing them with paracetamol and codeine has been sentenced. MORE: ➡️ cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
⚖️In November 2023, our Magistrates’ Court unit successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases. More: ➡️ cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
If you’re being stalked online, it can feel overwhelming and difficult to know what to do. CPS stalking lead Olivia Rose and @paladinservice discuss whether you should block or ignore a stalker and tips for staying safe in the digital world. #16Days
Today marks the start of #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. We’re united across the CPS to tackle seemingly ‘harmless’ attitudes and behaviours as we work together this #WhiteRibbonDay to #ChangeTheStory for women and girls. 👇
⚖️In October 2023, our Magistrates' and Crown Court units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases. More: ➡️ cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
⚖️Huw Glover, a Wolverhampton doctor, was sentenced yesterday at Shrewsbury Crown Court to a two-year community order for one count of attempting to publish an obscene article. More: ➡️ cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
A so-called football fan has been found guilty of a hate crime after making racist gestures during a Premier League match in 2021. Jamie Arnold, 33, was convicted of racially aggravated harassment after a trial in Wolverhampton. @kickitout Read more 👉 cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
⚖️Calvin McLeod, Jerome Christie and Ravelle Hutchinson have been jailed for their involvement in the death of Jamie Benbow who was stabbed to death over drugs and money at his home on 21 October last year. More: ➡️cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
⚖️Karsan Rasul has been sentenced to 13 years and 10 months' imprisonment with a four-year extended licence period after he was convicted of oral rape and assault by penetration. More: ➡️cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
⚖️ Garry Jones, 38, a factory worker who admitted to contaminating food products used in popular high street restaurants, has been jailed after appearing in court today.
We are currently recruiting Senior Crown Prosecutors to join CPS West Midlands and work on some of our most complex and challenging cases from fraud and firearms offences to corporate manslaughter. Apply before 11:55pm on Sunday 15 October 2023. More: ➡️cps.gov.uk/careers-cps
⚖️A man has been convicted of murder after he stabbed another man at a nightclub. Edward Wilson, 39, was convicted of the murder of 29-year-old Akeem Francis-Kerr at Stafford Crown Court today. More: ➡️ cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…
Protecting the integrity of the game to make football safe and inclusive for all – Douglas Mackay, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor @CPSUK, on Addressing the surge of hate crimes in sporting events Second meeting of the MARS Network #CoE4Sport
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Join Communications Officers, Lucy and Rosie on their day court shadowing at the Central Criminal Court, the Old Bailey. Criminal trials are open to the public - find your local court 👉 gov.uk/find-court-tri…
⚖️ We are rolling out a new nationwide model for prosecuting adult rapes today as the next stage of a commitment to drive up the number of cases taken to court and improve victim experiences.
Really nice to meet Laura from @CPSWestMids at Stoke Pride. Was good to have a quick chat 👍
🌈 Happy Pride Month! We’re proud to work with communities to better understand the impact of homophobic, biphobic and transphobic hate crime and learn what more we can do to bring offenders to justice. #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2023
Last month we hosted a Community Accountability Forum to inform the development of our strategy for tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG).🧵[1/4]
Specialist Prosecutor Hannah Sidaway spoke to police & prosecutors this week on how Unlawful Act Manslaughter was used in a case where a victim took her own life after sustained abuse. We're committed to prosecuting offences against women & girls wherever our legal test is met.
Successful hate crime cases - @CPSWestMids: “In March 2023, our Magistrates' and Crown Court units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases.” cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/… #WeCare #WeStandTogether
We’re better protecting victims by updating our domestic abuse guidance for prosecutors on non-fatal strangulation and suffocation to ensure it reflects a racially and religiously aggravated form of these offences. Read more: cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance…
#GeorgiaVsBear shows the lifelong impact '#RevengePorn' can have on victims. Those like Bear who share sexual photos or videos without consent can expect to be prosecuted. We encourage all victims to come forward - you will be supported through the criminal justice process.
What an amazing experience for our students! ⚖️ #IAmAPhoenix #RiseUp
We were delighted to welcome students from Coventry University on our virtual work experience programme this week where they learned about our role in the criminal justice system and the range of career options available. @covcampus @CPSUK
Happy International Women's Day! #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity
🎉Happy International Women’s Day! Today we’re celebrating women across the CPS and hearing what #EmbraceEquity means to them. View more stories here👇
🔔Coming up in the next edition of our community newsletter: 'How did 13 women's testimonies secure the fate of serial rapist David Carrick?' Join us to learn more about how we brought the ex-police officer to justice 👇
❓ Want to find out more about the CPS legal trainee scheme ❓ We'll be on hand to answer your questions about our current opportunities on Thursday 26 January from 4.00pm. Secure you place now 👉 bit.ly/3HvGNlN
Maya wasn't sure if university was the right path for her. Instead, she became a CPS casework assistant and is now one our business support managers. We’re recruiting for casework assistants and administrative officers now. Read about Maya's career so far cps.gov.uk/stories/busine…
Interested in kick starting your career or looking for a change? Applications are now open to join the CPS as a legal trainee, administrative officer or casework assistant. ⚖️ Find your purpose and apply today 👉 cps.gov.uk/careers-cps
Congratulations to @ConradGayle, our deputy chair, on receiving an MBE in the King's New Year's Honours List for services to law and order and his eight years of service on the NBCPA executive committee. We are extremely proud of you Conrad and this fantastic achievement. @CPSUK
Everyone has a right to go out without fear of harm. It's a crime for someone to expose themselves, take inappropriate pictures or make you feel threatened on the street. Working with police, we'll do all we can to support those who come forward.