Battered young mum told attacker will not be charged

A YOUNG mother who fell victim to a frenzied attack spoke of her anguish yesterday after prosecutors told her nobody will stand trial for the assault which tore her life apart.

Rain Shirley was punched to the ground then repeatedly kicked in the head when violence erupted in a Newquay hotel in the early hours.

Yet no criminal prosecution will be brought against the brute who left her with physical and emotional scars, after the Crown Prosecution Service decided it did not have sufficient evidence.

Yesterday, Rain, 23, told of the effects of her ordeal and her frustration at a criminal justice system that she claims is "built against the victim".

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Policeman cleared of sex claims

A policeman from Devon who was arrested and suspended from duty over allegations of sexual assault has been cleared of any offence.

The unnamed constable was alleged to have carried out the offence on 7 May.

However an investigation by the Crown Prosecution Service has revealed there is insufficient evidence to proceed with a prosecution.

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Police union slams CPS for comments on Worthing police chief

THE POLICE union has called for a top Crown prosecutor to resign in the wake of comments made on the decision not to prosecute Worthing police chief Sharon Rowe with theft.

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Police theft inquiry 'deplorable'

The Police Federation said the handling of the case by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) was "deplorable".

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Thames Valley police leak case against Sally Murrer thrown out

"A journalist who was accused of obtaining police information illegally walked free from court today after a judge ruled that prosecution evidence against her was inadmissible."

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"This judgment sends a clear message to the authorities: they must recognise the importance of free and open journalism. Hard questions must now be asked of the police and CPS as to why these costly proceedings were allowed to get so far."

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Charges over elderly care dropped

Staff at a care home where residents were dubbed "thieves" and left to sit in their own filth escaped prosecution after legal chiefs confirmed they would not appeal against a judge's ruling to halt proceedings.

Earlier this week, Judge David Ticehurst said Crown Prosecution Service failings meant two employees at Newsham House, in Gloucester, and two directors of ADL Plc, owners of the care home, would not have a fair trial.

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Prosecutors failed to act on Baby P warning

On 1 August, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) phoned Baby P's mother to tell her she would not face charges. Two days later, the child died.

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