Custody death ruling a 'betrayal'

A decision not to prosecute any officers over the death of a man in a police station has been branded a "betrayal" by his family.

Paul Coker, 32, died at Plumstead police station, south-east London, about two hours after he was arrested for breaching the peace in August 2005.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said there was insufficient evidence to bring charges against an individual.

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CPS in dock over court verdicts

Nottinghamshire's Crown Prosecution Service has been criticised for not getting enough guilty verdicts in cases heard by magistrates.

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No charges over Cash for Honours

THE CPS brought the long-running investigation into cash-for-honours to a close today without charging anyone, due to a lack of evidence.

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CPS manager admits sexual assault

A senior manager with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenager and possessing class A drugs.

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CPS lawyer questioned by police

A lawyer with the Crown Prosecution Service in Kent has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice, it has emerged.

The 40-year-old lawyer, who works in Canterbury, was detained on 18 June. A CPS spokesman said the arrest was not connected to her work.

The lawyer, from Dover, was released on bail pending further inquiries after questioning by police at Tonbridge.

Kent Police said it was collaborating closely with the CPS in the matter.

The CPS spokesman said: "A CPS lawyer from another division is considering the evidence submitted by the police."

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