More than 2,000 serious criminal cases thrown out after prosecutors were not ready

More than 2,000 cases that should have gone to trial in the Crown Court were thrown out last year because they were not ready, a watchdog says today.

The cases involve serious offences including burglary, theft, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of drugs and possession with intent to supply drugs.

The inspectors of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) say today in their report on the performance of the service that even though this throw-out rate is better than it was, it remains poor. In total 2,325 cases were lost because prosecutors were not ready to proceed.

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CPS given lowest possible rating

Leicestershire's Crown Prosecution Service has been given a "poor" rating, the lowest possible ranking, after its latest government inspection.

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Judges condemn police lies after 9/11 attacks that ruined pilot's life

Three of Britain’s most senior judges condemned the Metropolitan Police and the Crown Prosecution Service for abusing the court process, presenting false allegations and not disclosing evidence.

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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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