The FT and BBC are today reporting that the MOJ is to launch a nine-week…
The recovery of costs incurred by private prosecutors from central funds is permitted under section…
There is of course nothing more exhilarating than amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules: the…
Before applying for a summons, every private prosecutor needs a checklist to ensure compliance with…
Oliver Glasgow KC was recently interviewed by The Times and named Lawyer of the Week….
A festive reminder to dot your i’s and cross your t’s when starting a private…
The Queen on the application of Smith-Allison v Westminster Magistrates’ Court (Defendant) and Mark Burn,…
Guidance from the High Court on the duty of candour in applying for a criminal…
Three defendants, the Italian nationals Michele Di Pierro and Marcello Di Pierro, and the English…
In January this year Chris Coltart QC and I wrote about the practical considerations when…
Private Prosecutions Blog: Tuesday 9th March 2021 The Government’s response[1] to the Justice Select Committee…
Welcome to our first Private Prosecutions’ Group newsletter of 2021. Brian O’Neill QC Editor No…
2020 was a year book ended by key judgments on costs in private prosecutions in…
The Criminal Justice Act 1993 provides for wide rules of jurisdiction in prosecutions for acquisitive…
Preliminaries Those contemplating bringing a private prosecution may (and those instructed to conduct such proceedings…
