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Raising the Bar: The PPA’s Response to MoJ’s Private Prosecution Consultation

The Private Prosecutors’ Association (PPA) has responded with clarity and conviction to the Ministry of…

The MOJ launches its promised consultation into the Oversight and Regulation of Private Prosecutors

The MOJ yesterday launched its promised consultation into the Oversight and Regulation of Private Prosecutors:…

MOJ to consult on Private Prosecutions after Post Office Scandal

The FT and BBC are today reporting that the MOJ is to launch a nine-week…

Section 17 costs from central funds – an increasingly sticky wicket for prosecutors and the LAA

The recovery of costs incurred by private prosecutors from central funds is permitted under section…

The Criminal Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules (S.I. 2022/815): subtle but important changes

There is of course nothing more exhilarating than amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules: the…

Failing to seek permission – a salutary tale

Before applying for a summons, every private prosecutor needs a checklist to ensure compliance with…

The Times | Lawyer of the week: Oliver Glasgow KC

Oliver Glasgow KC was recently interviewed by The Times and named Lawyer of the Week….

“He’s checking his list; he’s checking it twice.…”

A festive reminder to dot your i’s and cross your t’s when starting a private…

Private Prosecutions and the Need for Compelling Reasons Not to Issue a Summons

The Queen on the application of Smith-Allison v Westminster Magistrates’ Court (Defendant) and Mark Burn,…

Summonses & Settlements: A Road Map Through the Thicket

Guidance from the High Court on the duty of candour in applying for a criminal…

Jonathan Laidlaw QC and Lewis MacDonald, instructed by Howard Kennedy, act in private prosecution for Supreme

Three defendants, the Italian nationals Michele Di Pierro and Marcello Di Pierro, and the English…

Section 51 procedure does not require presence of defendant – R v Umerji [2021] EWCA Crim 598

In January this year Chris Coltart QC and I wrote about the practical considerations when…

Costs – further implications in private prosecutions

Private Prosecutions Blog: Tuesday 9th March 2021 The Government’s response[1] to the Justice Select Committee…

2 Hare Court Private Prosecutions’ Group Newsletter

Welcome to our first Private Prosecutions’ Group newsletter of 2021. Brian O’Neill QC Editor No…

2020: The Year in Review

2020 was a year book ended by key judgments on costs in private prosecutions in…

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