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- 1Police hand CPS Grenfell prosecution files nearly a decade after fire●Nearly a decade late(r) & the Police have finally handed the CPS files for potential prosecutions linked to the Grenfell
Scotland Yard has passed files to the Crown Prosecution Service outlining potential criminal prosecutions connected to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London, which killed 72 people. Commenters reacted with frustration that charges could come almost ten years after the disaster, saying justice delayed is justice denied, though many voiced hope the courts will finally examine those responsible.
- 2Victim condemns Church of England after ex-priest convicted of rape●'Shame on Church of England', says victim of former priest guilty of rape https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/church-o
A former priest has been found guilty of rape at Inner London Crown Court, in a case linked to Sheffield. The victim publicly condemned the Church of England, saying 'shame on' the institution for its handling of the matter. The conviction has renewed scrutiny of how the Church responds to abuse allegations against clergy.
- 3Former Nine O'Clock Service priest convicted of rape●Former Nine O'Clock Service priest guilty of rape and indecent assaults https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/church-of-
A former priest linked to the Nine O'Clock Service, a worship movement associated with the Church of England in Sheffield, has been found guilty of rape and indecent assaults. The conviction was handed down at Inner London Crown Court. The case adds to scrutiny of historical abuse within church contexts and how institutions handled allegations against clergy.
- 4Teacher accused of rape told pupil no one would love her like he did▼Science teacher accused of rape told student 'no one would ever love her like he did' https://www.standard.co.uk/news/cr
A science teacher on trial for raping a student told the girl that 'no one would ever love her like he did', a court has heard. The case is being heard at Snaresbrook Crown Court and involves a school in the London borough of Newham. Prosecutors are presenting the remark as evidence of the controlling nature of the alleged relationship.
- 5New Lord Chancellor pledges 'ambitious' action on court backlog▼New Lord Chancellor pledges to be 'ambitious' in cutting crown court backlog https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/lord-
The UK's new Lord Chancellor has pledged to be 'ambitious' in cutting the crown court backlog, one of the justice system's most pressing problems. Ellie Reeves takes on the role alongside Andy Slaughter as Attorney General, with the courts facing record delays in criminal trials.