Man sentenced for online ‘catfishing’ sex offences involving teenage victims
A 21-year-old man was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court, Co Armagh, today for online sexual offences involving fourteen female vi
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PPS confirms decisions to prosecute in relation to offences including the murder of a police officer and attempted murder of another officer almost 50 years ago
The PPS has confirmed decisions to prosecute in relation to offences including the murder of a police officer and the attempted murder of another officer in Co Londonderry almost 50 years ago
PPS launches public consultation on updated Policy for Prosecuting Cases of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has launched a consultation on its revised Policy for Prosecuting Cases of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
PPS statement regarding withdrawal of charges at Laganside Youth Court
A PPS spokesperson said: “The PPS has a duty to keep prosecution decisions under consideration and take into account any change in circumstances that occurs as the case proceeds.
PPS issues decisions in relation to 1972 shootings
Decisions taken not to prosecute police officers over Ormeau Road commemoration incident
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has today confirmed that decisions have been taken not to prosecute two police officers reported by the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland (PONI) in connectio
DPP welcomes report by Independent Assessor of Complaints
Sentence imposed on Winston Irvine increased by the Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal has increased the sentence imposed on Winston Irvine (50) in respect of a number of firearms and ammunition offences, after it was referred for conside
PPS confirms sentence imposed on Winston Irvine will be referred to the Court of Appeal
The Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Herron is to refer the sentence imposed on Winston Irvine (49) last month in respect of a number of firearms and ammunition offences t
PPS statement in relation to sentencing of Gavin Coyle
The Director of Public Prosecutions has carefully considered details concerning the sentencing of Gavin Coyle at Belfast Crown Court on 6 October 2023 for offen
Operation Kenova - summary of decisions not to prosecute
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) recognises the significant level of public interest in the Operation Kenova investigations and in the decisions as to prosecution in relation to individuals who
Prosecutions of Soldier B and Soldier F to be discontinued after PPS review
The Public Prosecution Service today announced its intention to discontinue the prosecutions of two former soldiers in connection with separate killings in Londonderry.
PPS statement on murder of three RUC officers in 1982
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) can confirm a decision has been taken to prosecute one individual for the murder of three Royal Ulster Constabulary officers more than 40 years ago.
PPS directs no prosecution in the case of Laurence Jon Zaitschek
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) today confirmed that the Test for Prosecution is no longer met in respect of Laurence Jon Zaitschek for his alleged role in the break-in at Castlereagh Police S
Ballymoney couple sentenced after 'deeply distressing' child cruelty case
Amanda and Christopher Fulton were sentenced today at Newry Crown Court after being found guilty of an assault in November 2019, which left a baby blind and with brain damage.
PPS statement following sentencing in Donald Fraser-Rennie murder case
Two men who murdered Donald Fraser-Rennie were sentenced today at Belfast Crown Court.
Driver sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving
A driver who caused the death of a cyclist whilst distracted by her mobile phone was sentenced today at Craigavon Crown Court to two years imprisonment, of which one year will be served in custody
PPS issues further decisions on Muckamore Abbey Hospital files
The PPS has taken a decision to prosecute a further seven individuals reported by police for offences alleged to have been committed at Muckamore Abbey Hospital in Antrim. <
Serial scammer sentenced for £1.2million fraud
A serial fraudster who was the organiser of a complex operation of fraud by targeting victims online has been sentenced today at Belfast Crown Court.
PPS maintains high conviction rates in Crown and Magistrates’ Courts
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has maintained high rates of conviction in both the Magistrates’ and Crown Court, according to an independent statistical report.