Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-09 12:09:35 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 329D2911BA965E9332B691B96D323DCB59D6DE4E9DED5D4ECC36842EBFCB7ADD
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Original Note:
The DPP (CPS) has no right to intervene in *any* private prosecution. It *can* intervene to stop a case when requested or when the DPP is satisfied that the prosecution is malicious or vexatious https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/private-prosecutions. The attorney general can intervene in any prosecution they choose https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nolle_prosequi#Decision-maker_and_timing
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