Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-09 16:53:06 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C6C4FA7A160E664B65A5E47123244BBFCBD66A2BCC9A458369C3A8A66BA1EF2B
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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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