Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-09 13:43:37 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 6D89B5EB8FB231D63C3DB30126636BE7BEAFAD03F398E6BA3E778C3BE325217A
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The DPP (CPS) can only 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. However, the Attorney General (appointed by the Conservative Government for the past 14 years) can intervene in any prosecution they choose https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nolle_prosequi#Decision-maker_and_timing
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