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Legal Terms - Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
An organization created by the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 to conduct the majority of criminal prosecutions. The *Director of Public Prosecutions, who reports to Parliament via the *Attorney General, serves as its head. The CPS operates independently of the police and is divided into regions, with a Chief Crown Prosecutor in charge of each area. It also provides police forces with advice on issues pertaining to criminal offenses.
An organization created by the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 to conduct the majority of criminal prosecutions. The *Director of Public Prosecutions, who reports to Parliament via the *Attorney General, serves as its head. The CPS operates independently of the police and is divided into regions, with a Chief Crown Prosecutor in charge of each area. It also provides police forces with advice on issues pertaining to criminal offenses.
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Legal Terms - Crown servant
Any individual working for the Crown (excluding law enforcement officers and municipal employees). Because the Crown hires its slaves at will, it has the right to fire them whenever it pleases. Nonetheless, civil personnel have the ability to file a claim for *unfair dismissal before employment tribunals because to a statute passed in 1971. A member of the armed forces cannot file a lawsuit against the Crown for unpaid wages; however, a civil servant may. Employees of the Crown are bound by the Official Secrets Act 1989. Since the government began to privatize formerly public-sector operations in the 1980s, there has been a significant decrease in the number of Crown employees. A few organizations are now *executive agencies.
Any individual working for the Crown (excluding law enforcement officers and municipal employees). Because the Crown hires its slaves at will, it has the right to fire them whenever it pleases. Nonetheless, civil personnel have the ability to file a claim for *unfair dismissal before employment tribunals because to a statute passed in 1971. A member of the armed forces cannot file a lawsuit against the Crown for unpaid wages; however, a civil servant may. Employees of the Crown are bound by the Official Secrets Act 1989. Since the government began to privatize formerly public-sector operations in the 1980s, there has been a significant decrease in the number of Crown employees. A few organizations are now *executive agencies.
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Legal Terms - Crown servant
Any individual working for the Crown (excluding law enforcement officers and municipal employees). Because the Crown hires its slaves at will, it has the right to fire them whenever it pleases. Nonetheless, civil personnel have the ability to file a claim for *unfair dismissal before employment tribunals because to a statute passed in 1971. A member of the armed forces cannot file a lawsuit against the Crown for unpaid wages; however, a civil servant may. Employees of the Crown are bound by the Official Secrets Act 1989. Since the government began to privatize formerly public-sector operations in the 1980s, there has been a significant decrease in the number of Crown employees. A few organizations are now *executive agencies.
Any individual working for the Crown (excluding law enforcement officers and municipal employees). Because the Crown hires its slaves at will, it has the right to fire them whenever it pleases. Nonetheless, civil personnel have the ability to file a claim for *unfair dismissal before employment tribunals because to a statute passed in 1971. A member of the armed forces cannot file a lawsuit against the Crown for unpaid wages; however, a civil servant may. Employees of the Crown are bound by the Official Secrets Act 1989. Since the government began to privatize formerly public-sector operations in the 1980s, there has been a significant decrease in the number of Crown employees. A few organizations are now *executive agencies.
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Legal Terms - Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
A state program designed to compensate victims of *criminal injury with public monies in a manner similar to that of civil damages (see also COMPENSATION). Property damage is not covered under the plan. The program is run by a board that has the authority to (1) refuse or reduce an award if the claimant does not cooperate with the police in obtaining information about the circumstances surrounding the injury or in helping them apprehend the wrongdoer; or (2) because of the claimant's actions, unlawful behavior, or behavior related to the injury. Relatives of those who pass away following a criminal injury may also be eligible for compensation. The board may request a county court order compelling a convicted party to pay back the board in full or in part for an award that was made. With effect from April 1, 1996, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1995 established new guidelines for compensation. The scheme is presently (2021) being reviewed.
A state program designed to compensate victims of *criminal injury with public monies in a manner similar to that of civil damages (see also COMPENSATION). Property damage is not covered under the plan. The program is run by a board that has the authority to (1) refuse or reduce an award if the claimant does not cooperate with the police in obtaining information about the circumstances surrounding the injury or in helping them apprehend the wrongdoer; or (2) because of the claimant's actions, unlawful behavior, or behavior related to the injury. Relatives of those who pass away following a criminal injury may also be eligible for compensation. The board may request a county court order compelling a convicted party to pay back the board in full or in part for an award that was made. With effect from April 1, 1996, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1995 established new guidelines for compensation. The scheme is presently (2021) being reviewed.
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Legal Terms - criminal injury
Regarding the *Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, any offense where a weapon is used against a person.
Rape, assault, arson, poisoning, and criminal property damage posing a risk to life are examples of these kinds of crimes. Included are traffic offenses other than intentional attempts to run the victim down. Pregnancy, illness, and mental anguish caused by either being present when someone else was physically hurt or by fearing an impending physical harm (even to oneself) are examples of such injuries.
Regarding the *Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, any offense where a weapon is used against a person.
Rape, assault, arson, poisoning, and criminal property damage posing a risk to life are examples of these kinds of crimes. Included are traffic offenses other than intentional attempts to run the victim down. Pregnancy, illness, and mental anguish caused by either being present when someone else was physically hurt or by fearing an impending physical harm (even to oneself) are examples of such injuries.
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Legal Terns - criminal investigation in Revenue matters
Investigators at HM Revenue and Customs may be tasked with determining if a criminal act has been committed. Under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), the Revenue officer conducting the inquiry has certain rights and obligations where there are reasonable reasons to believe that a criminal offence has been committed. These comprise the authority to search, seize, and make an arrest. PACE mandates that the investigating officer do certain tasks, such as providing a criminal caution and recording any interviews conducted if there is a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed
Investigators at HM Revenue and Customs may be tasked with determining if a criminal act has been committed. Under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), the Revenue officer conducting the inquiry has certain rights and obligations where there are reasonable reasons to believe that a criminal offence has been committed. These comprise the authority to search, seize, and make an arrest. PACE mandates that the investigating officer do certain tasks, such as providing a criminal caution and recording any interviews conducted if there is a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed
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Legal Terms - Criminal Procedure Rules
The Courts Act 2003 created the procedural code that governs the procedures to be followed in the criminal courts, and it went into force in April 2005. All criminal matters in the Crown Court, magistrates' courts, and Criminal Division of the Court of Appeal are subject to the Criminal Procedure Rules.
The Courts Act 2003 created the procedural code that governs the procedures to be followed in the criminal courts, and it went into force in April 2005. All criminal matters in the Crown Court, magistrates' courts, and Criminal Division of the Court of Appeal are subject to the Criminal Procedure Rules.
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Legal Terms - Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
A state program designed to compensate victims of *criminal injury with public monies in a manner similar to that of civil damages (see also COMPENSATION). Property damage is not covered under the plan. The program is run by a board that has the authority to (1) refuse or reduce an award if the claimant does not cooperate with the police in obtaining information about the circumstances surrounding the injury or in helping them apprehend the wrongdoer; or (2) because of the claimant's actions, unlawful behavior, or behavior related to the injury. Relatives of those who pass away following a criminal injury may also be eligible for compensation. The board may request a county court order compelling a convicted party to pay back the board in full or in part for an award that was made. With effect from April 1, 1996, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1995 established new guidelines for compensation. The scheme is presently (2021) being reviewed.
A state program designed to compensate victims of *criminal injury with public monies in a manner similar to that of civil damages (see also COMPENSATION). Property damage is not covered under the plan. The program is run by a board that has the authority to (1) refuse or reduce an award if the claimant does not cooperate with the police in obtaining information about the circumstances surrounding the injury or in helping them apprehend the wrongdoer; or (2) because of the claimant's actions, unlawful behavior, or behavior related to the injury. Relatives of those who pass away following a criminal injury may also be eligible for compensation. The board may request a county court order compelling a convicted party to pay back the board in full or in part for an award that was made. With effect from April 1, 1996, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1995 established new guidelines for compensation. The scheme is presently (2021) being reviewed.
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Legal Terms - credit limit
1. The maximum credit amount that a debtor is permitted. 2. The maximum debit balance permitted on a running-account credit agreement for any given length of time (as defined by the Consumer Credit Act of 1974).
1. The maximum credit amount that a debtor is permitted. 2. The maximum debit balance permitted on a running-account credit agreement for any given length of time (as defined by the Consumer Credit Act of 1974).
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Legal Terms - creditor
n. 1. One to whom a debt is owed. 2. The person giving credit under a *consumer-credit agreement or the person to whom his rights and obligations under the agreement have transferred by assignment or operation of law (under the 1. Consumer Credit Act 1974).
n. 1. One to whom a debt is owed. 2. The person giving credit under a *consumer-credit agreement or the person to whom his rights and obligations under the agreement have transferred by assignment or operation of law (under the 1. Consumer Credit Act 1974).
