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The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has defended its decision to prosecute veteran Dennis Hutchings over a Troubles shooting. Mr Hutchings, 83, died in Belfast on Monday after contracting Covid.

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The average length of time taken for the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) to decide whether or not a Crown Court case should proceed has increased by more than 21 per cent. According to the statistical bulletin for 2018/19, the average days required for the issue of an indictable prosecution decisio

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The Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPS) has launched a consultation seeking the views of the public on its new guidelines for the prosecution of young offenders. The new policy document provides information on the general principles, commitments and associated work practices the PP

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A consultation on the use of diversionary disposals by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has been extended until March. The PPS is updating its guidance on the use of diversionary disposals, which were introduced to simplify and speed up dealing with less serious offending.

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Prosecutors are considering taking action against eight people over fraud allegations in connection with Nama's Northern Ireland property portfolio, the Belfast Telegraph reports. The eight unnamed suspects were investigated by the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) and have now been referred to the P

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