Problem
i. The CPS consider multiple aspects of the Defendant in choosing to prosecute including level of culpability, circumstances and harm, age and maturity. To what extent do you think these are useful tools for assessing prosecution chances?
ii. The decision to charge is one which always has an impact on the victim but is one which they have little input into. In your opinion and considering the level of detail required to make a charge, should this change to allow more victim involvement?
iii. The majority of charging decisions are made using the The Evidential stage test and the Public Interest test. However, there are situations when charging decisions can be made if these fail. What is this test called, and what are the conditions of using it? hi can you answer these using UK based Law.