The Criminal Cases Review Commission is the independent public body set up to investigate possible miscarriages of justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Commission assesses whether convictions or sentences should be referred to a court of appeal. Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification - by Athelstan AD 927 Area - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK) 50,346 sq mi Population - 2005 est. ... Motto: (Welsh for Wales forever) Anthem: Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau Capital Cardiff Largest city Cardiff Official language(s) English, Welsh Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP - First Minister Rhodri Morgan AM Unification - by Gruffudd ap Llywelyn 1056 Area - Total 20,779 km² (3rd in... Motto: (French for God and my right)2 Anthem: UK: God Save the Queen Regional: (De facto) Londonderry Air Capital Belfast Largest city Belfast Official language(s) English (De facto), Irish, Ulster Scots 3, NI Sign Language Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP - First...
Cases which were originally referred to and prosecuted by the DPP's department or which otherwise raise a difficult or sensitive issue, or in which the conduct of CPS staff or a police officer still in post is called into question, will be dealt with by Casework Directorate.
The CCRC has the power under S.17 Criminal Appeal Act 1995 to require the appropriate person from The CPS to produce the document, have access, and make copies or request that the papers are sent to their offices in Birmingham.
When the CCRC is notified under section 25 that information may not be disclosed without consent it is essential that the information is clearly identified and that the nature of sensitivity and consequences of disclosure are clearly explained.
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