Do all cases go to cps?
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im still trying to get my head around the whole process we are currently 6 months post knock, husband is under investigation, no bail restrictions anymore as we have social workers involved enforcing supervised contact only with our daughter, although our support worker has told me they are only still involved because my husband and I are still in a relationship otherwise the case would be closed until a conviction or not, I’d just like to know if all investigations go to cps? I’ve read many similar stories to ours on here ( husband talking to other adults about sexual abuse with children) no pictures etc, or can police decide if there a case to answer? They are looking for evidence that my husband met another man to abuse a child, he’s told me they won’t find any as it was all fantasy chat but is that still a charge? I’ve probably asked all this before but being 6 months still in limbo I just want some idea, thanks x
I've wondered about this too. I know that if it is 'minor' then the police can decide to issue a caution but that requires an admission of guilt as opposed to a court case. That led me to wonder whether people would just take that regardless because they would so relieved it wouldn't get in the press.
If the police, after the investigation, decide they want to prosecute then I am pretty sure that it has to go through the CPS first. They may then say either - enough evidence and proceed with a charge or not enough evidence - in which case I wondered whether the police would try for a caution.
I've watched C4 24 Hours in Police Custody and one of those has a similar case. It was informative.
If the police, after the investigation, decide they want to prosecute then I am pretty sure that it has to go through the CPS first. They may then say either - enough evidence and proceed with a charge or not enough evidence - in which case I wondered whether the police would try for a caution.
I've watched C4 24 Hours in Police Custody and one of those has a similar case. It was informative.
Hey JB72,
We were told by our investigating officer that only her boss had the power to issue a caution other than the cps.
She told my other half that his case had to go to cps due to the person that he was chatting to being charged and sentenced for some rather horrific crimes. She did stress through that the cps can instruct police to caution.
We were told this 4 weeks ago and still not heard from police or solicitors to confirm if it has or not gone to cps.
Ttkit
We were told by our investigating officer that only her boss had the power to issue a caution other than the cps.
She told my other half that his case had to go to cps due to the person that he was chatting to being charged and sentenced for some rather horrific crimes. She did stress through that the cps can instruct police to caution.
We were told this 4 weeks ago and still not heard from police or solicitors to confirm if it has or not gone to cps.
Ttkit
Thanks for the replies guys,
ttkit your case sounds so similar, my husband was found because of the other person he was talking to also, it sounded very much from his interview that this other person was wanted for much more and my husband was several times asked if he knew of a certain name which he now thinks may have been the name of a group or something, he didn’t or hadn’t heard of this name but it makes me think that because they’ve charged somebody or some others do they think my husband was part of it in which case like yours it would then definitely have to go to cps? I also thought too that many people would accept the caution just to keep out of the press but then that’s an admission of guilt?
scary times x
ttkit your case sounds so similar, my husband was found because of the other person he was talking to also, it sounded very much from his interview that this other person was wanted for much more and my husband was several times asked if he knew of a certain name which he now thinks may have been the name of a group or something, he didn’t or hadn’t heard of this name but it makes me think that because they’ve charged somebody or some others do they think my husband was part of it in which case like yours it would then definitely have to go to cps? I also thought too that many people would accept the caution just to keep out of the press but then that’s an admission of guilt?
scary times x
Jb72,
I can't say too much about the other guys case but he was very dark. However all my husbands devices were clear apart from what he was arrested for and for what he has told them he has done in terms of the conversation.
If mine was offered a caution now he would be taking it for sure as he knows he's done wrong and is working on changing etc
Ttkit
I can't say too much about the other guys case but he was very dark. However all my husbands devices were clear apart from what he was arrested for and for what he has told them he has done in terms of the conversation.
If mine was offered a caution now he would be taking it for sure as he knows he's done wrong and is working on changing etc
Ttkit
Just to say I really feel for you all. The waiting is excruciating and in my view punishment enough especially when they accept responsibility and are willing to access therapy. Xx
I have no idea how the system works but it is all very confusing. Had the the last July. Passed over to cos in December and still waiting for a decision. The waiting around knowing nothing is awfull.
Stardust I share your pain it’s excruciating. I am waiting for my ex husband computer to come back. 5 months in despite them saying it would be fast tracked. I would be so happy with a caution but I don’t want to get my hopes up. These offences talking to minors and indecent images are breaking so many families up. My husband lost his job and home. I am still annoyed at him being an adult he should have known better but the numbers of men involved in this crime and the easy access online is a huge crisis the situation can’t be controlled by punishing all the men in this way they need emotional support and compassion.
I am so sorry you are all waiting and your lives are on pause although the police say get back to normal it’s blooming hard x
I am so sorry you are all waiting and your lives are on pause although the police say get back to normal it’s blooming hard x