Inaccessible prosecutors working from home causing frustration

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'Inaccessible' prosecutors working from home causing frustration

DPP Stephen Parkinson believes communication between the CPS and policing is improving, pointing to the frequency of early conversations around advice and case surgeries.

CC Stephen Watson

Date - 17th November 2023
By - Cash Boyle

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