18 May 2021
CPS errors
The Crown Prosecution Service has revealed that three in 10 cases were incorrectly charged under coronavirus legislation, blaming errors on frequent changes to rules covering activities such as social gatherings and travel.
Prosecutors reviewed 1,821 finalised cases under the Coronavirus Act and Health Protection Regulations between 26 March 2020 and 31 March 2021. A total of 549 incorrect charges were identified, either withdrawn by prosecutors at the first court hearing or returned to the relevant CPS area to be set aside.
