No Further Action

[angstman]

After 11 months of hell for my wife and I, whilst the accusations have been investigated and waiting to be charged, the CPS have decided not to charge. The case file (historic) was initially sent to the CPS in May, then returned to the investigating office to provide additional material. The case file was sent back to the CPS, who have just made a decision of NFA. My solicitor says that the complainant may appeal this decision, in which case the whole thing could kick off again. Does anyone have any experience of this situation? Many thanks for your opinions...

[heartbreaking]

Congratulations. ... what an 11 months hey!!!

I have no idea about the appeal but there must be a time limit they have to do so.

Congratulations again x

[angstman]

Still worrying tho..

Well thanks for that, but I'm still worrying myself silly that this person is hellbent on putting me behind bars and will appeal...it ain't over 'till it's over as they say...would like some informed advice here on the likely-hood of the decision being overturned...

[Lilyput]

Just got NFA didnt even go to CPS but sol says she seem likes the type to appeal whatever that means so not celebrating yet either.

[angstman]

Must say I was rather hoping for some advice or opinion on this site...seems rather lacking...

[angstman]

Just got NFA didnt even go to CPS but sol says she seem likes the type to appeal whatever that means so not celebrating yet either.

That doesn't make sense to me - you need to look at this document - http://www.cps.gov.uk/publications/d...dance_2014.pdf
It says:

11. The following cases DO NOT fall within the scope of the VRR:
(i) cases where the qualifying decision was made prior to the 5 June 2013;
(ii) cases where the police exercise their independent discretion not to
investigate or not to investigate a case further (whether in consultation with
the CPS or not) and the CPS have not been requested to make a formal
decision to charge. Requests for review of such decisions must be
addressed to the relevant Police Force;

If the police haven't put the charging decision in the hands of the CPS, there can be no 'Victims Right to Review'. It's simply a case of the police deciding that there's insufficient evidence...you need to investigate this further via your solicitor...

[Rights Fighter]

That doesn't make sense to me - you need to look at this document - http://www.cps.gov.uk/publications/d...dance_2014.pdf
It says:.................

There's no need to be so contradictory. That is her factual experience.

Sometimes these cases do not get as far as the CPS. The police can make a decision to NFA or NO-Crime as they have in a recent case I was involved with. The No-Crimes from 2004 in that case were resurrected in 2012 and then went to the CPS 8 years later after the complainant's sister decided to "bravely step forward".

angstman

Must say I was rather hoping for some advice or opinion on this site...seems rather lacking..

I am not sure what you think these forums are about. The more support members give to others the more will return to them. That's how it works here.

[angstman]

There's no need to be so contradictory. That is her factual experience.

I am not being contradictory, I'm using my brain. The VRR is an appeal process specifically aimed at CPS decisions. If the police have made a decision not to refer the case-file to the CPS, it would indicate they're not satisfied with the 'evidence'. There may be an appeal process in cases where the police do not intend to pursue a prosecution, I don't know, I'm no expert. You are a 'Senior' member, one might suppose you have experience in these matters.

[Rights Fighter]

I am not obliged to answer each and every post on here, and neither is anybody else.

I think your expectations are too high with regards to what you believe the group is for.

If people don't jump to attention when you post, either it's because they haven't seen it; they don't know the answer, or have other worries to contend with.

With regards to the advice and opinions you seek, maybe pay a solicitor for that. That way you won't have to suffer the dancing bananas, when people post up good news, or other stuff that seems to offend you.

Please remember most people on here are going through their own private hell. If you don't like the ethos of the group and/or the way we do things here, you don't have to stay here.