A private prosecution can be brought by any individual, organisation or company against those that they believe have committed a criminal act.
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A private prosecution can be brought by any individual, organisation or company against those that they believe have committed a criminal act. Bringing such a prosecution can be a logical alternative to relying on the police and other state enforcement agencies.
When someone wants legal action brought against another person (or organisation) they believe has committed a crime against them, they have three options:
By Nicola Sharp
5 September 2023
2 min read
A private prosecution is a prosecution started by a private individual who is not acting on behalf of the police or other authorities.
By Nicola Sharp
5 September 2023
3 min read
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the potential for foreign individuals and companies to bring prosecutions in the UK.
By Nicola Sharp
1 December 2022
3 min read
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details how amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules will affect those bringing private prosecutions.
By Nicola Sharp
5 September 2022
3 min read
Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli details the matters that have to be considered when deciding whether to bring a private prosecution.
By Niall Hearty
15 July 2021
4 min read
With the use of private prosecutions on the increase, Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli considers the advantages and disadvantages of them.
By Niall Hearty
15 April 2021
4 min read
Rahman Ravelli outlines what is involved in commencing a private prosecution.
By Nicola Sharp
28 July 2020
5 min read
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the procedure for bringing a private prosecution and the issues that have to be considered before going ahead.
By Nicola Sharp
22 July 2020
4 min read
