Stephen Parkinson
Stephen Parkinson is the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the UK, known for overseeing prosecutorial decisions and ensuring justice is served. He was involved in the appeal against the initial decision to pause the trial of Joey Barton, emphasizing the necessity of a fair hearing for the allegations of domestic violence.
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The final decision regarding Andrew's case will be made by Attorney General Stephen Parkinson.
Kraliyet ailesinde deprem! 400 yıldır görülen en büyük kriz: Diana'dan beri böylesi görülmedi
Turkey· 2026-02-20
Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, emphasized that nobody is above the law in the investigation of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
UK’s top prosecutor says ‘nobody above law’ amid claims against former prince Andrew | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
United Kingdom· 2026-02-16
Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson said the case fell apart because evidence could not be obtained.
China spy case witness removed 'enemy' from evidence under ToriesUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-24
Stephen Parkinson is the Director of Public Prosecutions who commented on the collapse of the espionage case.
Explainer: Spy games - the Chinese espionage case that is rocking UK govt
India· 2025-10-17
Stephen Parkinson is the head of the CPS who faced criticism over the decision to drop the spy case.
Inquiry launched as questions mount over Chinese spying caseUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-16
Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson said while there was sufficient evidence when charges were originally brought against the two men in April 2024.
Jonathan Powell made no decisions about evidence in China spy case, minister saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-13
CPS chief Stephen Parkinson said last week the case had been dropped because the Government failed to provide evidence Beijing was a security threat.
UK Government faces growing pressure over collapsed China spy case
New Zealand· 2025-10-13
Stephen Parkinson, the Director of Public Prosecutions, stated that the case collapsed due to insufficient evidence.
The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explainedUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-13
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Stephen Parkinson, said there had been sufficient evidence to prosecute at the time charges were brought in April 2024.
Threat assessment of China led to spy case collapse, says CPSUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-08
Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, stated that the case against the accused could no longer proceed to trial.
No 10 denies government involved in collapse of China spying caseUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-06
Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, who leads the CPS, said his team had considered 'alternative offences' but concluded that 'none were suitable'.
Dropping China spying charges leaves Commons open to espionage, says SpeakerUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, stated that no outside pressure influenced the decision to drop charges against two British men accused of spying for China.
No outside pressure to drop China spying charges, says CPS headUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-19Stephen Parkinson, the chief prosecutor, emphasized that supporting a banned organization is a crime under terrorism laws.
La autora destinará los ingresos por los derechos de sus obras a financiar al grupo, declarado recientemente organización terrorista: La escritora Sally Rooney desafía al Gobierno británico con su apoyo expreso a Acción Palestina | Cultura
Spain· 2025-08-19
The director of public prosecutions, Stephen Parkinson, consulted the Attorney General's Office before he could go ahead with the charges because of additional safeguards in some terrorism cases.
Sally Rooney says she will support Palestine Action despite banUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-17
Stephen Parkinson consulted the Attorney General's Office before proceeding with charges.
Yvette Cooper defends Palestine Action ban as 60 more faces chargesUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-17
The director of public prosecutions, Stephen Parkinson, consulted the Attorney General's Office before he could go ahead with the charges.
Israeli minister announces settlement plans 'to thwart Palestinian state'United Kingdom· 2025-08-14
The director of public prosecutions, Stephen Parkinson, had to consult the Attorney General's Office before he could go ahead with the charges.
Humanitarian groups call on Israel to end 'weaponisation of aid' in GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-14
Stephen Parkinson is the director of public prosecutions who consulted the Attorney General's Office before proceeding with charges against protesters.
After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban?United Kingdom· 2025-08-14
Stephen Parkinson is the director of public prosecutions who would have to approve any further prosecution of Lucy Letby.
Lucy Letby alleged to have murdered and harmed more babies | Lucy LetbyUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-03
Stephen Parkinson is the director of public prosecutions who would have to approve any further prosecution against Letby.
Prosecutors consider further charges over alleged murder of more babies – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-02Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, acknowledged racial disparities in legal decision-making.
Five years on from Black Lives Matter, has the UK made progress on ethnic equalities? | UK newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-25
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Stephen Parkinson, appealed against the decision at the High Court in London.
Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting wife by kicking her in the head at their home – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25
