What is the Full Code Test used by the Crown Prosecution Service when deciding whether to charge?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The evidential stage, a realistic prospect of conviction, and the public interest stage
- Step 1: The Code for Crown Prosecutors sets a two-stage test.
- Step 2: Both stages must be satisfied.
Answer
The evidential stage, a realistic prospect of conviction, and the public interest stage.
Why not the others: Seriousness alone is not the test; police recommendations are not binding; the victim's wishes are one factor in the public interest.
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