‘My childhood stopped’: woman sues CPS after taking stepfather to abuse trial
Annie, a woman from southern England, is suing the Crown Prosecution Service after her stepfather's abuse trial resulted in not guilty verdicts in 2021. Her lawyers argue that the prosecution's handling of the case breached her human rights by excluding crucial evidence. Annie reported the alleged abuse in 2017 after years of silence, fearing for the safety of younger relatives.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 07:00 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 11:30 UTC
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