Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndrew and Tristan Tate sought to compel the CPS to disclose the names of their alleged victims in UK criminal proceedings (ReutersEduard Vinatoru via REUTERS)The High Court has dismissed Andrew and Tristan Tate’s legal challenge against the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The brothers sought to compel the CPS to disclose the names of their alleged victims in UK criminal proceedings, arguing that withholding them breached their right to a fair trial. The Tates face a combined 21 charges in the UK, including rape and human trafficking, and will be extradited from Romania upon the conclusion of their current legal proceedings there. The CPS argued that the decision to withhold names was temporary and necessary due to fears the Tates could identify alleged victims online, citing their notoriety. Mr Justice Chamberlain ruled the CPS’s decision was “coherent and rational” and did not breach the Tates’ human rights, confirming names would be provided once they are surrendered to the UK for prosecution. In fullAndrew Tate’s legal challenge against prosecutors’ refusal to name alleged victims thrown outMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Andrew Tate has legal challenge against CPS thrown out by High Court
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndrew and Tristan Tate sought to compel the CPS to disclose the names of their alleged victims in UK criminal proceedings (ReutersEduard Vinatoru via REUTERS)The High Court has dismissed Andrew and Tristan Tate’s legal challenge against the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The brothers sought to compel the CPS to disclose the names of their alleged victims in UK criminal proceedings, arguing that withholding them breached their right to a fair trial. The Tates face a combined 21 charges in the UK, including rape and human trafficking, and will be extradited from Romania upon the conclusion of their current legal proceedings there. The CPS argued that the decision to withhold names was temporary and necessary due to fears the Tates could identify alleged victims online, citing their notoriety. Mr Justice Chamberlain ruled the CPS’s decision was “coherent and rational” and did not breach the Tates’ human rights, confirming names would be provided once they are surrendered to the UK for prosecution. In fullAndrew Tate’s legal challenge against prosecutors’ refusal to name alleged victims thrown outMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
