CPS director apologises for failings in case of rapist-murderer Simon Levy
Summary
The director of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) apologized for not telling the court about serious investigations into Simon Levy before he was released on bail. Levy, a serial sex offender, later killed two women and was given a whole-life sentence. The CPS plans to hire more staff to avoid similar mistakes.Key Facts
- Simon Levy was given a whole-life sentence for murdering two women and raping another.
- Levy was on bail and monitored by police when he committed the murders.
- The CPS did not inform the court that Levy was being investigated for rape and murder before his bail decision.
- The CPS director admitted the court should have had this information and apologized.
- Levy’s bail hearings took place on busy Saturdays, affecting prosecutors’ ability to present all information.
- The CPS will hire more staff to reduce the risk of such errors happening again.
- Levy attacked 13 more women after an earlier prison assault but was not charged for that assault until months later.
- Police and the CPS emphasized the need to learn from this case and improve communication in the justice system.
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