CPS News Brief

CPS statement in relation to Cyril Smith

This comes from Nazir Afzal, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West

Investigation and decision making by the then DPP’s office in 1970

In March 1970, some 16 years before the Crown Prosecution Service was formed and when Sir Norman Skelhorn was the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), a file of evidence was submitted to the then DPP’s Office.

The file, from Lancashire Constabulary, contained allegations made by eight men that they had been subjected to indecent assaults by Cyril Smith as teenagers. The allegations were very similar in nature, and were allegedly conducted on the pretexts of either a medical examination or punishment for misbehaviour. All the boys were either living at Cambridge House Children’s Home in Rochdale (six of them), or were dependent on Cyril Smith for either employment, financial support or some sort of guardianship. It is noted that 80 pages of evidence was supplied to the then DPP’s office with a covering note dated 11 March 1970.

The only documentation of the decision making is a one page letter to the Chief Constable of Lancashire Constabulary. It is dated 19 March, 1970, and reads:

“I have considered your file and I observe that eight young men, whose ages range from nineteen to twenty-four years, allege that between 1961 and 1966 Smith subjected them to various forms of indecency and I also observe that Smith denies their allegations. Any charges of indecent assault founded on these allegations, as well as being somewhat stale, would be, in my view, completely without corroboration. Further, the characters of some of these young men would be likely to render their evidence suspect.

“In the circumstances, I do not consider that if proceedings for indecent assault were to be taken against Smith, there would be a reasonable prospect of a conviction. I do not, therefore, advise his prosecution.”

It is important to note that this way of thinking bears little resemblance to how such cases are assessed today or in recent years. Prosecutors and police now recognise that such crimes normally occur in private and that victims are often targeted because the offender doubts they will be believed. Today, a lack of corroborating evidence, the time lapsed between alleged offending and reporting or a complainant’s background would not necessarily act as a bar to prosecution.

Additionally, before 1994, judges were obliged to warn juries to exercise additional caution when considering convicting a person of a sexual offence on the basis of uncorroborated evidence. The practical effect of this in 1970 was that the evidential threshold for charging was higher than today, as prosecutors took into account that juries would be less likely to convict than in other cases.

Decision making by the CPS in 1998

In April 1997 South Wales police began an investigation into sexual and physical abuse within care establishments in Wales, during which helplines were publicised by the media inviting potential victims to come forward. One man who rang the helpline alleged he was abused by Cyril Smith at Cambridge House Children’s Home in Rochdale between 1965 and 1968. This allegation was passed to Greater Manchester Police, who submitted a file of evidence, which also included the 1970 documentation, to the CPS in May 1998.

The request was to review the 1970 decision making and this was provided in a written advice from the CPS lawyer on 17 June 1998.

In light of the greater understanding of sexual abuse, the reviewing lawyer concluded that there was sufficient evidence to charge, but that a prosecution should not proceed because:

• Cyril Smith had been told that he would not be charged for these alleged offences 28 years previously. The law and procedures followed by prosecutors in 1998 made clear that long-standing charging decisions could only be reversed in very limited circumstances, namely new evidence coming to light. This rule applied to all cases and the evidence submitted by police against Smith in 1998 was the same as in 1970.
• If Smith had been charged, a court would have likely stopped the prosecution for the same reason.

Some of the observations made during this decision making are particularly important and show that the attitude of the criminal justice system generally had moved on considerably since 1970.

“I accept that there is no corroboration of the accounts of each of the boys but that is to be expected in the circumstances. Each of the acts complained of took place behind closed doors, in private and at a time where there were no eye witnesses. The absence of corroboration is always a problem in cases such as these but in my view should not necessarily preclude prosecution...

“I accept that [the complainants’] accounts would have been open to challenge on the basis of their character... However... Any such suggestion can be countered by the fact that the prosecution case is not founded upon a single assertion by a single complainant but by eight separate complainants giving virtually the same account...

“I have arrived at the firm view, having regard in particular to the number and nature of the complainants and how they came to be made, that there would be a realistic prospect of conviction in respect of a number of indecent assaults. I accept that when the advice was given in 1970, reservations were expressed as to this prospect because of the lack of corroboration, the lapse of time between the alleged offences and the timing of the complaints and the character of some of the complainants. However, I am conscious, as I have said earlier, that corroboration is very often not available to support misconduct of the type complained of. The lapse of time is no longer as important as it was. A lapse of five or six years would not automatically preclude proceedings. Furthermore, there has been a marked change of attitude in the criminal justice system towards cases of this kind in which those in positions of authority have taken advantage of it to commit offences on a wholesale basis against those who are vulnerable and in their care. I have already mentioned that each of the complainants…would be open to challenge on their accounts but I hold to the view that they are reliable in terms of consistency of account, which cannot be explained by contamination or conspiracy.”

The approach of the criminal justice system to reconsidering past decisions not to prosecute developed over time under the common law – that is decisions made by High Court judges - but this has also changed in the last few years. The courts now recognise that the occasions when the interests of justice outweigh the suspect’s right to certainty should be wider than previously practised. This is reflected in the current Code for Crown Prosecutors, which allows prosecutors to reverse decisions in a broader range of circumstances than before.

Decision making by the CPS in 1999

The man who had rung the helpline was spoken to by Greater Manchester Police in October 1998, and confirmed he was one of the original complainants from 1970. During further police enquiries, two further complainants were identified through a local journalist who made allegations of indecent assault against Cyril Smith.

The reviewing lawyer (the same as provided advice in 1998) provided advice on 21 May 1999. It concluded:

• The conduct alleged by one complainant was not a criminal offence so no action could be taken.
• The other complainant had not reported the abuse to the police earlier, despite being aware of the 1969/70 investigation, but had spoken to the media about it in 1979, while still making no complaint to the police. Furthermore, this complainant approached Smith after the alleged abuse to seek a favour and it was only when police made contact with this complainant that the allegations came to the attention of the authorities. Taken together, these factors seriously weakened a case that would have relied entirely upon the complainant’s evidence from some 30 years previously. In these circumstances, it was concluded that there was insufficient evidence to authorise charges.

The reviewing lawyer also concluded:

“I am satisfied that there is no new evidence which would alter my view as to whether proceedings should be instituted in respect of the eight original complainants...

“I have been told there are three further potential witnesses whose identities are known but they have not been interviewed by the police (or [the journalist]). Whether or not they should be traced and interviewed is entirely an operational matter for the police. I do not think it would be appropriate for me to offer any advice or recommendation upon that aspect of the case. However I am sure that the decision will be made having regard to the observations that I have already made with regard to the prospects of a successful prosecution on the material already made available to me.”

Victims of historic sexual abuse are entitled to justice and prosecutions that would not have been attempted in the past are now brought successfully. As is clear from the 1998 decision making, there have been significant developments in the way the criminal justice system approaches cases such as these, and these developments have continued to this day. Prosecutors, police officers and judges have a much better understanding than ever before of how these offences are committed.

Any victims who are considering coming forward should not be dissuaded by the decisions of the past. The legal barrier to prosecution in 1998 has since been relaxed and the approach demonstrated in 1970 has now long been one rejected by the entire criminal justice system which can be seen through not only a change in attitude, but a change in the law on corroboration in the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.

The decision made in 1970 would not be made by the CPS today.

Gold award for CPS e-learning programme

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has won a prestigious excellence award for an e-learning programme designed to improve the awareness and use of “communications data” in prosecutions.

The CPS’s Communications Data e-Learning course was recognised with a gold award for Best Custom Content at the 2012 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards.

Communications Data, including evidence of phone calls, text messages and internet activity, forms powerful evidence in a prosecution case. The course aims to prepare CPS lawyers with the knowledge and skill to use this information effectively. Taking a novel approach to the subject, the course encourages learning around a fictitious murder case introducing learners to various concepts and types of communications data and how it is acquired and presented.

The two hour course was developed by the CPS Prosecution College team, which provides legal learning and development opportunities for CPS staff, in partnership with the Home Office and Lumesse Learning.

The entries were evaluated on key criteria, including: fitting the need, design of the program, functionality, innovation, and overall measureable benefits.

On receiving the award, the highest that could be achieved, the team was praised for its presentation of a very complex subject in an innovative and engaging matter.

Sharron Hughes, CPS Head of Prosecution College, said:

“We are delighted to have won this award, which has helped improve the way our prosecutors and caseworkers use communications evidence in court, such as phone calls, texts and online messages.

“The Prosecution College team works hard to design and deliver innovative and dynamic e-learning to improve the way the CPS operates and it is fantastic that they have been recognised.”

Background

More information about Brandon Hall Excellence Awards is available on the website http://go.brandonhall.com/Excellence_Awards_Home.  

The Brandon Hall Award follows the team’s 2011 award for e-Learning Internal Project Team of the Year in the e-Learning Age Awards.

CPS London statement on sentencing of Damien Red Saunders

Claire Holder, a CPS London Senior Crown Prosecutor, said:

“This predatory paedophile posed as a babysitter to gain entry into the homes of two families. He provided bogus details of babysitting experience and references and stalled requests for CRB information.

“Saunders used his charm to deliberately exploit the trust of the parents in this case in order to commit unspeakable crimes against their daughters. He planned these crimes in great detail, even drafting scripts about how to execute his plans.

“Documented evidence was found in Saunders’ home of plans to commit more serious crimes, including the abduction, rape and murder of a child. The CPS worked closely with the police in presenting a robust case to the court that left Saunders with no choice but to plead guilty to his crimes.”

Circus owner guilty of mistreating Anne the elephant

A circus owner has been found guilty of animal welfare offences for his mistreatment of Anne the Elephant, a protected animal for whom he was responsible.

Bobby Roberts was found guilty by a Magistrates’ Court sitting at Northampton Crown Court of causing unnecessary suffering, failing to prevent unnecessary suffering and failure to meet his responsibilities towards the elephant. His co-owner and wife, Moira Roberts, was found not guilty of the same offences.

Richard Crowley, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor at CPS East Midlands, said:

“The images of the abuse suffered by Anne the Elephant upset a great many people across the country. Bobby Roberts had clear responsibilities for this elephant’s welfare, which he wilfully neglected when he treated her appallingly. Anne was kept chained up, beaten regularly and suffered significantly as a result.

“Not only did Bobby Roberts breach his professional obligations towards Anne, but his neglect and abuse was criminal. He gave instructions for Anne to be chained and took no action to prevent the beatings she had received, failing to provide any training or supervision for the staff member responsible for her.

“Today should serve as a warning that those who mistreat animals can expect to face prosecution.”

CPS authorises charging of Steven John Grieveson with murder after new evidence

Kingsley Hyland, Head of the Complex Casework Unit at CPS North East, said:

“I have today authorised Northumbria Police to charge Steven John Grieveson (AKA Steven John Field), 42, with one count of murder, after careful consideration of new evidence in this case.

“The charge relates to the discovery of the body of 14-year old Simon Martin at a derelict property in Sunderland, on 26th May of 1990.

“This decision was taken in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors. He will appear via video link at Sunderland Magistrates’ Court on the 4th of December.”

Kweku Adoboli convicted of two counts of fraud

Former UBS trader Kweku Adoboli was today convicted of two counts of fraud by abuse of position. Andrew Penhale, deputy head of fraud at the Crown Prosecution Service, said:

“Behind all the technical financial jargon in this case, the question for the jury was whether Kweku Adoboli had acted dishonestly, in causing a loss to the bank of $2.3bn. He did so, by breaking the rules, covering up and lying. In any business context, his actions amounted to fraud, pure and simple.

“The amount of money involved was staggering, impacting hugely on the bank but also on their employees, shareholders and investors. This was not a victimless crime.

“The CPS Central Fraud Division are pleased to have brought this case so quickly to conclusion, with the trial opening one year to the day after the case was reported to City of London Police. This is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of the whole prosecution team.

“People who commit fraud, in any walk of life, should know that the scale and technicality of a case is no barrier to bringing it to justice. At the heart of any complex fraud is a simple notion of dishonesty which is something that we can all understand.”

Charging announcement in relation to Operation Elveden

Alison Levitt, QC, Principal Legal Advisor to the Director of Public Prosecutions, oversees CPS decision making and all potential prosecutions in relation to the ongoing phone hacking investigations and other related matters. Miss Levitt said:

“This statement is made in the interests of transparency and accountability to explain the decisions reached in respect of allegations arising from Operation Elveden into allegations of unlawful payment by News International staff to public officials.

“This announcement relates to two files of evidence received from the Metropolitan Police Service. The two files were received on 30 August 2012 and are:

• A file for charging advice involving two journalists in relation to allegations of misconduct in public office.
• A file for charging advice involving two journalists and two public officials in relation to allegations of misconduct in public office.

“The first of these two files relates to:

• Clive Goodman, who was the Royal Correspondent for News of the World before 2007; and
• Andy Coulson, who was the News of the World’s Deputy Editor between 2000 and 2003 and Editor between 2003 and 2007.

“We have concluded, following a careful review of the evidence, that Clive Goodman and Andy Coulson should be charged with two conspiracies. The allegations relate to the request and authorisation of payments to public officials in exchange for information, including a Palace phone directory known as the “Green Book” containing contact details for the Royal Family and Members of the Household.

“The second of these two files relates to:

• Rebekah Brooks, who was Editor of the Sun between 14 January 2003 and 1 September 2009;
• John Kay, who was Chief Reporter at the Sun between 1990 and 2011;
• Bettina Jordan-Barber, employed by the Ministry of Defence; and
• One further suspect in relation to whom the investigation is still ongoing.

“We have concluded, following a careful review of the evidence, that Bettina Jordan-Barber, John Kay and Rebekah Brooks should be charged with a conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office between 1 January 2004 and 31 January 2012. This conspiracy relates to information allegedly provided by Bettina Jordan-Barber for payment which formed the basis of a series of news stories published by The Sun. It is alleged that approximately £100,000 was paid to Bettina Jordan-Barber between 2004 and 2011.

“All of these matters were considered carefully in accordance with the DPP’s guidelines on the public interest in cases affecting the media. This guidance asks prosecutors to consider whether the public interest served by the conduct in question outweighs the overall criminality before bringing criminal proceedings.

“Following charge, these individuals will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on a date to be determined.

“May I remind all concerned that these five individuals now will be charged with criminal offences and that each has a right to a fair trial. It is very important that nothing is said, or reported, which could prejudice that trial. For these reasons it would be inappropriate for me to comment further."

The full charges are as follows:

Andy Coulson & Clive Goodman

Charge 1

Clive Goodman and Andrew Coulson, between 31 August 2002 and 31 January 2003, conspired together and with a person or persons unknown to commit misconduct in public office. Contrary to s.1(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977

Charge 2

Clive Goodman and Andrew Coulson, between 31 January 2005 and 3 June 2005, conspired together and with a person or persons unknown to commit misconduct in public office. Contrary to s.1(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977

Bettina Jordan-Barber, John Kay & Rebekah Brooks

Charge 1

Bettina Jordan-Barber, John Kay and Rebekah Brooks, between 1 January 2004 and 31 January 2012, conspired together, and with others, to commit misconduct in public office. Contrary to s.1(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977

Airline pilot sentenced for duty evasion on cigarettes and alcohol

Andrew Creelman has today pleaded guilty at City of London Magistrates’ Court to two counts of knowingly evading duty payable on cigarettes and alcohol.

Lisa Rose, specialist prosecutor for the CPS Central Fraud Division said:

“Captain Creelman, who did not smoke, knew that smuggling was a serious offence and failed to declare the tobacco that he bought into the country at airports.

“During a period of just over a year, Creelman escaped duty due on 16,400 cigarettes and 20 litres of rum. Despite knowing the rules, Creelman exceeded his duty limits on 19 occasions with cigarettes and 10 occasions with spirits. Captain Creelman continued to think he could rise above the law and evaded more that £5,600 in taxes.

“Paying tax matters; it’s what keeps our schools and hospitals running. Those who use their positions to evade paying it should know they risk prosecution.”

Creelman pleaded guilty to two counts contrary to Section 170(2)(a) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.

Creelman was sentenced to a fine totalling £1,420 including costs and victim surcharge.

Flower nursery charged with corporate manslaughter

Rene Barclay, Principal Crown Advocate in the Special Crime and Counter Terrorism division of the Crown Prosecution Service, said:

“I have carefully considered the evidence and have concluded that it is sufficient to charge PS & JE Ward Ltd, based at King’s Lynn, with corporate manslaughter and with failing to discharge a duty imposed by section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

“The charges against the company, which runs Belmont Nursery in Terrington St Clement, relate to the tragic death of Grzegorz Krystian Pieton on 15 July 2010 from an electric shock caused when the metal hydraulic lift trailer he was towing touched an overhead power line.

“The decision was taken in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors.

“The company has been summonsed to appear at King’s Lynn magistrates court on Friday 23 November.”

 

Background

This is the third company the CPS has charged with corporate manslaughter since the introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act in 2008.

Christopher Docherty-Puncheon found guilty of murder of Lt Col Robert 'Riley' Workman

Baljit Ubhey OBE, Chief Crown Prosecutor for Thames and Chiltern Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said:

“This case involved the cold-blooded murder of 83-year-old Lieutenant Colonel Robert ‘Riley’ Workman at his home in Furneaux Pelham in January 2004, almost nine years ago.

“Christopher Docherty-Puncheon has today been found guilty of the murder of Colonel Workman.

“Today’s guilty verdict brings a successful end to a complex and lengthy investigation by Hertfordshire Constabulary. We have worked closely with them throughout the investigation and the guilty verdict reflects the strength of the prosecution case.

“This case also highlights to the public that both the CPS and the police are committed to continually reviewing and detecting unsolved cases. We will continue to work closely with our partners to ensure that criminals are brought to justice.

“This also sends a very clear message to anyone who thinks that they have escaped justice for serious offences that our determination to ensure that justice is done remains undimmed, even years after offences are committed.

"I hope that today's outcome gives some sense of justice to the victim’s family, with the knowledge that the person who killed Colonel Workman has been convicted and punished. Our thoughts are very much with them all at this time."

Michael Jackson jailed for kidnap and child sex assault

A man from Oldbury in the West Midlands has today been jailed indefinitely for public protection at Wolverhampton Crown Court after he had pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing for kidnapping two children in separate attacks.

Michael Jackson, aged 50, pleaded guilty in May 2012 to the charges of sexual assault, false imprisonment, child abduction, kidnap and committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence.

Emma Garnett, Senior Crown Prosecutor from the West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service’s Public Protection Unit, said:

“Michael Jackson is a dangerous man who preyed on young children for his own gratification.

“One of his victims, a young boy of 10-years-old, had been abducted after he had gone to the shops, which were only a few minutes from where he lived. Jackson took this opportunity to approach him and force the young victim to go with him to his flat where he was sexually assault, gagged, bound, and locked in a cupboard.

“As soon as the victim failed to return home, the victim’s mother raised the alarm immediately and the police and local community began searching for him. “Once the defendant left his flat, the boy managed to free himself of his bounds and a member of the community, who had been part of the search party looking for him, spotted him at the ground floor window of the flat and he was subsequently rescued.

“Jackson was then arrested and a further offence of abducting an 11 year-old girl in a separate incident in the West Midlands on 14 September 2011 was reported.

“I would like to take this opportunity of thanking the local community for their assistance in the search for the victim and pay tribute to the 10-year-old boy for his courage and bravery in managing to escape his captivity and raising the alarm. This must have been a traumatic ordeal for him, his family and friends and we hope that today’s sentence can bring this chapter to a close and they can now move on with their lives.”

CPS Statement: Four charged with forging £1.2m in counterfeit £10 notes

Andy Young, lawyer for the CPS Organised Crime Division said:

“Following an investigation by the Serious Organised Crime Agency, I have authorised charges against four individuals for the production of over £1.2m worth of counterfeit Bank of England £10 notes at a design and print business in Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands.

“Prem Karra, Amrit Paul Karra, Rajiv Kumar and Yash Paul Mahey each face a single charge contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Law Act. It is alleged that between 1 September 2010 and 28 February 2011, they conspired with others unknown to make a counterfeit currency note, namely a Bank of England £10 currency note of the series E type, intending that it should be passed or tendered as genuine.

“This decision to prosecute was taken in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors. We have determined that there is a realistic prospect of conviction and that a prosecution is in the public interest.

“The four defendants will appear before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 15 November 2012.

“They now stand charged with a criminal offence and have the right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that nothing should be reported which could prejudice this trial."

Two convicted following death of Rio Smedley

Daniel Rigby has today been convicted at Manchester Crown Court for the murder of two-year-old Rio Smedley. Kirsty Smedley, Rio’s mother, has also been convicted of causing or allowing his death. Janet Urey, Senior Crown Prosecutor, said:

“This was a wicked attack against a vulnerable and defenceless child, perpetrated by Daniel Rigby. The injuries suffered by Rio were brutal and could not have been inflicted accidentally, as Rigby had claimed in an attempt to hide what he had done.

“Today, a jury has decided that Rigby caused Rio’s death and that Kirsty Smedley betrayed her responsibility to keep her child safe from Rigby’s violence.”

Stephen Farrow fund guilty of the murders of Betty Yates and Reverend John Suddards

Following a four week trial at Bristol Crown Court, Stephen Farrow was today found guilty of the murders of pensioner Betty Yates in Bewdley, Worcestershire and the Reverend John Suddards in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. Farrow was sentenced to two whole life sentences.

Farrow also admitted carrying out an aggravated burglary at Vine Cottage, Thornbury, between 21 December last year and 3 January 2012 for which he was sentenced to three years, to be served concurrently.

CPS Senior District Crown Prosecutor Sian Sullivan said:

"From the beginning of the joint investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service worked closely with both Avon and Somerset and West Mercia police forces. As the reviewing lawyer I have personally handled this case throughout and must thank all the families for their cooperation and understanding under such difficult and emotional circumstances.

"We will never know what went on in Steven Farrow's mind as he took the lives of Reverend Suddards and Betty Yates but we hope their families take some comfort from the knowledge that he has today been convicted and sentenced for their murders."

Farrow, who is 49 and of no fixed address, had pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Reverend Suddards on the grounds of diminished responsibility, but this plea was not accepted by the Crown Prosecution Service. He had denied any involvement in the murder of Betty Yates.

Betty Yates, who was 77, was found dead in her cottage on Wednesday January 4 2012. She had been stabbed and beaten with her own walking stick. Reverend Suddards, who was 59, was found dead in the vicarage in Thornbury on Tuesday 14 February 2012. He had also been stabbed to death in his own home. A national manhunt was launched to locate Farrow and he was arrested in Folkestone, Kent on Sunday 19 February 2012.

Award win for National Black Crown Prosecution Association

The National Black Crown Prosecution Association (NBCPA) has been awarded public sector employee network of the year in the Race for Opportunity Awards 2012.

The awards celebrate public and private sector organisations committed to equality, diversity and inclusion that are demonstrating tangible results in the area.

The NBCPA, which brings together Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) staff at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), was recognised for its impact on both CPS employment and prosecution practice.

The association has contributed to the development of prosecution and HR policies, equality objectives, equality impact assessments and learning materials. It has also played an important role in helping the CPS strengthen its pool of talented BAME staff.

In addition to its work within the CPS, the NBCPA also supports community engagement with diverse communities, delivering mentoring programmes with other members of the Criminal Justice System.

Dale Simon, Director of Equality and Diversity at the CPS, said:

“The NBCPA plays an important role in promoting equality and diversity throughout the CPS and the wider criminal justice system. This award recognises the positive impact the association has not only through the development and support of its members but also on the CPS in general.”

Adrian Joseph, Chair of Race for Opportunity, said:

“Race for Opportunity stands for diverse and inclusive senior leaders, building the talent pipeline, increasing BAME representation and progression in the workplace, and for the reduction of ethnic minority youth unemployment. This is not about philanthropy, it’s about sound business judgement, but never has our challenge been greater. I commend all the Race for Opportunity award winners for leading the way in unlocking this business opportunity and embedding diversity and inclusion into their long-term business planning and strategy.”

Background
Race for Opportunity is the race equality in the workplace campaign from Business in the Community. For more information please visit www.bitcdiversity.org.uk.