CPS News Brief

CPS authorises charge against two individuals for conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office

Gregor McGill, a senior lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "The CPS has today authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Robert Norman and summons Stephen Moyes to be charged with conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office.

"Both individuals will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on 8 May 2014.

"The CPS has decided there is insufficient evidence to prosecute one other individual and they have been informed they face no further action.

"May I remind all concerned that criminal proceedings against Robert Norman and Stephen Moyes will now be commenced and that both have a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."

The full charges are:

Stephen MOYES and Robert NORMAN, between 30 April 2006 and 1 May 2011, conspired together and with others unknown to commit misconduct in public office, contrary to s.1(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977. 

Paul Flowers charged with drug possession

Clare Stevens, from CPS Yorkshire and Humberside’s Complex Casework Unit, said:

“We have carefully considered a file of evidence gathered by West Yorkshire Police in relation to alleged criminal offences committed by Paul Flowers in Bradford in November 2013.

“Following a review of the evidence, I have concluded that there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest to charge Paul Flowers with possession of Class A and Class C drugs relating to an incident on 9 November 2013.

“In addition, there is sufficient evidence to show that another individual offered to supply a variety of drugs in connection with this incident. I have concluded that Gavin Woroniuk should be charged with four offences of offering to supply a controlled drug as well as one count of possessing criminal property.

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

“Paul Flowers and Gavin Woroniuk will appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on 7 May 2014.

“Proceedings are now active and both defendants have the right to a fair trial. It is very important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

Notes to editors

The authorised charges are:

Paul Flowers

• Possession of a Class A drug, namely cocaine
• Possession of a Class A drug, namely methamphetamine
• Possession of a Class C drug, namely ketamine

Gavin Woroniuk

• Offer to supply a Class A drug, namely cocaine
• Offer to supply a Class A drug, namely methamphetamine
• Offer to supply a Class B drug, namely cannabis
• Offer to supply a Class C drug, namely ketamine
• Possession of criminal property, contrary to Section 329 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002