The CPS has today authorised police to charge Rolf Harris with seven counts of indecent assault.
A CPS spokesperson said:
"We have carefully considered the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police Service as part of Operation Yewtree in relation to Rolf Harris.
“Having completed our review in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors, we have concluded that there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest for Mr Harris to be charged with seven counts of indecent assault. The alleged offences date from 1971 to 2004 and relate to seven complainants aged between 12 and 27 at the time of the alleged offending.
“Mr Harris will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on 17 March 2016.
“May I remind all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Harris will now be commenced and of his 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.”
Full details of the charges:
Seven counts of indecent assault on a woman contrary to s14 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956
In the alternative: One count of sexual assault contrary to s3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003
