Janner: Police take first step in bid to overturn ‘no charge’ decision

‘Leicestershire Police has made its first move in its legal bid to overturn a decision to not put Greville Janner on trial for alleged sexual abuse of children.

The force today wrote to the director of public prosecutions, (DPP), – who last month ruled out taking action against the 86-year-old peer because of his ill-health – to explain why it believes the allegations should be tested in court.

The DPP, Alison Saunders, has 14 days to respond to the force’s submission and to say whether she intends to reverse or stick by her decision.

In a statement issued this morning, the force said: “Subject to her response, the force reserves its right to seek a judicial review of the decision.’

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