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Getting my brother help

HTB_newbie · 2013-10-07 14:10:35

I'm new to MSE forums only posted on buying a house so far so don't know where to post this. I posted this in alcohol free diaries but not sure if that was the right place.. My brother has had a problem with drink since his teenage years (he's now 36) and lives in Spain (i.e. not near family). He's also had problems with…

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Yorkie1 Posts: 12,022 Forumite

8 October 2013 at 10:12PM

It's the same in England in that the police or CPS (depending on the offence) make the decision to charge. A victim cannot force the issue one way or another, though their views will be considered. Even in the absence of a complaint the case can in theory proceed if sufficient evidence and it's serious enough for a prosecution to be in the public interest.

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