- Each case is unique and must be considered on its individual facts and merit.
- Any decision to prosecute must be fair, independent and objective. They must not be based on any personal views about ethnic or national origin, disability, sex, religious beliefs, political views or sexual orientation of the offender, victim or witness.
- Any decision to prosecute must not be affected by improper or undue pressure from any source.
- Any decision to prosecute must be in the public interest with a conviction a realistic outcome. However although there may be public interest factors involved in a particular case Merseyrail could proceed with the prosecution but put these factors before the court prior to sentencing.
- Merseyrail will make every effort to adhere to the Data Protection Principles set out within the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations.