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Core Quality Standards

The new CPS Core Quality Standards cover key areas of our work that have the greatest impact on the public. They tell you what you can expect us to do when we prosecute people in court. They represent the central thread of quality that should run through everything we do.

The new Code

On 22 Feb the Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, launched the 6th edition of The Code for Crown Prosecutors. This key document provides guidance to prosecutors on the general principles they apply when making decisions about prosecutions.

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Victims and Witnesses

Victims and witnesses are at the heart of the criminal justice system and we take our duties to victims and witnesses very seriously. Being fair and being seen to be fair are the cornerstones of everything we do. We aim to be transparent in what we do and keep you informed of our decisions.

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We consult with the public, community groups, the voluntary sector and other agencies about the way we do our work. You can help us to be better informed, fairer and more representative by participating in our consultations.

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CPS Public Policy Statement on Prosecuting cases of Human Trafficking Consultation

Closing date: 31 Oct 2010

Legal Resources

We publish detailed information about the way we work and the way we make decisions. In the Legal Resources section you can find detailed legal guidance, The Code for Crown Prosecutors and further information about how we make decisions, the way we carry out our duties and how we spend public money.

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Conditional Cautioning Data

The CPS now publishes Conditional Cautioning data on a quarterly basis. The next issue will show data from Q2 2010/11 and will be published on 9th November 2010.