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Read the latest journal entry from the Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer QC.

Director of Public Prosecutions

Keir Starmer QC

Keir Starmer

The CPS is headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Keir Starmer QC, who took up office on 1 November 2008.

As DPP, he is responsible for prosecutions, legal issues and criminal justice policy.

The Director is superintended by the Attorney General, who is accountable to Parliament for the Service.