Director of Public Prosecutions

Sir Ken Macdonald QC

Sir Ken Macdonald QC took up his post as Head of the CPS and Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in November 2003.

The DPP is responsible for determining any charges and prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police in England and Wales.

He makes decisions about the most complex and sensitive cases and advises the police on criminal matters. He reports to the Attorney General, the Government Minister who answers for The CPS in Parliament.

The Director was awarded a knighthood from the Queen in the 2007 New Year's Honours list.