DPP Journal: Conviction rate increases
29/06/2009
"Whatever the crime the decision to charge a suspect is important to the alleged offender, the victim(s), any witnesses and the community. The best model is one where volume crime is dealt with speedily and efficiently." - Keir Starmer, DPP.… full story
CPS announces first advocacy assessment system
25/06/2009
A national system of advocacy assessment was announced today by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC. In an update on the progress of the CPS Advocacy Strategy, he also released the first detailed figures showing the savings the strategy has produced.… full story
Joint statement on alleged misuse of parliamentary expenses
05/06/2009
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) today issued the following statement relating to allegations of misuse of parliamentary expenses.… full story
Organised Crime Division
Drug trafficking, people trafficking, use of firearms, money laundering, internet crime, fraud, serious robbery and organised vehicle crime at home and internationally, are all dealt with by the Organised Crime Division. A specialist team of experienced prosecutors, the Organised Crime Division work closely with the police and international law enforcement agencies to bring criminals to justice.
Special Crime Division
Deaths in custody, corporate manslaughter, medical manslaughter, serious public corruption, appeals to the House of Lords and extradition are just some of the types of cases dealt with by specialist Crown Prosecutors in the Special Crime Division.
Terrorism, race hate, crimes against humanity, war crimes, violent extremism, hijacking and espionage cases are tackled by a specialist team of Crown Prosecutors. The Counter Terrorism Division of the CPS includes highly experienced prosecutors, advocates and caseworkers who work closely with the police to bring offenders to justice.
“Who is going to pick up my children from school if I have to be at court? This is one of the concerns that victims and witnesses of crime may have when asked to give evidence in a prosecution case”. CPS Witness Care Unit Manager, Debbie Hewlett explains how she and her team in Avon and Somerset help everyday victims and witnesses to give evidence in court.
