Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Reports
Title
Under the spotlight: perverting the course of justice and wasting police time in cases involving allegedly false rape and domestic violence allegations - March 2013
Description
The report, which examines a 17-month period, shows that false allegations of rape and domestic violence are perhaps more rare than previously thought, and that in only a very small number of cases was it considered that there was sufficient evidence and that it was in the public interest to prosecute a person suspected of making a false allegation of rape or domestic violence.
Format
Available to download as Adobe Acrobat PDF.
Under the spotlight: perverting the course of justice and wasting police time in cases involving allegedly false rape and domestic violence allegations
Title
CPS participation in the Civil Service People Survey, October 2012
Description
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) participated in the fourth cross-Government Civil Service People Survey in October 2012. All our employees were invited to participate and 4,440 staff did so: a response rate of 58 per cent. The full results can be seen in the CPS highlights report.
Format
Available to download as Adobe Acrobat PDF.
Civil Service People Survey 2012, CPS highlights report
Title
Special measures for vulnerable and intimidated witnesses: research exploring the decisions and actions taken by prosecutors in a sample of CPS case files
Description
Report presenting the findings and recommendations from a CPS research study on special measures. The study identifies areas where improvements might be made when prosecutors consider potential special measures applications. Its findings are based on a review of 74 CPS case files and a criminal justice practitioner workshop. Published in August 2012.
Format
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF (approx 1.2 mb)
Special measures research findings
Title
CPS Capability Review and Action Plan 2012
Description
The Crown Prosecution Service has published its latest Capability Review and action plan. The review, which is based on a self assessment, is intended to measure the CPS' capability in three broad areas: leadership, strategy and delivery. The Cabinet Office-led Capability Reviews are designed to improve the capability of the Civil Service, enabling us to meet today’s challenges and prepare for those of tomorrow.
Format
Available to download as Adobe Acrobat PDF.
CPS Capability Review and Action Plan 2012
Title
CPS participation in the Civil Service People Survey
Description
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) participates in the annual cross-Government Civil Service People Survey. All our employees are invited to participate. The full results can be seen in the annual CPS highlights reports.
Format
Available to download as Adobe Acrobat PDF.
Civil Service People Survey 2011, CPS highlights report
Available to download as Adobe Acrobat PDF.
Civil Service People Survey 2010, CPS highlights report
Available to download in this section
CPS/RCPO participation in the Civil Service People Survey, October 2009 PDF
CPS/RCPO participation in the Civil Service People Survey, October 2009 CSV
Title
Prosecution of offenders with mental health problems or learning disabilities
Description
This report presents the findings from the research the CPS has completed into its role in cases involving offenders with mental health problems or learning disabilities. Seven recommendations designed to provide the basis for further consideration and action on behalf of the CPS are proposed.
Format
Available online in this section
Prosecution of offenders with mental health problems or learning disabilities
Title
A Review of the CPS Policy and Guidance to Prosecutors on the Sexual Transmission of Infection - One Year On
Description
The CPS policy and legal guidance to prosecutors on the sexual transmission of infection has proved to be broadly effective during the first 12 months following its publication. Cases involving the intentional or reckless transmission of infection will continue to be referred to the PLA and the CPS will continue to monitor these cases.
Format
Available online in this section
A Review of the CPS Policy and Guidance to Prosecutors on the Sexual Transmission of Infection - One Year On
Title
Research into CPS decision-making in cases involving victims and key witnesses with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities
Description
Research into CPS decision-making in cases involving victims and key witnesses with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities by Vanessa Lee and Corrine Charles of the Crown Prosecution Service Policy Directorate Research Team. Published December 2008.
Format
Available to download as Adobe Acrobat PDF.
Research into CPS decision-making in cases involving victims and key witnesses with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities
Title
Findings and recommendations from the CPS pilot on forced marriage and so-called 'honour' crime
Description
Findings from the CPS pilot on forced marriage and so-called 'honour' crime, and recommendations on future work. Published December 2008.
Format
Available to download as Adobe Acrobat PDF.
Findings from the CPS pilot on forced marriage and so-called 'honour' crime
Recommendations on future work on forced marriage and so-called 'honour' crime
