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The Crown Prosecution Service

Our duty is to make sure that the right person is prosecuted for the right offence, and to bring offenders to justice wherever possible.

Find out more about what we do and who we are

Victims and witnesses

Discover more about the court process and how we’ll support you. 

Information and support for victims
Information and support for witnesses

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Prosecutors and criminal justice professionals

Information to help make charging decisions, about legal fees and joining our Advocate Panels

Guidance for prosecutors

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Journalists and researchers

For our latest news, policy updates and research

News
Publications

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Victims programme

How we are improving our service for victims of crime.

Victims programme

Violence against women and girls

How we are tackling rape, sexual offences and domestic abuse.

Violence against women and girls

News

Derby woman convicted of murdering and dismembering partner before burying her in the garden

Press Release Violent crime CPS East Midlands

Man who booby-trapped drug den with 'Home Alone' explosives and flamethrower jailed

Press Release Drug offences Violent crime CPS Yorkshire and Humberside

Serial killer sentenced over 1999 murder and kidnap after advancements in DNA techniques

Press Release Violent crime CPS East of England

Start your career with the Crown Prosecution Service

Here at the Crown Prosecution Service, we’re committed to being a high-performing organisation and an excellent place to work. We believe in equal opportunities and creating a workplace where everyone can be themselves and their individuality is valued.

Join us and find meaningful work that makes a difference to society.

Careers

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