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CPS London hosts first Independent Sexual Violence Advisors Day

The event brought together professionals in the field across the capital to discuss collaboration and ways to improve the service provided to victims.

Early discussions with police in London are helping to increase charges for rape cases

Prosecutors in London have been working closely with police in a collective effort to improve prosecution volumes for rape and serious sexual offences.

London South CCP Lionel Idan writes for the Evening Standard

The Crown Prosecution Service's first black male Chief Crown Prosecutor writes about growing up in Ghana and hate crime for London's Evening Standard.

CPS warns - don't get caught by COVID fraud

The Crown Prosecution Service has warned the public to beware of fraudsters exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic after a man was today jailed for 30 weeks for offering fake Government refunds.

Inspectors highlight supportive staff culture in the CPS in South London

CPS London South has a culture of support and engagement, strong leadership and improving casework and performance, according to a report published today by Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI).

The report, which was carried out as part of the Inspectorate's Area Assurance Programme (AAP), also highlighted that the Area, which prosecutes criminal cases in South London courts, manages its resources well and operational managers work effectively with criminal justice partners in delivering improvements to victims and witnesses in London.

London South

The CPS has 14 Areas across England and Wales and CPS London South is one of two Areas in the Greater London region (CPS London North being the other). It covers the London boroughs south of the River Thames and also includes Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. As well as prosecuting cases investigated by the Metropolitan Police in South London boroughs, the Area also prosecutes cases investigated by City of London Police.

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