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Criminal cases prosecuted by the CPS are in the news every day, along with a range of issues relating to our work – from violence against women and girls and hate crime, to support for victims and witnesses, statistics and speeches.

To ensure greater openness in the reporting of criminal proceedings, the CPS, the police and media representatives developed a joint protocol for working together.

Here you can find our latest news stories and search for others. You can also find additional details about a number of high-profile cases and the work of the CPS.

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UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Former police officer jailed for bribery offences

A former officer responsible for policing nightclubs and bars in London’s West End has been jailed for taking bribes including tickets to exclusive events, a family holiday to Morocco, and renovations to his home.

19 July 2023 | Press Release , CPS News

Ryan Giggs: CPS statement on stopping the case

A CPS spokesperson said: “At all stages we keep cases under careful review, to ensure our legal test is met. This means there must be a realistic prospect of conviction based upon the available evidence and a prosecution is in the public interest.

18 July 2023 | Press Release , CPS, North West News

Huge cryptocurrency wallet retrieved after hacker found guilty of blackmail

More than £750,000 of criminal money has been recovered from a hacker under special powers used by the CPS.

18 July 2023 | Press Release , Proceeds of crime , CPS News

Money launderers sentenced for key roles in an over £100m plot of transporting cash to Dubai

Six money launderers who played a key part in arranging the transportation of £104 million in total of illegally obtained cash were sentenced today (12 July 2023).

12 July 2023 | Press Release , Fraud and economic crime , CPS News

Man jailed for manslaughter after 39 people died in back of lorry

A man has been jailed for his role in a people smuggling operation which resulted in the tragic deaths of 39 Vietnamese men, women and children.

11 July 2023 | Press Release , International and organised crime , CPS News

CPS rolls out national blueprint as next step to transform prosecution of adult rape cases

An ambitious blueprint to transform how adult rapes are prosecuted is being rolled out nationally by the CPS as the next stage of a commitment to drive up the number of cases taken to court and improve victim experiences.

10 July 2023 | Press Release , CPS News

No charges for ex-police officers in original Stephen Lawrence investigation

Nick Price, head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: “The appalling racist murder of Stephen Lawrence 30 years ago had far-reaching implications on policing in this country, and for the nation as a whole.

07 July 2023 | Press Release , CPS News

COVID-19 fraudster sentenced for laundering nearly £200k from taxpayers

A fraudster who sought to exploit the taxpayer through a COVID-19 support scheme has been sentenced today (3 July 2023).

03 July 2023 | Press Release , Fraud and economic crime , CPS News

Junior doctor jailed for running a dark web site which shared indecent images of children

A NHS junior doctor who worked with elderly patients has today been jailed for his role in a dark web chat site dedicated to sharing indecent images of children.

23 June 2023 | Press Release , Sexual offences , CPS News

Paedophile who went abroad to sexually abuse children jailed for 21 years

A paedophile has been jailed for travelling to other countries to sexually abuse children and advising others on how to do the same on a dark web chat site.

23 June 2023 | Press Release , International and organised crime , CPS News

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Contacts: National media

Please note that our Press Office is not able to deal with issues or queries from members of the public - these contact details are for accredited journalists ONLY. Do not call this number unless you a member of the press. For all general enquiries, please call the General Enquiries line: 020 3357 0899 or 020 3357 0000 (09:00-17:00, Monday-Friday) or visit contact.cps.gov.uk.

If you are a national or international journalist with a media enquiry, you can contact the CPS Press Office on 020 3357 0906 or email [email protected] (9am-5pm weekdays only).

For out-of-hours media enquiries please call 020 3357 0906 to reach the duty press officer.

Contacts: Local media

Cymru/Wales
Richard Paull
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02920 803950

East Midlands
Graham Buchanan
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0115 852 3343

East of England
Gillian Andrews
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01245 455027

London (North and South)
Wendy Wyeth or Molly Barker
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02380 673873

Mersey-Cheshire
Jackie Rand
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0151 239 6334

North East
Chris Black
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0191 260 4216

North West
Kerry Bell
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0161 827 4705

South East
Cheryl Pendry
Email: [email protected]
Telephones: 01227 655862 / 07876 390054

South West
Gary Cockram
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0117 930 2968

Thames and Chiltern
Angie Patton
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01189 513625

Wessex
Wessex Communications
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02380 673873

West Midlands
Kofo Baptist
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0203 357 0625

Yorkshire and Humberside
Elizabeth Ogborn
Email: [email protected]
Telephones: 0113 290 2839 / 07500 835186

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