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Investigation

The next stage is investigation, where the police gather evidence. The police may ask you to tour the area where the offence happened to help identify the offender. They may also ask you to look at photographs or attend an identity parade.

Keeping you informed

Once a charge has been brought the police will pass your file on to your local Witness Care Unit. They ensure that victims and witnesses are kept at the centre of the criminal justice system.

Victim's personal statement

In addition to giving a witness statement you can, if you want to, give a victim's personal statement.

Victims and Witnesses

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CPS Violence against Women and Girls report 2016-2017 data

This is the underlying data relating to the tenth CPS Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) annual report.

Workforce Diversity Data 2014-15

This is the underlying data relating to the breakdown of CPS staff and recruitment, based on gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation and religion, for the year 2014/15.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Crown Prosecution Service is at the heart of the criminal justice system in England and Wales, working with our partners to protect the public and create a safe society.

CPS Diversity and Inclusion Statement for the Bar

The CPS Diversity and Inclusion Statement for the Bar (the ‘Statement’) sets out CPS requirements and expectations in respect of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Response to HMCPSI Report on Communicating with Victims

The CPS has today (13 January 2016) published its response to the HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate report Communicating with Victims