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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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CPS Says: Conviction rates play no part in deciding whether or not to charge a case

Conviction rates play no part in CPS decision making – so we know a story this week “CPS failing victims by cherry-picking cases’ may have caused concern.

| CPS says , CPS News

SENTENCE UPDATE: Man jailed for role in running website involved in multi-million-pound fraud

A man responsible for running a website used by fraudsters across the world has been imprisoned for being involved in a multi-million-pound fraud.

| Press Release , Fraud and economic crime , CPS News

Updated with sentence: Police officer jailed for causing serious injury by dangerous driving

A police officer who left a teenage pedestrian with catastrophic injuries after striking him with her patrol vehicle has been jailed.

| Press Release , Driving offences , CPS News

Updated with sentence: Three men jailed for supplying fraudulent passports to criminals

Three men who played major roles in supplying fraudulent passports to some of the most serious organised criminals have been jailed. 

| Press Release , Fraud and economic crime, International and organised crime , CPS News

Podcast host sentenced for racial hatred offences

James Allchurch, 51, was sentenced today (15 May 2023) for 15 offences of distributing audio material to stir up racial hatred. 

| Press Release , Hate crime , CPS News

Former government minister jailed for making and distributing indecent images of children

An ex-Government minister and former MP has been jailed for making and distributing indecent images of children.

| Press Release , Sexual offences , CPS News

Far-right extremist sentenced after attempting to make explosives

A far-right extremist who downloaded manuals on how to make guns and explosives, has been sentenced after he was found guilty of terrorism offences.

| Press Release , Terrorism , CPS News

Updated with sentence: Ex-public servant pleads guilty to misconduct in office offences

An ex-employee of the Crown Prosecution Service has been jailed today (5 May 2023) for the misuse of computer systems while working for the organisation.

| Press Release , CPS News

Updated with sentence: Senior Nigerian politician jailed over illegal UK organ-harvesting plot

A senior Nigerian senator, his wife and a doctor have been found guilty today of exploiting a vulnerable victim for illegal organ harvesting.

| Press Release , International and organised crime, Fraud and economic crime , CPS News

Millwall fan receives football banning order for homophobic slurs towards Bournemouth fans

A so-called football fan has been banned from football matches and fined for homophobic abuse of Bournemouth fans.

| Press Release , CPS, Wessex News

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If you follow us on social media, you can expect posts covering some or all of the following:

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  • Content that explains the role of the CPS and how we work
  • Highlighting of relevant work by our criminal justice partners and other stakeholders

We will aim to be fair and accurate in all the information we publish. We will aim to correct any inaccuracies as soon as possible.

We are unable to monitor social media round the clock. We are not able to engage with all those who seek a response from us due to resources but also due to privacy and the sensitive nature of some of our work. The best way to contact the CPS is through our website.

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