Coronavirus-related updates
You can find all coronavirus-related updates on the CPS website here.
Victims and witnesses
Legal guidance updates
All updates to the relevant CPS legal guidance and agreed protocols with other agencies can be found in the:
- Prosecution Guidance section of this website, under 'C'; or the
- National protocols and agreements with other agencies section.
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