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This decision should be applied in conjunction with the Guidance Instruction of more than one advocate, King’s Counsel, advocates in murder cases or a DV-cleared advocate.

Chief Crown Prosecutor/Head of Division approvalTimely Decision MakingApplying for approvalThe Briefing PrinciplesDetermining the level and number of advocates in a caseDeveloped Vetting (DV) Security ClearanceRequisite skills and experienceEquality of opportunityValue for moneyRequests for…

Background and aimsFollowing the publication of the Disproportionality Action Plan in November 2024, the CPS committed to conduct further research to understand how to identify and address racial bias. We commissioned BIT (Behavioural Insights Team) to carry out two literature reviews to assess the…

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is the principal prosecuting authority for England and Wales, responsible for determining whether individuals should be charged with serious criminal offences. Our decisions significantly impact the lives of victims and defendants, necessitating the highest standards of accountability and transparency.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is the principal prosecuting authority for England and Wales, responsible for determining whether individuals should be charged with serious criminal offences. Our decisions significantly impact the lives of victims and defendants, necessitating the highest standards of accountability and transparency.

This Q2 data release covers the three-month period July–September 2025, with the previous three quarters provided to illustrate trends.

Mae Arolygiaeth Gwasanaeth Erlyn y Goron Ei Fawrhydi wedi cyhoeddi ei adroddiad heddiw yn dilyn yr arolygiad o CPS Cymru-Wales, a gynhaliwyd fel rhan o Gam 3 o’r Rhaglen Arolygu Ardal (AIP3).

His Majesty’s CPS Inspectorate has today published its report following the inspection of CPS Cymru-Wales, conducted as part of Phase 3 of the Area Inspection Programme (AIP3).

Agreed by: National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC), College of Policing (CoP), the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and representatives of the Crime Reporters Association, News Media Association, Media Lawyers Association, Society of Editors

The Media Protocol has been jointly developed and agreed by the key agencies involved, namely the Crown Prosecution Service, National Police Chiefs’ Council, the College of Policing, and representatives from the Crime Reporters Association, Media Lawyers Association, News Media Association and Society of Editors. This user guidance has been developed by the CPS to help users apply the Media Protocol in a fair, clear and consistent manner.