Publications & resources

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…

Gwasanaeth Erlyn y Goron yw’r prif awdurdod erlyn yng Nghymru a Lloegr, a nhw sy’n gyfrifol am benderfynu a ddylai unigolion gael eu cyhuddo o droseddau difrifol. Mae ein penderfyniadau’n effeithio’n fawr ar fywydau dioddefwyr a diffynyddion, sy’n golygu bod angen cyrraedd y safonau uchaf o ran…

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…

About CPS dataIntroductionAll crime, pre-charge and prosecutionsRape flaggedAdult rape flaggedDomestic abuse flaggedHate crime flaggedCasework qualityCourt CaseloadsRegional DataUnderstanding CPS DataData spreadsheetsAbout CPS dataThe CPS does not publish official statistics. CPS data is…

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).Mae’r adroddiad yn nodi rhai meysydd o arfer da, sef y defnydd o dreialon ffug i gynyddu gallu a phrofiad…

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).The report identifies some areas of good practice namely the use of mock trials to increase the capability and experience…

IntroductionGeneral principlesMedia access to prosecution materialsAppealing decisionsFurther guidanceAgreed 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,…

IntroductionThe Open Justice PrincipleWhat does the Protocol cover?Making decisions about the release of material under the ProtocolWho counts as the media?When might requests be refused?The legitimate interests of othersConsideration of victims and witnessesWhat information should be given to…

What is this statement about?In 2017, the Crown Prosecution Service published the first public statement specifically addressing male victims of domestic abuse, rape, sexual offences, stalking, forced marriage, honour-based abuse, child abuse, prostitution, human trafficking (with a focus on sexual…

First Witness Statement:Name: Lisa RamsarranIN THE POPLAR CORONER’S COURT BEFORE H.M. CORONER FOR INNER NORTH LONDON AREAIN THE MATTER OF:THE INQUEST TOUCHING UPON THE DEATH OF CAROLINE FLACK, DECEASEDWITNESS STATEMENT OF LISA RAMSARRANI, LISA RAMSARRAN of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS),…