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MembersMonica Burch (C), Stephen Parkinson, Dr Subo Shanmuganathan, Dr Peter Kane, Julie Lennard, Grace OnoniwuGuestsNick Price, Baljit Ubhey, Chris Vinestock, Harvey Palmer, Lisa Benbow, Isabel FieldSecretariatMax Looker, Stephanie BradshawApologiesSteve BuckinghamItem 1: Declaration of any…

MembersMonica Burch (C), Stephen Parkinson, Dr Subo Shanmuganathan, Dr Peter Kane, Steve BuckinghamGuestsTristan Bradshaw, Rachel Zaltzman, Helen Starkey, Martin Goldman, Lindsey McNally (SB Chair)SecretariatMax Looker, Stephanie BradshawApologiesJulie LennardItem 1: Declaration of any…

Item 1: Declaration of any conflicts 1.1    No additional conflicts of interest were raised.

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).