This is where you will find the CPS position on major issues in the news, our response to inaccurate or misleading media reports and our letters to the media.
See also Articles and speeches to read articles and speeches from the CPS on matters of relevance to the Criminal Justice System.
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 NewsBEING the victim of a sexual offence is undoubtedly one of the most traumatic experiences a person may face in their lifetime. Our message on this is clear – if therapy is needed to aid recovery, there are no circumstances where access should be delayed.
| CPS says , Sexual offences , CPS NewsThere is no doubt the case highlighted by BBC today is harrowing and we have offered an unreserved apology to the victim for the mistakes we made and the stress and trauma she has endured.
| CPS says , Sexual offences , CPS NewsMax Hill QC, Director of Public Prosecutions said: “We know victims of sexual offences can suffer lasting trauma, and too often their experience of the criminal justice system adds to their suffering. The CPS is committed to making the changes needed so that more victims see justice.
| CPS says , Sexual offences , CPS NewsToday, Monday 15 March, Lord Burnett dismissed the application for Judicial Review from the End Violence Against Women (EVAW) coalition against the CPS.
| CPS says , Sexual offences , CPS NewsToday the Times is running an incorrect story which falsely claims that in a recent podcast interview, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Max Hill QC, called for the age of criminal responsibility to be raised.
| CPS says , Youth crime , CPS NewsModern slavery has a devastating effect on its victims, and we are committed to prosecuting these crimes.
| CPS says , International and organised crime , CPS NewsThere has been some discussion about how stalking cases are investigated and prosecuted during the current lockdown. The CPS would like to clarify our approach.
| CPS says , CPS NewsWe have been asked questions about the role of the CPS in deciding whether to charge an individual with a criminal offence. The following information explains our role and approach. It is not a comment on any individual case.
| CPS says , Domestic abuse , CPS NewsA story in the Telegraph - 'Prosecutors allow dozens of charges brought against terrorists to 'lie on file' - has incorrectly claimed the CPS is allowing charges to lie on file for defendants accused of terror offences as part of “sweetheart deals”.
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