This deferred prosecution agreement (“DPA”) is an agreement made pursuant to Part 1 of Schedule 17 Crime and Courts Act 2013 between:

This information management policy is for all CPS staff, contractors, consultants and third parties. It outlines our roles and responsibilities, directing us all on how to manage information, from creation to destruction. Following the policy ensures we are taking the correct approach to information management, to meet CPS’ operational and legal needs.

Summary of our approach to consulting on prosecution guidance

About CPS data: The CPS does not publish official statistics. CPS data is operational management information, which can be used as an indicator of CPS performance.

This Joint Protocol between the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Police draws together the existing guidance and best practice on identifying, inspecting, reviewing, and obtaining third party material.

This Q4 data release covers the 3-month period 1 January 2023 – 31 March 2022, with the previous three quarters provided to illustrate trends. The figures below compare Quarter 4 data with Quarter 3.

The CPS is responsible for paying allowances and expenses to witnesses who are called to give evidence in prosecutions conducted by the Service.

These instructions are incorporated into every prosecution brief. Any Advocate prosecuting on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service will be expected to be familiar with the material in this document and to apply these instructions.

Advocacy is central to our work as prosecutors. CPS advocates now appear in all courts and across the full range of cases. This is as it should be. But whether it is one of our own lawyers or Associate Prosecutors, or a member of the private Bar representing the Crown, the very highest standards of advocacy are essential. These new and updated National Standards of Advocacy clearly set out what we expect from all prosecution advocates. By adhering to them we shall serve the public and uphold justice.