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06 August 2021
Guidance on file submissions for Full Code Test charging decisions in rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) cases
The Director’s Guidance on Charging (6th Edition) (DG6) prescribes the material and information required for a charging decision in all case types. DG6 also sets out the arrangements for charging decisions and the joint working framework for police officers and prosecutors during the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases including e.g. the escalation process and arrangements for Early Advice. Police officers and prosecutors must comply with DG6.
Agreements with Other Agencies22 July 2021
CPS Response to An inspection of the operation of CPS and SFO Proceeds of Crime Divisions
Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has today, 22 July, issued a report following their Inspection of the operation of CPS and SFO Proceeds of Crime Divisions.
CPS responses to HMCPSICPS data summary Quarter 4 2020-2021
This Q4 data release covers the 3-month period 1 January to 31 March 2021, with the previous three quarters provided to illustrate trends.
CPS operational information, Performance management and case outcomes21 July 2021
National Disclosure Improvement Plan: Phase Three
“Disclosure is a vital part of every investigation and the preparation of every case for prosecution and trial.”
CPS operational information, Policy and Guidance, Policy and strategy16 July 2021
CPS response to The Criminal Justice Joint Inspectorates (CJII) joint thematic inspection of the police and CPS response to rape
The Criminal Justice Joint Inspectorate (CJII) has today 16 July 2021, published a report that considers the police and CPS response to rape. The report is the first of two which, between them will consider the response, decision-making and effectiveness of the police and CPS at every stage of a rape case – from first report through to finalisation of the case. This first phase focuses on those cases where either the police or the CPS made the decision to take no further action (i.e. not to proceed with the case).
CPS responses to HMCPSI08 July 2021
CPS Annual Report and Accounts 2020-21
Report presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 9 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 Accounts presented to the House of Commons pursuant to Section 6(4) of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 Accounts presented to the House of Lords by Command of Her Majesty Ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 8 July 2021
CPS Annual Reports01 July 2021
Tackling hate crime against the LGBT+ community
Chris Long, CPS Hate Crime Champion
CPS operational information, Equality and diversity30 June 2021
Letter to the CBA and Bar Council on the CPS Briefing Principles and Diversity and Inclusion Statement for the Bar
Dear Colleagues I am pleased to announce the publication of the newly revised CPS Diversity and Inclusion Statement for the Bar.
CPS operational information, Equality and diversityCPS Briefing Principles
This document sets out the principles the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will follow when selecting an advocate to prosecute a case. They apply equally to in-house and external prosecution advocates and relate to all advocacy undertaken by the CPS.
CPS operational information17 June 2021
Closing the gap: How the CPS is working to reduce disparity between reported rapes and charges
Foreword by Max Hill QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, and Siobhan Blake, CPS lead for Rape and Serious Sexual Offences prosecutions
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