Introduction Under Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to life, there is a duty on the state to carry out a proper investigation where a death occurs and to involve the families to the extent necessary to safeguard their legitimate interests. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has policies to support victims and bereaved families and the duty to provide an enhanced level of service is required under the Victim’s Code. Nothing within this guidance affects these rights and responsibilities.

This document sets out the framework to be followed by Chief Crown Prosecutors (CCPs) and Circuit Advocate Liaison Committees (CALCs) when considering reports of errant conduct and/or poor performance by members of the CPS Advocate Panel (‘the Panel’) and other external advocates instructed by the CPS.

HMCPSI has today [13 March 2018] published a report into its inspection of the operation of Individual Quality Assessments (IQA) in the CPS. This is the CPS response.

Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has today [27 February 2018] issued a report following its inspection of the performance of CPS South East. This is the CPS response.

Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has today, 30 November 2017, issued a report following its inspection of Internal Fraud Controls in the Crown Prosecution Service.

This policy provides guidance to prosecutors on the public interest factors to take into account in reaching decisions in cases of encouraging or assisting suicide.

Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has today [30 January 2018] issued a report following its inspection of the performance of CPS South East. This is the CPS response.

A Joint Review has now taken place between the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) London South Area. The Review related to the case of R v Allan which was dropped by the CPS on 14 December 2017 at Croydon Crown Court. The case involved allegations that a woman,…

The Joint National Disclosure Improvement Plan (published 26 January 2018) builds on detailed work over the past six months to agree an effective approach to meet this challenge and represents the shared commitment of the Crown Prosecution Service and the National Police Chiefs' Council to make…

Gender Pay Gap legislation (developed by the Government Equalities Office) introduced in April 2017 requires all employers of 250 or more employees to publish their gender pay gap for workers in scope as of 31 March of each year.