Policy Statement
Introduction
Scope
Statutory obligations
Roles and responsibilities
Managing our information
Governance and Assurance
Delivery and engagement
Training and skills development
Equality Impact Assessment
Review and update of policy
This information…
His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued a report following their inspection of CPS Induction Processes.
The report notes the induction provided to new prosecutors is effective and equips them with the skills and knowledge to be able to carry out their…
1. Introduction1.1 This protocol (“the protocol”) has been agreed between the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Director of Service Prosecutions (DSP) pursuant to s.320A of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (AFA 2006). 1.2 The primary purpose of the protocol is to provide guidance for…
Summary of our approach to consulting on prosecution guidance
Background: consulting on prosecution guidance
Engagement
Consultation
Summary of our approach to consulting on prosecution guidance
Consultation and engagement overlap, but are different
We engage in a number of…
Introduction
CPS 2025 Aims and Outcomes
For the overarching CPS 2025 Aims and Outcomes, please see the CPS 2025 Strategy.
Introduction
The changing nature of crime presents challenges to all those involved in the delivery of criminal justice. International work is no longer a…
Contents
Introduction
Aims and objectives
Identifying third party material
View of the subject of the material and of the third party
Reviewing the third-party material
Introduction
1.1 This Joint Protocol between the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Police draws…
Joint Enterprise pilot – background
The CPS commenced a pilot to monitor Joint Enterprise homicide/attempted homicide cases in February 2023. “Joint enterprise”, or secondary liability, is a legal doctrine that applies where persons assist or encourage another to commit a crime. These persons…
His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued their Area Inspection Programme composite report of the baseline assessments of the 14 Crown Prosecution Service Areas in England and Wales.
The report brings together the findings of inspections carried out across…
Advocate Fee Appeals Committee
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Introduction
1. The purpose of the Advocate Fee Appeals Committee (the Committee) is to resolve disputes by reference to published CPS fee schemes. The decision of the Committee is based solely on what it considers to be…
