Alison Saunders, DPP - Introducing the CPS

Video and transcript - Introducing the CPS

CPS: Prosecuting crime for the public we serve

The Crown Prosecution Service is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police in England and Wales.

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The Code for Crown Prosecutors is a key document for the CPS. It provides guidance to prosecutors on the general principles they should apply when making decisions about prosecutions. This is the 7th edition, published in January 2013.

Casework Quality Standards

Read about the the benchmarks of quality that we strive to deliver in prosecuting crime for the public.

Advocate Panels

The CPS Advocate Panel is the list of external barristers eligible for instruction by the CPS to prosecute cases in court. The CPS has now published details of the Advocate Panel Scheme for 2016-2020. Read more about CPS Advocate Panels

Feedback and Complaints

Feedback and complaints

Good or bad experience with us? We want to hear about it.

Careers at the CPS

Interested in fighting for justice? Find out about career opportunities at the CPS.

Latest Vacancies

TVAL1295 - Senior Crown Advocate - Stage 4

CPS Thames & Chiltern | Closing date 31 December 2016

TVAL1318 - Apprenticeship - Stage 4

CPS Thames & Chiltern - Reading or St Albans | Closing date 23 December 2016

SWAG1103 - Senior Crown Prosecutor - Stage 4

CPS South West | Closing date 09 December 2016

View all current vacancies

Victims and Witnesses

Victims and witnesses are at the heart of the criminal justice system and we take our duties to victims and witnesses very seriously. Being fair and being seen to be fair are the cornerstones of everything we do. We aim to be transparent in what we do and keep you informed of our decisions.

Find out more about what happens when you are a victim or witness

CPS Successes of the month

A new section has been launched on the website to let the public know about the excellent work our lawyers, caseworkers and support staff do on a daily basis.

Consultations

We consult with the public, community groups, the voluntary sector and other agencies about the way we do our work. You can help us to be better informed, fairer and more representative by participating in our consultations.

Latest Public Consultation

There are currently three live consultations, asking for responses on the CPS public policy statements on Crimes against Disabled People, offences involving hostility on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity and Racially and Religiously Aggravated Hate Crime. You can find out more about these consultations in the Consultations section of this website.

Prosecution Policy & Guidance

We publish detailed information about the way we work and the way we make decisions. In the Prosecution Policy and Guidance section you can find detailed legal guidance, The Code for Crown Prosecutors and further information about how we make decisions, the way we carry out our duties and how we spend public money.

Find out more about how we work and make decisions