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Charging announcement in relation to offences of perverting the course of justice against Rebekah Brooks and others

15/05/2012

Former Finance Director of major supplier of potatoes to Sainsbury's convicted of corruption

15/05/2012

Shane Jenkin sentenced to life

11/05/2012

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Advocate Panels

The CPS is currently assessing appeals against non-inclusion, and results will be released over the next month. Applications to join the CPS Advocate Panel at Level 1 are now invited from advocates who have not previously applied to join the Panel.

Core Quality Standards

The CPS Core Quality Standards cover key areas of our work that have the greatest impact on the public. They tell you what you can expect us to do when we prosecute people in court. They represent the central thread of quality that should run through everything we do.

The Code

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 6th edition, published in February 2010.

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Careers at the CPS

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

Latest Vacancies

Principal Crown Advocate

North East Area Group | Closing date 05 June 2012

Casework Assistant

Eastleigh, Hampshire | Closing date 31 May 2012

Casework Assistant

Leeds & Bradford | Closing date 22 May 2012

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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

Consultation on cases affecting the media Public Consultation

Published: 18 April 2012

Legal Resources

We publish detailed information about the way we work and the way we make decisions. In the Legal Resources 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

Conditional Cautioning Data

The CPS now publishes Conditional Cautioning data on a quarterly basis. Data from Q4 2011/12 is now available via the link below. We will publish the expected publication date for data from Q1 2012/13 here on 12 July 2012.