Aim and CPS vision

The CPS is the main prosecuting authority in England and Wales. In our daily operations we work in partnership with:

• The police
• The courts
• The probation service
• The prison service
• The Witness Service
• HM Revenue and Customs
• The Serious Fraud Office
• The Health and Safety Executive
• Magistrates' court and Crown Court

Aim

The CPS works in partnership with the police, courts, Home Office, Ministry of Justice and other agencies throughout the Criminal Justice System (CJS) to reduce crime, the fear of crime and its social and economic cost to dispense justice fairly and efficiently and to promote confidence in the rule of law. The CPS' overall aim, which reflects the Government's priorities for the CJS is to:

Deliver a high quality prosecution service that brings offenders to justice, helps reduce both crime and the fear of crime and thereby promote public confidence in the rule of law through the consistent, fair and independent review of cases and through their fair, thorough and firm presentation at court.

CPS Vision

The CPS is working to become a world-class, independent prosecuting authority that delivers a valued public service by:

• Strengthening the prosecution process to bring offenders to justice
• Championing justice and the rights of victims
• Inspiring the confidence of the communities we serve
• Driving change and delivery in the criminal justice system
• Being renowned for fairness, excellent career opportunities and the commitment and skills of all our people
• Having a strong capability to deliver