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Latest Vacancies

LOND1240 - Legal Prosecution Manager

London and Leicester | Closing date 01 September 2016

LOND1238 - Crown Prosecutor

London and Leicester | Closing date 01 September 2016

LOND1239 - Senior Crown Prosecutor

London and Leicester | Closing date 01 September 2016

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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.

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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

The CPS Guidelines on prosecuting social media cases were first published as interim Guidelines in December 2012. They were consulted on and finalised Guidelines were published in June 2013.

We have decided to refresh the Guidelines, to reflect a number of recent legal and social developments and to clarify various aspects of the Guidelines.

Find out more about the consultation on the Interim Revised CPS Guidelines on Prosecuting Social Media Cases

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