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Role of the Crown Prosecution Service

Statutory duties and powers Role of Headquarters and Areas Counter Terrorism, Organised Crime & Special Crime Divisions - Criteria for referral Non-prosecution functions performed by the CPS Relations with other prosecuting agencies CPS relations with the police Guidance on the handling of allegations of criminal offences against persons serving with the police Private prosecutions Consents to prosecute Complaints and correspondence handling Complaints against solicitors and barristers Civil proceedings against the CPS Request for research facilities Request for witnesses statements from CPS staff Cases to be referred or notified to CCP (or ACCP in London)