Welcome to CPS London

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

The CPS exists to ensure that wrongdoers are brought to justice, victims of crime are supported and that people feel safer in their communities.

As the largest of the Crown Prosecution Services 42 geographical Areas, CPS London prosecuted more than 140,000 cases in magistrates' courts and over 22,000 cases in the Crown Court during 2009-10.