The CPS is a champion of justice, defending your rights and serving our communities. We are committed to prosecuting the perpetrators of crime, and supporting the victims of crime.
Find out more about what the CPS is doing across the police force areas of Northumbria, Durham and Cleveland.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) North East Group employs more than 450 staff across the three police force areas - Northumbria, Durham and Cleveland.
CPS Northumbria is led by Wendy Williams.
Each area is led by a Chief Crown Prosecutor who takes ultimate responsibility for the criminal cases prosecuted by the CPS.
CPS Durham is led by Chris Enzor.
They each follow the Code for Crown Prosecutors, a public document issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions, setting out the general principles they should follow when they make decisions on cases.
CPS Cleveland is headed by Gerry Wareham.
CPS Cleveland Tel: 01642 204500
CPS Durham Tel: 0191 383 5800
CPS Northumbria Tel: 0191 260 4200
