National protocols and agreements with other agencies
Title
Joint Guidance and Memorandum of Understanding issued by CPS and IPCC
Description
New guidance has been issued for Independent Police Complaints Commission investigators and CPS prosecutors dealing with the advice process on IPCC investigations. An MoU has also been agreed between the departments.
Format
Available to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF
Joint guidance issued by the CPS and the Independent Police Complaints Commission - PDF
Memorandum of Understanding agreed between the CPS and the Independent Police Complaints Commission - PDF
Title
CPS Direct Communication with Victims: CPS/ACPO National Framework for Local Protocols
Description
A national framework to assist in the development of local arrangements between the police and CPS for the provision of information to victims of significant developments in cases.
Format
Available online in this section
CPS Direct Communication with Victims: CPS/ACPO National Framework for Local Protocols
Title
Memorandum of Understanding between the CPS and the Institute of Legal Executives
Description
The Memorandum of Understanding between the Crown Prosecution Service and the Institute of Legal Executives sets out the arrangements for CPS Associate Prosecutors to become members of the Institute and the respective roles and responsibilities of the CPS and the Institute in the administration of the scheme.
Format
Available online in this section and also to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF
Memorandum of Understanding between the CPS and the Institute of Legal Executives
Memorandum of Understanding between the CPS and the Institute of Legal Executives - PDF
Title
War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
Description
Agreement between the Crimes against Humanity Unit of SO15 in the Metropolitan Police (SO15) and the Counter Terrorism Division of the Crown Prosecution Service (CTD) in relation to allegations of War Crimes and/or Crimes against Humanity.
Format
Available online in this section
War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
Title
CPS Equality And Diversity Expectations Statement for the Bar - 2012
Description
This document outlines the equality and diversity expectations set out for the Bar when prosecuting or seeking to prosecute on behalf of the CPS. Published in May 2012.
Format
Available to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF (approx 400kb)
CPS Equality And Diversity Expectations Statement for the Bar - English - PDF
CPS Equality And Diversity Expectations Statement for the Bar - Welsh - PDF
Title
Domestic Violence Protocols
Description
Protocols regarding cases of Domestic Violence.
Format
Available online in this section
Domestic Violence Protocols
Title
Bar/CPS Standard for Communication between Victim, Witness and the Prosecuting Advocate
Description
The Bar/CPS Standard for Communication between Victim, Witness and the Prosecuting Advocate, published in February 2006, encourages engagement between the prosecutor and victim groups and witnesses during the court process. Developed through partnership with the Bar and Law Society together with other interested parties, it underlines the principles contained in the Attorney General's Guidelines on the Acceptance of Pleas and the Prosecution Role in the Sentencing Exercise 2005. It contributes towards the CPS delivery of the Prosecutors' Pledge.
Format
Available online in this section and also to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF
Bar/CPS Standard for Communication between Victim, Witness and the Prosecuting Advocate
Bar/CPS Standard for Communication between Victim, Witness and the Prosecuting Advocate - PDF
Title
Publicity and the Criminal Justice System
Description
Protocol for working together: Chief Police Officers, Chief Crown Prosecutors and the Media.
Format
Available online in this section
Publicity and the Criminal Justice System
Title
Memorandum of Understanding between the CPS and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) concerning Section 46 Sexual Offences Act 2003
Description
This Memorandum of Understanding between the CPS and ACPO has been drafted in accordance with domestic and European law and acknowledges those professionally involved in the management, operation or use of networks and services to be re-assured of protection where they are acting to combat the creation and distribution of images of child abuse.
Format
Available online in this section and to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF
MoU between CPS and ACPO on Section 46 Sexual Offences Act 2003
MoU between CPS and ACPO on Section 46 Sexual Offences Act 2003 - PDF
Title
Protocol between the Crown Prosecution Service Casework Directorate and the Independent Police Complaints Commission
Description
This protocol concerns the co-operation and exchange of services and information between the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) and the Casework Directorate of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Format
Available online in this section and also to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF
Protocol between the Crown Prosecution Service Casework Directorate and the Independent Police Complaints Commission
Protocol between the Crown Prosecution Service Casework Directorate and the Independent Police Complaints Commission - PDF
Title
Investigation And Prosecution Of Child Abuse Cases
Description
A protocol on sharing information between agencies in child protection investigations and prosecutions.
Format
Available online in this section and also to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF
Investigation And Prosecution Of Child Abuse Cases
Investigation And Prosecution Of Child Abuse Cases - PDF
Title
The Prosecutors Convention
Description
A convention between prosecuting authorities to provide arrangements for ensuring effective co-ordination of decision making and handling in related cases which are the responsibility of different authorities.
Format
Available online in the Legal Guidance section
The Prosecutors Convention
Title
Work-Related Deaths: A protocol for liaison
Description
This is an agreement concerning liaison from investigation through to prosecution between the Health and Safety Executive, ACPO, CPS, British Transport Police, Office of Rail Regulation, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Fire and Rescue Services (through their professional body, the Chief Fire Officers’ Association) and local authorities through their representative bodies, the Local Government Association and the Welsh Local Government Association.
Format
Available online in this section and also to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF
Work-Related Deaths : A protocol for liaison - PDF
Title
Service Level Agreement concerning the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Description
An agreement between the CPS and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) concerning implementation of the Act.
Format
Available online in this section and also to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF
Service Level Agreement concerning the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Service Level Agreement concerning the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 - PDF
Title
Agreement on the Arrangements for the Attendance of Interpreters in Investigations and Proceedings within the Criminal Justice System
Description
Agreement provides a standardised procedure for arranging interpreters for investigations into alleged offences and for defendants and witnesses appearing in criminal proceedings in England and Wales.
Format
Available online in this section and also to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF
Agreement on the Arrangements for the Attendance of Interpreters in Investigations and Proceedings within the Criminal Justice System
Agreement on the Arrangements for the Attendance of Interpreters in Investigations and Proceedings within the Criminal Justice System - PDF
Title
Pentameter - Operational overview
Description
Pentameter is the first co-ordinated effort to tackle human trafficking on a national scale. Funded by Reflex, it involves all 55 Police Forces in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands. It also involves the United Kingdom Immigration Service, Serious and Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) Crown Prosecution Service and several non-governmental organisations. This is the operational overview of Operation Pentameter produced by Gloucestershire Constabulary.
Format
Available to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF
Pentameter - Operational overview - PDF
Title
Memorandum of understanding on co-operation between the Office of the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation and the Crown Prosecution Service of England and Wales
Description
The Crown Prosecution Service has published the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Deputy Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation and the Director of Public Prosecutions in London on 15 November 2006.
Format
Available online in this section
Memorandum of understanding on co-operation between the Office of the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation and the Crown Prosecution Service of England and Wales
Title
Protocol for the supply of forensic science services to the Police and the Crown Prosecution Service
Description
This Protocol should be used to guide all providers regarding the principles to be followed and requirements of the Criminal Justice System.
Format
Available online in this section and also to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF
Protocol for the supply of forensic science services to the Police and the Crown Prosecution Service
Protocol for the supply of forensic science services to the Police and the Crown Prosecution Service - PDF
Title
A Protocol between the Police and Crown Prosecution Service in the investigation and prosecution of allegations of rape
Description
This is a working document of a model protocol for use by CPS Areas and Police Forces in England and Wales for them to agree and sign.
Format
Available online in this section
A Protocol between the Police and Crown Prosecution Service in the investigation and prosecution of allegations of rape
Title
Joint Working Agreement between the Association of Chief Police Officers, the Crown Prosecution Service and NHS Protect
Description
The purpose of the joint working agreement is to put in place a broad framework to assist local units of the three national organisations (Association of Chief Police Officers, the Crown Prosecution Service and NHS Protect) in setting up closer working arrangements to reduce the problem of violence and anti social behaviour affecting the NHS.
Format
Adobe Acrobat PDF
Joint Working Agreement between the Association of Chief Police Officers, the Crown Prosecution Service and NHS Protect
