Publications produced by other organisations
The following have been produced and published by other organisations and are not part of the main CPS Publication Scheme. However, as they are relevant to the workings of the CPS they have been included here for public access.
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IDVA insights into domestic violence prosecutions
Description
This report has been produced by the national charity Co-ordination Action Against Domestic Abuse (CAADA) in response to a request from the CPS for data from the CAADA Insights dataset over the year 1st January 2011 to 31st December 2011. Analyses were undertaken on data collected from 17 Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) services across the UK during that period. Cases were analysed in terms of profile and outcomes and comparisons were made within six different aspects of the Criminal Justice System. This executive summary includes the key findings from the analysis, and the appendix to this report shows all the statistically significant differences within each subset of victims.
Additional Notes
Published by the Co-ordinated Action Against Domestic Abuse (CAADA) (www.caada.org.uk)
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
IDVA insights into domestic violence prosecutions
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How offenders are sentenced in England and Wales - video
Description
The Sentencing Council has produced a short animated film for victims and witnesses of crime to help them understand this often complicated and misunderstood area of criminal justice. Developed in collaboration with Victim Support, it will be used by their Witness Service volunteers at courts to explain sentencing to people they are helping. It covers an overview of the kinds of sentence that offenders can get, along with an outline of what judges and magistrates take into account when deciding what sentence to give an offender.
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales promotes greater consistency in sentencing, whilst maintaining the independence of the judiciary. The Council produces guidelines on sentencing for the judiciary and aims to increase public understanding of sentencing. The Director of Public Prosecutions sits on the Council.
Additional Notes
Published by the Sentencing Council (http://sentencingcouncil.judiciary.gov.uk/)
Available on the Youtube website:
How offenders are sentenced in England and Wales (opens in new window)
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Sentencing: How it works
Description
This is a leaflet produced by the Sentencing Council. The Sentencing Council for England and Wales promotes greater consistency in sentencing, whilst maintaining the independence of the judiciary. The Council produces guidelines on sentencing for the judiciary and aims to increase public understanding of sentencing. The Director of Public Prosecutions sits on the Council.
Additional Notes
Published by the Sentencing Council (http://sentencingcouncil.judiciary.gov.uk/)
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
Sentencing: How it works
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Registered Intermediary Procedural Guidance Manual (2012)
Description
Intermediaries have been facilitating communication with vulnerable witnesses in the criminal justice system in England and Wales since 2004. This manual is intended as a reference document for Registered Intermediaries.
Additional Notes
Published by the Ministry of Justice (www.justice.gov.uk)
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
Registered Intermediary Procedural Guidance Manual (2012)
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"The crime of rape and justice for victims" by Baroness Vivien Stern CBE
Description
Speech delivered by Baroness Stern at the third Crown Prosecution Service Annual Lecture on 21 October 2010.
Additional Notes
Available online in this section
"The crime of rape and justice for victims" by Baroness Vivien Stern CBE
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Achieving justice for victims and witnesses with mental distress - A mental health toolkit for prosecutors and advocates
Description
Mind's mental health toolkit and related quick quide complement the CPS public policy statement Supporting victims and witnesses with mental health issues and associated relevant prosecution guidance. They offer thorough information and advice about mental distress and its implications, including practical tools to mitigate these and grant victims and witnesses equal access to justice.
Additional Notes
Issued by Mind
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF in English and Welsh languages
A mental health toolkit for prosecutors and advocates PDF
A mental health toolkit for prosecutors and advocates - Welsh - PDF
A quick guide to firefighting on the day in court PDF
A quick guide to firefighting on the day in court - Welsh PDF
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Safeguarding Children in Education: Dealing With Allegations of Abuse Against Teachers and Other Staff
Description
This guidance complies with the framework guidance about managing cases of allegations of abuse against people who work with children that will be set out in Chapter 4 and Appendix 4 of "Working Together to Safeguard Children: A guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children" (to be published in December 2005).
Additional Notes
Issued by the Department for Education and Skills
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
Safeguarding Children in Education: Dealing With Allegations of Abuse Against Teachers and Other Staff PDF
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Inspection Reform: Establishing an Inspectorate for Justice and Community Safety
Description
This consultation document outlines proposals to achieve a stronger inspectorate for the criminal justice system.
Additional Notes
Issued by the CJS Inspection Policy Unit
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
Inspection Reform: Establishing an Inspectorate for Justice and Community Safety PDF
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Control and management of heavy fraud and other complex criminal cases
Description
This Protocol supplements the Criminal Procedure Rules and summarises good practice which experience has shown may assist in bringing about some reduction in the length of trials of fraud and other crimes that result in complex trials.
Additional Notes
Issued by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
Also available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
Control and management of heavy fraud and other complex criminal cases PDF
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Revised Code of Practice for Conditional Cautions - Adults
Description
This Code of Practice is issued by the Secretary of State for Justice under section 25 Criminal Justice Act 2003 ("the Act") and is published with the consent of the Attorney General. It has been approved by Parliament and brought into force by statutory instrument (SI 2010/133). It extends to England and Wales. The Code governs the use of Conditional Cautions under Part 3 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003. This second edition replaces any earlier versions.
Additional Notes
Produced by The Office for Criminal Justice Reform
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF on the CJS Online website
Revised Code of Practice for Conditional Cautions - Adults
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Code of Practice For Youth Conditional Cautions For 16 & 17 Year Olds
Description
This Code of Practice is issued by the Secretary of State for Justice under section 66G Crime and Disorder Act 1998 ("the Act") and is published with the consent of the Attorney General. It has been approved by Parliament and brought into force by Statutory Instrument (SI 2010 - 127). It extends to England and Wales. The Code governs the use of Youth Conditional Cautions under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
Additional Notes
Produced by The Office for Criminal Justice Reform
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF on the CJS Online website
Code of Practice For Youth Conditional Cautions For 16 & 17 Year Olds
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Review of the Role and Practices of The CPS in cases arising from Death in Custody
Description
Report by the Attorney General into his review of the Role and Practices on The Crown Prosecution Service in cases arising from Death in Custody.
Additional Notes
Published by the Attorney General's Legal Secretariat to the Law Officers.
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
Review of the Role and Practices of The CPS in cases arising from Death in Custody PDF
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Law Officers Departments, Departmental Report
Description
The Government's Expenditure Plans and Main Estimates. Produced annually.
Additional Notes
The Law Officers reports can be found in the Reports section.
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Reducing Red Tape in the Criminal Justice System
Description
This report sets out the burdens identified and the measures the Government is taking to remove them. The measures are not recommendations or proposals but actions agreed by Government. Each measure will deliver benefits across the criminal justice system, not just to one organisation or group.
Additional Notes
Published by the Home Office and Cabinet Office.
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
Reducing Red Tape in the Criminal Justice System PDF
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Reducing Red Tape in the Criminal Justice System – Summary of Measures
Description
A summary of the actions agreed in relation to the publication 'Reducing Red Tape in the Criminal Justice System.
Additional Notes
Published by the Home Office and Cabinet Office.
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
Reducing Red Tape in the Criminal Justice System – Summary of Measures PDF
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Criminal Justice Bill
Description
Radical legislation to reform the Criminal Justice System was unveiled on 21 November 2002 by the Home Secretary David Blunkett.
Additional Notes
Published by the Home Office.
Available online from the Parliament Publications Website
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Justice for All - Whitepaper
Description
This White Paper represents the Government's view as to what should be done to modernise and improve the criminal justice system so its aims can be achieved more effectively. There are some parts of this White Paper where we have specifically asked for views on these points. We welcome the views of all those in the community as well as participants and interest groups related to the criminal justice system.
Additional Notes
Published by the Home Office.
Also available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
Justice for All – Whitepaper PDF
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Justice for All – Summary
Description
A summary of the Justice for All whitepaper.
Additional Notes
Published by the Home Office.
Also available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
Justice for All – Summary PDF
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Criminal Justice System (CJS) Business Plan 2007/08
Description
The plan sets out the CJS targets for the year and confirms the crucial contribution of each Local Criminal Justice Board (LCJB) to their delivery
Additional Notes
Published by the Office for Criminal Justice Reform. Further information available from www.cjsonline.gov.uk.
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
Criminal Justice System (CJS) Business Plan 2007/08 PDF
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Criminal Justice System (CJS) - Project Guide
Description
Companion to the CJS Business Plan 2007/08
Additional Notes
Published by the Office for Criminal Justice Reform. Further information available from www.cjsonline.gov.uk.
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
Criminal Justice System (CJS) - Project Guide PDF
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Analysis of sickness absence in the Civil Service
Description
This report consists of a comprehensive analysis of the sickness absence profile of Civil Service departments. The report indicates that the average working days lost per staff year in the CPS stands at 9.9. This takes account of the figure of 8.7 provided by the CPS, but applies the Cabinet Office's weighting system.
Additional Notes
Published by the Cabinet Office.
Available as Adobe Acrobat PDF
Analysis of sickness absence in the Civil Service PDF
