Alison Saunders, DPP - Introducing the CPS

Video and transcript - Introducing the CPS

CPS: Prosecuting crime for the public we serve

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

About the CPS

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The Code for Crown Prosecutors is a key document for the CPS. It provides guidance to prosecutors on the general principles they should apply when making decisions about prosecutions. This is the 7th edition, published in January 2013.

Core Quality Standards

The CPS Core Quality Standards cover key areas of our work that have the greatest impact on the public. They tell you what you can expect us to do when we prosecute people in court. They represent the central thread of quality that should run through everything we do.

Advocate Panels

The CPS Advocate Panels assess the ability of outside barristers and solicitor advocates to undertake work for the CPS in the higher courts. The Initial Specialist Panel list and the updated general crime list, including the November 2012 application results, have been published.

Feedback and Complaints

Feedback and complaints

Good or bad experience with us? We want to hear about it.

Careers at the CPS

Interested in fighting for justice? Find out about career opportunities at the CPS.

Latest Vacancies

CASD1454 - Apprenticeship

London | Closing date 21 March 2014

YORK1020 - Apprenticeship

CPS Yorkshire and Humberside - York | Closing date 17 March 2014

View all current vacancies

Victims and Witnesses

Victims and witnesses are at the heart of the criminal justice system and we take our duties to victims and witnesses very seriously. Being fair and being seen to be fair are the cornerstones of everything we do. We aim to be transparent in what we do and keep you informed of our decisions.

Find out more about what happens when you are a victim or witness

CPS Successes of the month

A new section has been launched on the website to let the public know about the excellent work our lawyers, caseworkers and support staff do on a daily basis.

Consultations

We consult with the public, community groups, the voluntary sector and other agencies about the way we do our work. You can help us to be better informed, fairer and more representative by participating in our consultations.

Latest Public Consultation

Consultation on the Interim guidance on the public interest in prosecuting non-recent cases where a nominal penalty is the likely outcome: Public Consultation

Published: 27 February 2014

This consultation is now open

Consultation on the Interim Guidelines on Prosecuting Cases of Child Sexual Abuse: Public Consultation

Published: 11 June 2013

This consultation is now closed

Prosecution Policy & Guidance

We publish detailed information about the way we work and the way we make decisions. In the Prosecution Policy and Guidance section you can find detailed legal guidance, The Code for Crown Prosecutors and further information about how we make decisions, the way we carry out our duties and how we spend public money.

Find out more about how we work and make decisions