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How cases are prosecuted in the CPS: From charge to conviction - a case study

The CPS prosecuted 533,161 cases last year. Here, see how we prosecuted a man for murder from the first phone call through to conviction.

CPS takes action to tackle childlike sex dolls

Robust measures to help prosecutors bring charges against importers and sellers of child sex dolls have been unveiled today.

CPS strengthens guidance on child abusers caught in undercover stings

Paedophiles who think they are grooming a child for sex, but are actually communicating with an adult, will now face tougher charges.

The CPS pay award

There has been some media coverage and social media comment about the CPS pay award.

New guidance for prosecutors on mental health conditions and disorders

The revised guidance is designed to assist decision making throughout the life of a criminal case, from the initial decision to prosecute, through fitness to plead to sentencing.

International Women's Day 2019

Max Hill QC: "I’m extremely proud of the valuable contribution CPS staff make all year round but as part of International Women’s Day, it is right we celebrate the achievements of our female staff.

"The CPS has so many talented women bringing their skills and experience to deliver justice. Today we are pleased to highlight five female lawyers and the impressive stories of how they’ve successfully brought offenders to justice."

DPP's Speech to the Forensic Science Regulator’s Annual Conference

Good morning. Thank you, Gill, for inviting me here today, and thank you for the contribution that you and your staff are making to improve the quality of forensic science in the criminal justice system; your work is so important, and I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak to you all.

Man given life for murdering partner 20 years after killing another partner

A man has today been given a life sentence for the murder of his partner, more than 20 years after he was convicted for the manslaughter of a previous partner.

Independent report welcomes work of CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division

The Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division (SCCTD) of the CPS has been recognised today (5 February) in an independent inspection report for its strong leadership and governance.

Max Hill QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, Speech to the Bar Council - 12 January 2019

Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. It is a real pleasure to come here this morning at my friend Richard’s first full Bar Council of his year in the Chair. I want to start by wishing him well throughout his time, and then the same for my friend Amanda who will make another fine Chair of this Council for 2020. You are in the best of hands.

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