Coronavirus-related updates
You can find all coronavirus-related updates on the CPS website here.
Information for prosecuting advocates
- COVID-19: Crown Prosecution Service planning and preparation
- COVID-19: Changes to Advocate Fee Payments - letter to the Bar from the Chief Executive, 30 March 2019
- Fees Bulletin No.4 of 2020 - Covid 19 - Changes to Advocate Fee Payments
Victims and witnesses
Legal guidance updates
All updates to the relevant CPS legal guidance and agreed protocols with other agencies can be found in the:
- Prosecution Guidance section of this website, under 'C'; or the
- National protocols and agreements with other agencies section.
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