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Criminal cases that the Crown Prosecution Service take to court are in the news every day. This section also covers many issues related to our work, including violence against women and girls, hate crime, support for victims and witnesses, statistics, and speeches by the Director of Public Prosecutions and other senior staff.

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To make criminal court reporting more open, the CPS, police, and media representatives created a joint protocol (agreement) for working together. We are currently working on an updated version of the protocol. 

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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. Would-be abusers caught in undercover operations are to be prosecuted in every case for the same offence as those who meet real-life victims under new CPS…
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The CPS pay award
There has been some media coverage and social media comment about the CPS pay award. Here are the facts: The average award under this package is around 5.5 per cent over two years – very much in line with other public sector arrangements. The largest percentage increases go to members of…
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New guidance for prosecutors on mental health conditions and disorders
Guidance for prosecutors on dealing with defendants with mental health issues has been updated to reflect growing understanding of different conditions, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced today. The revised guidance is designed to assist decision making throughout the life of a…
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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…
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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. …
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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. Inspectors reported that in the Division there was effective engagement with staff, strong aspects of…
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HMCPSI finds that International Justice and Organised Crime Division continuously delivers its work to a high standard despite challenging casework
The International Justice and Organised Crime Division has engaged staff, a visible and proactive senior management team, and is held in high regard by internal and external stakeholders, according to a report published today by Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI). The…
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Fighting for justice: Go behind the scenes at the CPS
How the CPS brings criminals to justice is the subject of a series of documentaries which will be repeated on BBC Two later this month. The series of three films kicks off with a case concerning modern slavery, followed by another about criminals flying delivery drones into prisons. The third…
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Letter to the Mail on Sunday on conditional cautions in domestic abuse cases from Max Hill QC, DPP
Very strict conditions underpin the use of conditional cautions in domestic abuse cases but the CPS is clear – this is not about letting offenders off the hook (Theresa May's local police force lets off wife beaters with a caution despite PM's pledge to get tough on domestic violence, Sunday 20…
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Letter to the Sunday Telegraph from Sue Hemming, Director of Legal Services, on personal data and how it is used in criminal investigations
The way personal data is used in criminal investigations is an issue of growing significance. Balancing the huge increase in digital information with our duty to respect privacy and ensure all reasonable lines of inquiry are pursued is an important challenge (Rape victims fear being ‘put on trial’…
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Media protocol

To ensure greater openness in the reporting of criminal proceedings, the CPS, the police and media representatives developed a joint protocol for working together. We are currently in the process of updating the protocol.

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