Reviewed and updated: 12 February 20261. Introduction1.1 This protocol (“the protocol”) has been agreed between the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Director of Service Prosecutions (DSP) pursuant to s.320A of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (AFA 2006). 1.2 The primary purpose of the…
About CPS data: The CPS does not publish official statistics. CPS data is operational management information, which can be used as an indicator of CPS performance.
Performance management and case outcomesCPS operational information
Introduction
CPS 2025 Aims and Outcomes
For the overarching CPS 2025 Aims and Outcomes, please see the CPS 2025 Strategy.
Introduction
The changing nature of crime presents challenges to all those involved in the delivery of criminal justice. International work is no longer a…
This Joint Protocol between the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Police draws together the existing guidance and best practice on identifying, inspecting, reviewing, and obtaining third party material.
Joint Enterprise pilot – background
The CPS commenced a pilot to monitor Joint Enterprise homicide/attempted homicide cases in February 2023. “Joint enterprise”, or secondary liability, is a legal doctrine that applies where persons assist or encourage another to commit a crime. These persons…
His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued their Area Inspection Programme composite report of the baseline assessments of the 14 Crown Prosecution Service Areas in England and Wales.
1. The purpose of the Advocate Fee Appeals Committee (the Committee) is to resolve disputes by reference to published CPS fee schemes. The decision of the Committee is based solely on what it considers to be the correct interpretation of those fee schemes. The Committee does not have the remit to apply any discretion.
