Introduction
1. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is committed to adhering to the principles set out in the Better Case Management Revival Handbook, published by the Senior Presiding Judge in January 2023.
This fees bulletin outlines the introduction of a new payment trigger point for Section 28 Fixed Fees and a revision to the VHCC reduced scheme costs threshold. Both changes will apply to new and existing cases from 6 May 2024.
Foreword by Chief People Officer, Dawn Brodrick
The CPS is an organisation that values equality, inclusivity, and diversity. A key aim in our organisational strategy - CPS 2025 - is ensuring our people are supported and able to develop to reach their full potential. How we pay and reward our employees is an essential part of that approach.
Foreword from the Director of Public Prosecutions, Stephen Parkinson: 'Crimes committed against those who stand for, and serve in, public office strike at the heart of our democracy. They threaten the lifeblood of democracy itself – participation – and we must do everything possible to tackle them. The role of the CPS is to bring offenders to justice whenever this happens in England and Wales, through the independent, fair and effective prosecution of crime.'
Executive Summary
It is important that Criminal Justice Agencies gather and review victim feedback. Not only does this help ensure that victims' voices are heard, but it can also help Criminal Justice Agencies (CJAs) to monitor performance, evaluate new initiatives, and meet upcoming organisational and legislative requirements – such as those included in the Victim and Prisoners Bill (MoJ, 2023), and the CPS’s Victim Transformation Programme (VTP).
