Stephen Parkinson, Director of Public Prosecutions said: "Questions have been raised as to why certain information about the Southport case could not be made public earlier. The position taken by the police and the Government on disclosure of information reflected the advice given by the CPS, which was accepted by them. It is important that it is understood why our advice needed to be given.

His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have published its latest Area Inspection Programme report, examining the quality of the CPS’s legal decision-making and casework.

A former nursery worker from Finchley in north London has been jailed today after pleading guilty to a raft of sexual offences including those committed at a daycare centre and a primary school.

Gwent Information Exchange Protocol

A Cardiff man who stabbed his wife to death in a car park has been jailed for life at Cardiff Crown Court.

A former police officer who preyed on two teenage girls by ‘befriending’ them online and then sexually exploiting them has been jailed following a successful CPS prosecution.

Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued a report following their Inspection of CPS Mersey Cheshire.