The CPS has a statutory duty under section 3(2) (a) Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (the Act) to take over proceedings instituted by or on behalf of the police. However, the CPS also has discretion to take over proceedings in any other case under section 6(2) of the Act.

How to give feedback or make a complaint to the Crown Prosecution Service

This guidance provides an overview of how the CPS considers and makes extradition requests.