This Q3 data release covers the 3-month period 1 October 2022 – 31 December 2022, with the previous three quarters provided to illustrate trends. The figures below compare Quarter 3 data with Quarter 2.
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.
There is a presumption that a defendant should be unfettered in court unless there are reasonable grounds for restraint. The onus is on the prosecution to show reasonable grounds for the use of handcuffs.