Consent should be carefully considered when deciding not only what offence to charge but also whether it is in the public interest to prosecute.

This Q1 data release covers the three-month period 1 April 2022 – 30 June 2022, with the previous three quarters provided to illustrate trends.

The criminal law in respect of public order offences is intended to penalise the use of violence and/or intimidation by individuals or groups. This document provides guidance about the charge which should be preferred if the criteria set out in the Code for Crown Prosecutors are met.

This accompanying note is to provide complementary information for therapists to the CPS Legal Guidance on Pre-trial Therapy. It does not have the force of guidance but is intended as a helpful complement to our guidance for therapists to better understand the criminal justice process and how this can impact clients who have been victims of a criminal offence. This accompanying note has been drafted with significant input from an expert advisor.

With effect from 2 May 2023

This Q2 data release covers the three-month period July–September 2025, with the previous three quarters provided to illustrate trends.

This document sets out the arrangements relating to the 2020 refresh of the CPS Advocate Panel in respect of General Crime and the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences List (‘the 2020 Panel’).