This guidance provides a summary of the relevant principles and case law to be applied when making charging decisions in gang related offences and when seeking to use gang related evidence in proceedings.
Prosecution GuidanceDrug offencesInternational and organised crimeSexual offencesViolent crimeDrugs, Terrorism and National Security
This guidance sets out the factors to be taken into consideration when reviewing cases and prosecuting offences classified as Homophobic, Biphobic or Transphobic Hate Crime.
Prosecution GuidanceHate crimeHate Crime and Discrimination
This guidance sets out the factors to be considered when reviewing cases and prosecuting offences classified as racist or religious hate crime. It also addresses the approach to be taken in other cases where race or religion are a factor.
Prosecution GuidanceHate crimeHate Crime and Discrimination
The CPS has published a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy for 2017-2020 providing a framework outlining the approach taken to these crimes.
Prosecution GuidanceDomestic abuseSexual offencesViolence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Child Abuse
