Updated: February 2019

This guidance assists the CPS to decide when it should conduct a review of past cases.

Revised: 27 March 2018 - New section inserted at section 4 and following sections renumbered; Updated, 15 October2024

The aim of this guidance is to set out the role played by prosecutors at or before court in ensuring that civilian witnesses give their best evidence.

Reviewed and Updated: October 2019

The relevant legislation relating to Electoral offences can be found in:

Last updated 9 April 2018

updated 04/10/2019

CPS HQ and Areas receive frequent requests to recommend an expert witness for the purpose of providing expert reports and opinion evidence in a specialised field. Frequent requests are also received for access to or the existence of a CPS Register of Experts.

Last Updated: 30 October 2023

The main explosives offences relate to:

Updated: 16 July 2020; 11 March 2024

The Fraud Act 2006 (the Act) came into force on 15 January 2007 and applies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Updated: 10 September 2021

The admissibility of hearsay evidence in criminal proceedings is set out in sections 114 - 136 of Part II Criminal Justice Act 2003 and applies to all criminal proceedings begun on or after 4th April 2005 (section 141 Criminal Justice Act 2003).

Updated: 31 July 2023