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To make criminal court reporting more open, the CPS, police, and media representatives created a joint protocol (agreement) for working together. We are currently working on an updated version of the protocol.
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A blueprint for prosecuting rape and serious sexual offences has taken a significant step forward today - as new data reveals charge rates for rape have increased to 72.8%.
Quarterly statistics from the Crown Prosecution Service also show rape referrals from forces increased by 10%. It comes as…
There is no doubt the case highlighted by BBC today is harrowing and we have offered an unreserved apology to the victim for the mistakes we made and the stress and trauma she has endured.
We want to reassure victims of these devastating crimes that the CPS has made significant strides in recent…
A public consultation on updated legal guidance regarding deception as to gender in rape and serious sexual assault cases has been launched by the Crown Prosecution Service today. .The draft guidance reflects the case law on deception as to gender and whether it could affect consent and addresses…
Street harassment such as cyber-flashing, upskirting or the exposure of genitals in a public place are crimes which can and will be prosecuted the CPS has stressed, as new legal guidance is published today.
The prosecution guidance on public order offences has been updated to include for the…
Today the CPS has published the Q4 performance data which covers the three-month period from 1 January to 31 March 2022.
Notable changes in the data from Q3 2021-22 to Q4 2021-22 include:
a 2.6 per cent increase in the volume of police referrals across all crime types, from 49,719 in Q3 to…
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Good morning, everyone. Thank you to Siobhan for setting the tone and thank you, of course, to Sarah, for speaking so honestly and so…
Today the CPS has published the Q3 Performance data which covers the three-month period from 1 October to 31 December 2021.
Notable changes in the data from Q2 2021-22 to Q3 2021 – 22 include:
A 3.2% increase in police referrals across all crime types, from 48,178 to 49,719
A 23.7 per…
Messages about safety for women and girls will be going mobile through the streets of Nottingham as new branded transport has taken to the roads.
The double decker bus and tram, which carry important messages about consent in the form of an A-Z on their side, were launched this week carrying…
The Crown Prosecution Service and the National Police Chiefs' Council have responded to the report 'How well does the criminal justice system serve survivors of rape - Phase 2' from the Criminal Justice Joint Inspection (CJJI). You can read the full CPS response to the report on our website.
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Victims should prioritise their well-being and not hesitate in receiving therapy for any reason connected with a police investigation or prosecution, the CPS has said.
Ahead of full updated guidance being published later this year, the fundamental principles on pre-trial therapy has been…
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Media protocol
To ensure greater openness in the reporting of criminal proceedings, the CPS, the police and media representatives developed a joint protocol for working together. We are currently in the process of updating the protocol.
