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Specialist prosecutors work to overcome cultural barriers associated with rape and serious sexual offences

REMOVING cultural barriers that may prevent people from ethnic minorities in pursuing a rape or serious sexual offence (RASSO) prosecution is the focus of an ongoing programme of work at the Crown Prosecution Service. CPS staff have joined forces with local charities and community groups in a…
Press Release Sexual offences CPS

Prosecutors given additional tools to tackle harmful myths about online dating

With studies suggesting one in three relationships now start online*, the Crown Prosecution Service has provided additional tools for prosecutors to tackle harmful myths and stereotypes around online dating head on, to reflect this rapid shift in the way people date. In addition to updated legal…
Press Release Sexual offences CPS

New CPS guidance on charging for police and prosecutors

NEW legal guidance to set updated rules on charging criminal cases has been published by the Director of Public Prosecutions today. The Director’s Guidance on Charging 6th Edition (DG6) has been unveiled by The Crown Prosecution Service with the new rules coming into immediate effect. The…
Press Release CPS

November's coronavirus review findings

The findings of the CPS review for completed prosecutions in November under the Coronavirus Act and Health Protection Regulations are detailed in the table below. Number of cases finalised (November) Number incorrectly charged Health Protection (Coronavirus,…
Press Release CPS

Role of grooming of women involved in violent crime examined as part of new gangs guidance

Prosecutors working on gang-related cases which involve women and girls should consider if there is evidence they have been forced or groomed into committing crime, according to new legal guidance published today. The guidance, Decision-making in ‘gang’ related offences, has been drawn up by the…
Press Release International and organised crime CPS

Stalking analysis reveals domestic abuse link

Stalking is increasingly being recognised as a form of domestic abuse within the criminal justice system, with CPS analysis finding the majority of offences are committed by ex-partners. A record 2,288 charges were brought in 2019-20 - more than double the number five years previously. This…
Press Release Domestic abuse CPS

Significant programme of work at CPS to narrow the gap between reported rapes and cases which reach court

A major programme of work to narrow the gap between reported rapes and those which reach court is underway at the Crown Prosecution Service as part of an ambitious five-year plan to drive confidence in the justice system. This summer saw the launch of RASSO 2025 - the CPS strategy on…
Press Release Sexual offences CPS

October's coronavirus review findings

The findings of the CPS review for completed prosecutions in October under the Coronavirus Act and Health Protection Regulations are detailed in the table below. Number of cases finalised (October) Number incorrectly charged Health Protection (Coronavirus,…
Press Release CPS

Early discussions with police in London are helping to increase charges for rape cases

Prosecutors in London have been working closely with police in a collective effort to improve prosecution volumes for rape and serious sexual offences. The CPS and the Metropolitan police have committed to an action plan, which is designed to boost the number of rape and serious sexual offences…
Press Release Sexual offences CPS London North London South

September's coronavirus review findings

The findings of the CPS review for completed prosecutions in September under the Coronavirus Act and Health Protection Regulations are detailed in the table below. Number of cases finalised (September) Number incorrectly charged Health Protection (Coronavirus,…
Press Release CPS

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Media protocol

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