About CPS
What we do

Who we are

How we are kept accountable
Learn about the Crown Prosecution Service, what we do, how we work, our senior leaders and where we sit in the criminal justice system.
Guidance for victims and witnesses
Information and support for victims

Information and support for victims of rape and serious sexual assault (RASSO)

Information for witnesses

Types of crime
Find advice and support for victims and witnesses about the journey from charge to conviction. There is specific guidance for victims of rape and serious sexual assault.
Guidance for prosecutors
Prosecution guidance search

Prosecution guidance library

Engaging with victims

Information for prosecuting advocates
Find legal guides to supplement decision making, fees for prosecution counsel, how to become treasury counsel and how to apply for specialist advocate panels.
News and publications
News

Publications
Find latest news updates, contact information for our press office, as well as performance data, annual reports and accounts, research and consultations.

We are the CPS

Hear from our people about what matters to us and the unique role we play in the criminal justice system.