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Joint Guidance and Memorandum of Understanding issued by CPS and IPCC

Joint Guidance and Memorandum of Understanding issued by CPS and IPCC

Publication Agreements with Other Agencies CPS operational information

New guidance has been issued for Independent Police Complaints Commission investigators and CPS prosecutors dealing with the advice process on IPCC investigations. An MoU has also been agreed between the departments.

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Joint guidance issued by the CPS and the Independent Police Complaints Commission - PDF