Stalking is a harmful and distressing offence with significant psychological, emotional, and physical impacts on victims. This Action Plan outlines the activity the Crown Prosecution Service is undertaking to effectively respond to this offending for all victims of stalking. It sets out a…

His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has today published its composite report following Phase 3 of the Area Inspection Programme (AIP3), which provides a high-level comparative analysis of the two individual Area reports which were published in September 2025 (Yorkshire & Humberside) and January 2026 (Cymru Wales).

Members: Caroline Corby (C), Stephen Parkinson, Julie Lennard, Steve Buckingham, Dr Subo Shanmuganathan, Dr Peter Kane, Rachel King, Manny Lewis, Grace Ononiwu

Members: Caroline Corby (C), Stephen Parkinson, Julie Lennard, Steve Buckingham, Dr Subo Shanmuganathan, Dr Peter Kane

His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued a report following their inspection of the CPS approach to Crimes Against Older People.

MembersMonica Burch (C), Stephen Parkinson, Dr Subo Shanmuganathan, Dr Peter Kane, Julie Lennard, Grace OnoniwuGuestsNick Price, Baljit Ubhey, Chris Vinestock, Harvey Palmer, Lisa Benbow, Isabel FieldSecretariatMax Looker, Stephanie BradshawApologiesSteve BuckinghamItem 1: Declaration of any…

MembersMonica Burch (C), Stephen Parkinson, Dr Subo Shanmuganathan, Dr Peter Kane, Steve BuckinghamGuestsTristan Bradshaw, Rachel Zaltzman, Helen Starkey, Martin Goldman, Lindsey McNally (SB Chair)SecretariatMax Looker, Stephanie BradshawApologiesJulie LennardItem 1: Declaration of any…

Item 1: Declaration of any conflicts 1.1    No additional conflicts of interest were raised.

This decision should be applied in conjunction with the Guidance Instruction of more than one advocate, King’s Counsel, advocates in murder cases or a DV-cleared advocate.

Chief Crown Prosecutor/Head of Division approvalTimely Decision MakingApplying for approvalThe Briefing PrinciplesDetermining the level and number of advocates in a caseDeveloped Vetting (DV) security clearanceRequisite skills and experienceEquality of opportunityValue for moneyRequests for…