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13 December 2024
Consultation on CPS guidance on Deception as to Gender - Summary of Responses
This is a summary of responses to the public consultation undertaken by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on revisions to the guidance on Deception as to gender (now titled “Deception as to sex”), which is contained in chapter 6 (Consent) of the CPS guidance on Rape and Sexual Offences (RASSO).
Policy and Guidance05 December 2024
Victims Programme
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has a dedicated programme working to improve the service we provide to victims of crime.
CPS operational informationCPS pre-trial meetings for adult victims of rape and other serious sexual offences
Introduction: a national entitlement for adult victims of rape and serious sexual offences Rape and serious sexual offences are devastating crimes, and providing evidence and being cross-examined in these cases can be intimidating and retraumatising for victims. For many victims the criminal justice process is unfamiliar, long and complex, and this can result in reluctance to continue or withdrawal from the process entirely.
CPS operational information29 November 2024
Fees Bulletin 3 of 2024 (November 2024) - Hotel accommodation: guideline rates
1. This fees bulletin confirms increases to the guideline rates for hotel accommodation claimable under the CPS Fee Schemes by external advocates instructed on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service.
Fees Bulletin05 November 2024
Victim Feedback: Subject Matter Expert views on designing and implementing feedback mechanisms for service users
Overview and aims As part of a programme of work on victim feedback loops, the CPS’ Research Team conducted research which explored the views and experiences of individuals who had designed and implemented a range of service user feedback mechanisms. Feedback mechanisms allow users to report on their experiences of a service, helping to provide insight into how effective services are and how they can be improved.
CPS operational information12 November 2024
Domestic Abuse Joint Justice Plan: National Police Chiefs’ Council and Crown Prosecution Service
Domestic abuse is a priority for policing and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). We recognise the devastating and long-term impact that this pervasive behaviour can have on victims and their families and children, often affecting every aspect of their lives. This is why we have committed to work together to drive improvements in our response to domestic abuse by developing a national Domestic Abuse Joint Justice Plan (DA JJP).
Agreements with Other Agencies17 October 2024
Investigating and Prosecuting Disability Hate Crime: Best Practice
Disability hate crime is one of the most pervasive and underreported forms of hate crime. It is an insidious crime that can manifest itself in overt violence or subtle, yet deeply harmful, acts of prejudice and targeting. Its impact on individuals and communities remains far-reaching and profound.
CPS operational informationCPS data summary Quarter 1 2024-2025
The CPS does not publish official statistics. CPS data is operational management information, which can be used as an indicator of CPS performance.
CPS operational information, Performance management and case outcomesFarquharson Guidelines: Role of Prosecuting Advocates
The Prosecution Advocate plays an important public role and as such may be considered a cornerstone of an open and fair criminal justice system. The principles so well articulated by Farquharson LJ and his committee as to the role of the prosecution advocate have served us well since they were published in 1986. However, the time has come for new guidance which, whilst building on the established principles, reflects the changes that have occurred in the criminal courts, at the Bar and within The Crown Prosecution Service over recent years. I welcome and commend the new Guidelines which, whilst not legally binding unless expressly approved by the Court of Appeal, nonetheless provide important practical guidance for practitioners involved in the prosecution process.
Information relating to external advocates, CPS operational informationStatement of Ethical Principles for the Public Prosecutor
This Statement sets out the ethical principles that underpin and guide our work as public prosecutors. It confirms our commitment to internationally agreed standards of probity, fairness, openness and accountability in our dealings with others, whether they are victims, defendants or other criminal justice legal professionals. In abiding unswervingly by the principles set out in this Statement, we shall continue to serve the public and uphold justice in a rapidly changing world.
Information relating to external advocates, CPS operational informationSearch
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