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CPS Joint Enterprise National Monitoring Scheme 2024-25

1. Introduction2. Background3. Case Management Panels4. Methodology5. CPS Data Process6. Data Commentary7. Local Scrutiny Involvement Panels8. Conclusion and Next StepsData Annex and CPS Data LimitationsData setsDownloadable as a PDF document (971kb): CPS Joint Enterprise National Monitoring Scheme…
Performance management and case outcomes

CPS Response to HMCPSI report on the inspection of the quality and timeliness of charging decisions made by the CPS’s out of hours service, 18 September 2025

His Majesty’s CPS Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued a report following their inspection of CPS Direct.The report examines the quality and timeliness of charging decisions delivered by the CPS out-of-hours service, as well as the assurance processes in place within CPS Direct.The report…
CPS responses to HMCPSI

Independent Assessor of Complaints for the Crown Prosecution Service: Annual Report 2024-25

ForewordVolume of Complaints ReceivedComplaints Considered During the YearTypes of ComplaintsOutcomes of ComplaintsTimescalesPHSO ReferralsFollow-UpOther ActivityCase StudiesFeedbackThe Year AheadAnnex A: About the IAC1. Foreword1.1 This is my first annual report as the…
Business Reports

CPS Response to HMCPSI Inspection of CPS Handling of Complaints (Follow-up Inspection), July 24 2025

His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued a report following their follow-up inspection on CPS Handling of ComplaintsWe acknowledge that there has been limited improvement in the quality of our responses to complaints since the last HMCPSI report in August 2023…
CPS responses to HMCPSI

Memorandum of Understanding on Offences against Emergency Workers

Introduction1. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) explains how assaults committed against emergency workers will be dealt with by the Criminal Justice System, from reporting the crime to sentencing.Purpose of this agreement2. It aims to provide emergency workers with an understanding of:how…
Agreements with Other Agencies

CPS Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25

This is the Crown Prosecution Service Annual Report and Accounts for 2024-25.You can download a PDF copy below.
CPS Annual Reports

Crown Prosecution Service response to HMCPSI inspection of early advice and pre-charge decision making in adult rape cases, 15 July 2025

His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has today issued a report following its inspection of early advice and pre-charge decision-making in adult rape cases, which took place after the implementation of the CPS National Operating Model for adult rape prosecution. The CPS…
CPS responses to HMCPSI

CPS Board meeting minutes - March 2025

MembersMonica Burch (Chair) (Lead Non-Executive Board Member), Stephen Parkinson (DPP), Dr Peter Kane (NEBM and chair of ARAC), Dr Subo Shanmuganathan (NEBM), Steve Buckingham (CFO), Julie Lennard (COO), Kathryn Stone (NEBM and chair of REMCOM)GuestsJames Crutchley (Deputy Director of Finance, Risk…
CPS Board meetings

CPS data summary Quarter 4 2024-2025

About CPS dataIntroductionAll crime, pre-charge and prosecutionsRape flaggedAdult rape flaggedDomestic abuse flaggedHate crime flaggedCasework qualityCourt CaseloadsRegional DataUnderstanding CPS DataData spreadsheetsAbout CPS dataThe CPS does not publish official statistics. CPS data is…
Performance management and case outcomes CPS operational information

Crown Prosecution Service and National Police Chiefs' Council response to the "Joint case building by the police and CPS" report, 10 July 2025

His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) have today issued a report following a joint inspection of the building of prosecution cases by the police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).The…
CPS responses to HMCPSI