This sets out the CPS' policy and guidance in relation to cases of rape

An independent review of how the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) investigate and prosecute rape cases has provided a timely, informative and candid overview of our joint-working practices; which will act as a framework for major changes in the future.

This aide-memoire focuses on consent, as allegations of rape often involve the word of the complainant against that of the suspect. The aim is to challenge assumptions about consent and the associated victim-blaming myths/stereotypes and highlight the suspect's behaviour and motives to prove he did not reasonably believe the victim was consenting.

The purpose of this Toolkit is to support prosecutors dealing with Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) cases involving a vulnerable victim.

As part of the revised CPS VAWG Strategy the CPS has produced a Public Statement on male victims of offences including rape, domestic abuse, harassment, stalking and child sexual abuse. The CPS has always been committed to securing justice for all victims, both male and female, and applies policies fairly and equally.

Introduction General Issues Public Interest Considerations Drugs Conditional Cautioning Links with Human Trafficking Violence against women involved in prostitution Special measures and Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) video interviews Domestic violence Guidance by…

Introduction These standards are issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The DPP is the head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) which is the principal public prosecution service for England and Wales. The DPP operates independently under the superintendence of the Attorney…

Prosecution lawyers have to decide whether or not cases should go to trial. In order to do this they have to go through the evidence collected by the police and make sure they understand it.

After the trial the Witness Care Unit will inform you of the outcome of your case. Appeals People convicted by a magistrates' court can appeal to the Crown Court against their conviction and the sentence. People convicted by the Crown Court can appeal to the Court of Appeal. If these…

Before the day of the trial it is a good idea to find out as much as you can about what will happen and what is expected of you. Your witness care officer may do a 'needs assessment' with you to see if you need special help in court. This help may range from an interpreter, to a closed…