General Comments Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued a report following their Inspection of CPS London South.

We welcome the Government’s focus on improving victims’ experiences of the criminal justice system. This is a priority for the CPS and we think our future vision for how we engage with and communicate with victims aligns with the broad intentions set out in this consultation.

This Q2 data release covers the 3-month period 1 July to 30 September 2021, with the previous three quarters provided to illustrate trends.

This page (previously Leaflet NFR EFC 1C)  gives the current rates of allowances payable by the Crown Prosecution Service to expert witnesses for travel and subsistence.

This page (previously Leaflet NFR EFC 1A) gives the current rates and upper limits of allowances payable by the Crown Prosecution Service to interpreters required to provide interpreter services for a prosecution witness. The rates and upper limits are reviewed from time to time and the amounts in force when you attend court will be applied to your claim.

This page (previously Leaflet NFR WEF 1B) gives the current rates and upper limits of allowances payable to ordinary witnesses called to give evidence by the Crown Prosecution Service. The rates and upper limits are reviewed from time to time and the amounts in force when you attend court will be applied to your claim.

Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has today issued a report following their Inspection of CPS Handling of Custody Time Limits (CTLs).

Introduction This case falls to be remunerated under the CPS Graduated Fee Scheme D. This case concerns the prosecution of R-v-[REDACTED] and others, listed for Newton proceedings on [REDACTED] at [REDCATED] Crown Court.

“The experience was traumatising. I could see the public gallery and the friends of the perpetrator glared at me whilst I provided my evidence” (Rape Survivor)

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