Publications & resources

The Protocol Signatories Mr. Keith Turner The Chief Constable Gwent Police Mr. Robert N Hudson The Chief Executive Gwent Health Authority Ms. Jane Regan The Chief Probation Officer …

Introduction & Aims| Domestic Violence - Definition| Identifying Domestic Violence Cases| Investigation of Domestic Violence Cases| Case Handling Issues| Bail| Victim and Witness Care| Withdrawal of Domestic Violence Cases| Discontinuing Cases| …

Updated April 2016 Introduction Guidance Introduction The war crimes team of the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command (SO15) is responsible for the investigation of all allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and torture. It has the specialist…

Introduction A. Scoping Exercise B. Referral to CPS by SO15 for early investigative advice C. Final investigative scoping D. Referral to CTD for consideration of prosecution E. Duties of disclosure Guidance for making an application for DPP consent for an application for a private…

Purpose of document The Crown Prosecution Service The Institute of Legal Executives Associate Prosecutors - General Associate Prosecutor Membership Applying for Membership Membership Fees Renewal of Membership Cessation of Membership Accreditation of the CPS Associate…

Introduction Responsibilities for keeping victims informed Case categories included in the scheme Method of communication Level of information to be provided Openness Police action in support of the initiative Witness Care Unit responsibilities Sensitive cases Meetings with…

New guidance has been issued for Independent Police Complaints Commission investigators and CPS prosecutors dealing with the advice process on IPCC investigations. An MoU has also been agreed between the departments.

Action plan agreed at a meeting held by the Director of Public Prosecutions on 4 December 2013 on Human Trafficking and Slavery. The meeting was attended by CPS, Home Office, voluntary sector and police representatives.

This protocol, agreed by the National Offender Management Service (NOMS), the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), sets out the principles relating to the referral, investigation and prosecution of crimes committed in prisons. It applies to all prison…

This protocol details the working arrangements between the police, the CPS and HMCTS to expedite cases involving very young witnesses to: