Introduction
Basic principles
Criteria
Relationship to existing practices
Who can undertake plea discussions
Initiating plea discussions
Terms on which plea discussions will be conducted
Conducting plea discussions
The written agreement
Failed plea discussions
Monitoring…
Director’s GuidancePolicy and GuidanceBusiness Information
This page provides guidance for CPS prosecutors in cases where criminal investigations have been commenced in more than one jurisdiction and involve suspected criminal conduct that crosses international boundaries. In this guidance, such cases are referred to as cases of concurrent jurisdiction.
Director’s GuidancePolicy and GuidanceBusiness Information
A Code of Practice to be applied regarding Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPA). DPAs involve companies reaching an agreement with a prosecutor, where the company is charged with a criminal offence but proceedings are automatically suspended. The company agrees to a number of conditions, which may include payment of a financial penalty, payment of compensation and implementation of a corporate compliance programme. DPAs may be used for fraud, bribery and economic crime.
Director’s GuidancePolicy and GuidanceBusiness Information
The Code for Crown Prosecutors is a public document, issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions, that sets out the general principles Crown Prosecutors should follow when they make decisions on cases.
