His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has today issued a report about the CPS’ handling of custody time limits (CTLs), following a recent inspection. This inspection specifically looked at, and reported against, the recommendations made in its previous CTL inspection of 2021…
Max Hill KC
Director of Public Prosecutions
Rt. Hon Victoria Prentis MP
Attorney General for England & Wales
Dear Attorney,
Assisting Offender Agreements
I write further to my letter of 2 October 2022 to your predecessor, which related to the number of agreements made by the CPS…
Policy StatementIntroductionScopeStatutory obligationsRoles and responsibilitiesManaging our informationGovernance and AssuranceDelivery and engagementTraining and skills developmentEquality Impact AssessmentReview and update of policyThis information management policy is for all CPS staff,…
His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued a report following their inspection of CPS Induction Processes.
The report notes the induction provided to new prosecutors is effective and equips them with the skills and knowledge to be able to carry out their…
1. Introduction1.1 This protocol (“the protocol”) has been agreed between the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Director of Service Prosecutions (DSP) pursuant to s.320A of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (AFA 2006). 1.2 The primary purpose of the protocol is to provide guidance for…
Summary of our approach to consulting on prosecution guidance
Background: consulting on prosecution guidance
Engagement
Consultation
Summary of our approach to consulting on prosecution guidance
Consultation and engagement overlap, but are different
We engage in a number of…
Introduction
CPS 2025 Aims and Outcomes
For the overarching CPS 2025 Aims and Outcomes, please see the CPS 2025 Strategy.
Introduction
The changing nature of crime presents challenges to all those involved in the delivery of criminal justice. International work is no longer a…
Contents
Introduction
Aims and objectives
Identifying third party material
View of the subject of the material and of the third party
Reviewing the third-party material
Introduction
1.1 This Joint Protocol between the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Police draws…
Joint Enterprise pilot – background
The CPS commenced a pilot to monitor Joint Enterprise homicide/attempted homicide cases in February 2023. “Joint enterprise”, or secondary liability, is a legal doctrine that applies where persons assist or encourage another to commit a crime. These persons…
