Joint Enterprise data
Data relating to cases involving 'Joint Enterprise' prosecutions. “Joint enterprise”, or secondary liability, is a legal doctrine that applies where persons assist or encourage another to commit a crime.
CPS Joint Enterprise National Monitoring Scheme 2025-26
This report marks the second year of reporting under the Joint Enterprise Monitoring Scheme. At the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), we recognise our responsibility to deliver justice through prosecutions that are independent, fair and robust. Joint enterprise homicide cases remain among the most closely scrutinised areas of our work.
CPS Joint Enterprise National Monitoring Scheme 2024-25
Joint enterprise, also known as secondary liability, is a legal doctrine in England and Wales where two or more people can be held responsible for the same crime, even if only one person physically committed the criminal act.
Crown Prosecution Service Joint Enterprise Pilot 2023: Data Analysis
The CPS commenced a pilot to monitor Joint Enterprise homicide/attempted homicide cases in February 2023. This page contains the report on that data.
Joint Enterprise Data 2012-2013
This information focuses on all murder related cases involving multiple defendants in the 'Homicide' category of cases recorded by the CPS for the years 2012 and 2013.