Foreword Modern slavery is an abhorrent crime, where people are treated as commodities and exploited for criminal gain. It is estimated that across the globe there are in the region of 40 million people who are currently trapped in modern slavery, a harrowing figure.

His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued a report following their inspection of the assurance systems for cases subject to custody time limits (CTLs) by CPS Areas.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has charged more rape-flagged suspects than at any point in the last two decades, with increases in cases referred by police, charged by prosecutors and completed in the courts, new data shows.

Two men who dealt illegal steroids and laundered their criminal gains have been ordered to hand over their ill-gotten gains.

A teenager from the Blaenau Gwent area has been charged with murder following the body of a female being found in the Dyffryn Park area of Blaina.

The Pre-Application Mentor Scheme for Senior Treasury Counsel (STC) is an initiative designed to encourage applications for the position of Senior Treasury Counsel from outside of the Room. This scheme aims to support experienced and successful practitioners in preparing for the application process.

In December 2025, the CPS West Midlands Magistrates’ and Crown Court units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases. Below are some of the cases.