This guidance sets out the factors to be taken into consideration when reviewing cases and prosecuting offences classified as Homophobic, Biphobic or Transphobic Hate Crime.
The CPS has begun work to review CPS prosecution fee schemes. This update is intended to set out the scope of the work, and give an indication of expected timing.
The CPS has 14 Areas across England and Wales - the CPS North West Area covers the counties of Cumbria, Greater Manchester and Lancashire and serves a population of 4.8 million people.
The CPS offers an enhanced service to bereaved families and will offer to meet them at key stages of the CJS process, commencing with an explanation of the charging decision through to supporting bereaved families where cases progress to the Court of Appeal.
