The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBThe Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) prosecutes criminal cases that have been investigated by the police and other investigative organisations in England and Wales. The CPS is independent, and we make our decisions independently of the police and government. Our duty is to make sure that the right person is …
About CPS - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBThe Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) prosecutes criminal cases that have been investigated by the police and other investigative organisations in England and Wales. The CPS is independent, and we make our decisions independently of the police and government. Our duty is to make sure that the right person is …
The CPS: How we make our decisions
WEBHow we make our decisions. When a crime is reported, the police (or another investigative body) will investigate the crime. Once they've completed their investigation and are ready to refer the case to the CPS, they will send us a file containing the evidence they've gathered. A CPS lawyer will then review all the information and decide whether ...
CPS News Centre | The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBCPS News Centre. Criminal cases prosecuted by the CPS are in the news every day, along with a range of issues relating to our work – from violence against women and girls and hate crime, to support for victims and witnesses, statistics and speeches. To ensure greater openness in the reporting of criminal proceedings, the CPS, the police and ...
The Criminal Justice System - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBThe Criminal Justice System. At the CPS we play a key role in the criminal justice system. It's our job to prosecute criminal cases - making sure we prosecute the right person for the right offence. These explainers illustrate our role, how we make our decisions and how we work in partnership with organisations across the criminal justice system.
The Code for Crown Prosecutors - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBOct 26, 2018 · 1.1 The Code for Crown Prosecutors (the Code) is issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) under section 10 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985. This is the eighth edition of the Code and replaces all earlier versions. 1.2 The DPP is the head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which is …
The CPS Areas, CPSD, CPS Central Casework Divisions and CPS …
WEBThe CPS operates across England and Wales, with 14 regional teams prosecuting cases locally. Each of these 14 CPS Areas is headed by a Chief Crown Prosecutor, and works closely with local police forces and other criminal justice partners.
Cybercrime - prosecution guidance - The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBMay 1, 2018 · This guidance provides a summary of the main types of cybercrime offending and highlights where further guidance is available. This guidance explains: The definition of cybercrime. Cyber-dependent crimes and the legislation which should be considered when reviewing and charging a cyber-dependent case; Cyber-enabled crimes and …
Prosecution guidance | The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBProsecution guidance assists Crown Prosecutors in their decision making. Purpose. The CPS prosecutes independently, fairly and works to deliver justice in every case.. The Code for Crown Prosecutors sets out the overarching principles to be followed by Crown Prosecutors when they make case decisions.. The purpose of the prosecution guidance is to assist Crown Prosecutors in applying the Code ...
How a criminal case works | The Crown Prosecution Service
WEBThe magistrates, District Judge or jury will then ‘retire’ to consider their verdict. The CPS prosecutor opens the trial – setting out the charges and the facts in the case. Our role is to prove, based on the evidence, that the defendant is guilty. The defence doesn’t need to prove that the defendant is innocent.
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