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The 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,...
- The Criminal Justice System
At the CPS we play a key role in the criminal justice...
- The CPS Areas and CPS Direct
The CPS operates across England and Wales, with 14 regional...
- Careers
As the CPS’ Subject Matter Expert on Health and Safety, the...
- The Code for Crown Prosecutors
2.3 Similarly, a decision not to bring criminal charges does...
- West Midlands
West Midlands - About CPS - The Crown Prosecution Service
- Yorkshire and Humberside
Yorkshire and Humberside - About CPS - The Crown Prosecution...
- How We Prosecute Rape
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- East of England
East of England - About CPS - The Crown Prosecution Service
- The Criminal Justice System
At the CPS, it's our job to make sure that the right person is prosecuted for the right offence. We make this decision by applying our two stage legal test - which...
The 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,...
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Crown Court Digital Case System training guides and videos Guidance Handling crimes in prison: agreement Guidance See all guidance and regulation
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New Director of Public Prosecutions announced Press release Prosecutors protect victims of forced marriage and honour crime Press release See all news and communications
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Report of Criminal Justice Advisor to the Cayman Islands Research and analysis Inquiry into Crown Prosecution Service Decision-Making in Relation to Deaths in Custody and Related Matters Independent report See all research and statistics
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is an independent body, responsible for prosecuting people in England and Wales. Created by the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985, the CPS works closely with...
The CPS has a maximum of 24 hours to make a decision on whether or not to charge someone with a crime. However, this does not mean that they will always make a decision within this time frame. In some cases, the CPS may need more time to gather evidence or speak to witnesses. If this is the case, they may ask for an extension from the court.
What does the CPS do? The CPS will take into account the safety of the victim, and any others (including children) who are involved. They also take the views of the victim into consideration when deciding whether to proceed with a prosecution – but this is not the sole determining factor.