The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is the principal public prosecuting agency for conducting criminal prosecutions in England and Wales. It is headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Its main responsibilities are to provide legal advice to the police and other investigative agencies during the course of criminal investigations, to decide whether a suspect should face criminal charges following an investigation and to conduct prosecutions both in the magistrates' courts and the Crown Court.
The Attorney General for England and Wales superintends the CPS's work and answers for it in Parliament, although the Attorney has no influence over the conduct of prosecutions, except when national security is an issue or for a small number of offences that require the Attorney’s permission to prosecute.
History
Historically in England, with no police forces and no prosecution service, the only route to prosecution was through private prosecutions brought by victims at their own expense or lawyers acting on their behalf. From 1829 onwards, as the police forces were formed, they began to take on the burden of bringing prosecutions against suspected criminals.
A short video explaining what the CPS does and how we do it.
published: 08 Jun 2022
CPS admits ‘long way to go’ to restore public confidence amid record low rape convictions
No one is in any doubt that the system is broken: just two per cent of reported rapes in England and Wales lead to prosecution, while the number of convictions are at their lowest rate on record. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)
We have exclusive access to prosecutors working in the Crown Prosecution Service as they pledge to turn all that around.
Plus, we hear from one woman who is so angry at the state of the current system that she's waived her right to anonymity to speak out.
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published: 14 Oct 2021
How we make a decision in each case - The Code for Crown Prosecutors
Senior Crown Prosecutor Kate on the Code that prosecutors must apply when considering whether to prosecute in each case
published: 24 Jan 2022
Crown Prosecution Service (Appellant) v Aquila Advisory Ltd (Respondent)
UKSC 2019/0105
Two directors of a company used the company to commit a criminal offence, from which they personally obtained a benefit of £4.55 million. They were prosecuted and convicted of the criminal offence and were made the subject of confiscation orders based on that benefit. However, in an action between Aquila Advisory Ltd (to which the company’s rights had been assigned) and the directors, in which the Crown Prosecution Service intervened, the High Court determined that the company, and hence Aquila Advisory Ltd, could recover what remained of the £4.55m from the directors because they had acted in breach of their fiduciary duty to the company and thus held the proceeds of the crime on constructive trust for the company. The CPS seeks to prevent Aquila from recovering the £4.55m...
published: 10 Nov 2021
CFBA - CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE HOW IT WORKS
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CPS Chief Crown Prosecutor, a barrister’s journey to the Employed Bar
Claire Lindley, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South, shares her career journey. Find out why she chose to become a barrister, what life at the Employed Bar is like and how Gray's Inn supported her journey.
There are many paths to practice and a wide range of career opportunities available to barristers.
This video is part of a series that explores the careers of 5 extraordinary Gray’s Members, each of whom has made their mark on the law. Find out about their diverse, rewarding and exciting careers that found their roots in Gray’s Inn.
Find out more about our Members on our website: https://www.graysinn.org.uk/the-inn/journeys-the-employed-bar
published: 09 Dec 2020
The Crown Court
An introduction to the Crown Court, the different roles within it and how a trial at the court works.
To find out more about studying Law, Criminology or Forensic Science, either online or on campus, visit http://www.derby.ac.uk/ and search our course list.
published: 08 Jul 2014
SXH (Appellant) v The Crown Prosecution Service (Respondent)
[2017] UKSC 30
UKSC 2014/0148
SXH (Appellant) v The Crown Prosecution Service (Respondent)
On appeal from the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) (England and Wales)
The appellant fled her home country of Somalia in late 2008 as a result of extreme sexual and physical violence she had suffered there. She travelled to Yemen and then to the United Kingdom using a false travel document, arriving on 27 December 2009, and applied for asylum once she had entered the country. It is not in dispute that it was not possible for her to obtain proper documentation in Somalia. When it became clear that she had entered the country using a false travel document she was detained and charged with possessing a false document under s.25(1) of the Identity Cards Act 2006 and prosecution proceedings began. On...
published: 11 Apr 2017
CPS Recruitment 2021 - Maqsood
published: 13 Jan 2020
Crown Court - Preparing to come to court
Available with English and Welsh subtitles
This video is part of a series on what to expect coming to a court or tribunal. Each short video focuses on one part of your journey through courts and tribunals.
The videos in this series only give a brief overview of preparing for court. To find out what you should bring for a court or tribunal hearing, how you can get support, and what to expect on the day search GOV.UK 'coming to court'.
Before you go to court https://youtu.be/lTspsMGuxmc
- Find out what you should bring, what to wear, parking and travelling, claiming expenses
Special measure at court https://youtu.be/DmZHeSFnhfc
- Vulnerable witnesses can request certain measures in court, such as privacy screens and giving evidence remotely.
Court security https://youtu.be/0p1OKMCvvx...
No one is in any doubt that the system is broken: just two per cent of reported rapes in England and Wales lead to prosecution, while the number of convictions ...
No one is in any doubt that the system is broken: just two per cent of reported rapes in England and Wales lead to prosecution, while the number of convictions are at their lowest rate on record. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)
We have exclusive access to prosecutors working in the Crown Prosecution Service as they pledge to turn all that around.
Plus, we hear from one woman who is so angry at the state of the current system that she's waived her right to anonymity to speak out.
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Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Channel4News
No one is in any doubt that the system is broken: just two per cent of reported rapes in England and Wales lead to prosecution, while the number of convictions are at their lowest rate on record. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)
We have exclusive access to prosecutors working in the Crown Prosecution Service as they pledge to turn all that around.
Plus, we hear from one woman who is so angry at the state of the current system that she's waived her right to anonymity to speak out.
-----------------------
Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Channel4News
UKSC 2019/0105
Two directors of a company used the company to commit a criminal offence, from which they personally obtained a benefit of £4.55 million. They w...
UKSC 2019/0105
Two directors of a company used the company to commit a criminal offence, from which they personally obtained a benefit of £4.55 million. They were prosecuted and convicted of the criminal offence and were made the subject of confiscation orders based on that benefit. However, in an action between Aquila Advisory Ltd (to which the company’s rights had been assigned) and the directors, in which the Crown Prosecution Service intervened, the High Court determined that the company, and hence Aquila Advisory Ltd, could recover what remained of the £4.55m from the directors because they had acted in breach of their fiduciary duty to the company and thus held the proceeds of the crime on constructive trust for the company. The CPS seeks to prevent Aquila from recovering the £4.55m in priority to the confiscation orders.
The issue is:
Where a proprietary claim is brought by a company against its directors to recover proceeds of crime received in breach of fiduciary duty: (1) Can that proprietary claim be asserted in priority to a confiscation order obtained by the Crown Prosecution Service? (2) Can the illegality of the directors be attributed to the company in circumstances where the company suffered no loss and stood to profit from the crime?
The Supreme Court dismisses the Appeal. Lord Stephens gives the judgment, with which all members of the Court agree.
More information is available on our website.
UKSC 2019/0105
Two directors of a company used the company to commit a criminal offence, from which they personally obtained a benefit of £4.55 million. They were prosecuted and convicted of the criminal offence and were made the subject of confiscation orders based on that benefit. However, in an action between Aquila Advisory Ltd (to which the company’s rights had been assigned) and the directors, in which the Crown Prosecution Service intervened, the High Court determined that the company, and hence Aquila Advisory Ltd, could recover what remained of the £4.55m from the directors because they had acted in breach of their fiduciary duty to the company and thus held the proceeds of the crime on constructive trust for the company. The CPS seeks to prevent Aquila from recovering the £4.55m in priority to the confiscation orders.
The issue is:
Where a proprietary claim is brought by a company against its directors to recover proceeds of crime received in breach of fiduciary duty: (1) Can that proprietary claim be asserted in priority to a confiscation order obtained by the Crown Prosecution Service? (2) Can the illegality of the directors be attributed to the company in circumstances where the company suffered no loss and stood to profit from the crime?
The Supreme Court dismisses the Appeal. Lord Stephens gives the judgment, with which all members of the Court agree.
More information is available on our website.
Other interesting DOG sites you may like:
Find a Canine Behaviourist for your pet dog/cat - www.cfba.co.uk
Study Dog Behaviour Education Courses - www.c...
Other interesting DOG sites you may like:
Find a Canine Behaviourist for your pet dog/cat - www.cfba.co.uk
Study Dog Behaviour Education Courses - www.cidbt.org.uk
Study Dog Training Education Courses - www.godt.org.uk
UK PETbc Accreditation Pet Organisation - www.petbc.org.uk
Welcome to the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training
Studying with CIDBT With CIDBT you will be able to join courses that are written and managed by people who are experts, with unrivalled success in this field and who have worked with the public in frontline behaviour as professionals.
CIDBT Certificate in Canine Behaviour Practitioner Skills:
The CIDBT offers courses leading to individual CIDBT Certificates of Professional Canine Behaviour Practitioner Skills.
CIDBT 4110 Understanding Canine Care and Behaviour
CIDBT 4103 Understanding Canine Aggression
CIDBT 4102 Common Canine Behaviour Problems
Three modules click here: http://www.cidbt.org.uk/certificate-in-canine-practitioner-skills.html
Pet Education Training & Behaviour Council Diplomas in - Professional Practice in Dog Behaviour & Training USING CIDBT MODULES:
PETbc 102 Canine Behaviour and Psychology Diploma PETbc Dip
4 CIDBT Modules plus one work based learning Professional Practice Profile (PPP) total 5 modules.
CIDBT 4110 Understanding Canine Care and Behaviour
CIDBT 4103 Understanding Canine Aggression
CIDBT 4102 Common Canine Behaviour Problems
CIDBT 5003 Advanced Dog on Person Aggression ( this module has a work shop check date)
You may request a module prefixed with 4 to be changed for another.
www.cidbt.org.uk
Other interesting DOG sites you may like:
Find a Canine Behaviourist for your pet dog/cat - www.cfba.co.uk
Study Dog Behaviour Education Courses - www.cidbt.org.uk
Study Dog Training Education Courses - www.godt.org.uk
UK PETbc Accreditation Pet Organisation - www.petbc.org.uk
Welcome to the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training
Studying with CIDBT With CIDBT you will be able to join courses that are written and managed by people who are experts, with unrivalled success in this field and who have worked with the public in frontline behaviour as professionals.
CIDBT Certificate in Canine Behaviour Practitioner Skills:
The CIDBT offers courses leading to individual CIDBT Certificates of Professional Canine Behaviour Practitioner Skills.
CIDBT 4110 Understanding Canine Care and Behaviour
CIDBT 4103 Understanding Canine Aggression
CIDBT 4102 Common Canine Behaviour Problems
Three modules click here: http://www.cidbt.org.uk/certificate-in-canine-practitioner-skills.html
Pet Education Training & Behaviour Council Diplomas in - Professional Practice in Dog Behaviour & Training USING CIDBT MODULES:
PETbc 102 Canine Behaviour and Psychology Diploma PETbc Dip
4 CIDBT Modules plus one work based learning Professional Practice Profile (PPP) total 5 modules.
CIDBT 4110 Understanding Canine Care and Behaviour
CIDBT 4103 Understanding Canine Aggression
CIDBT 4102 Common Canine Behaviour Problems
CIDBT 5003 Advanced Dog on Person Aggression ( this module has a work shop check date)
You may request a module prefixed with 4 to be changed for another.
www.cidbt.org.uk
Claire Lindley, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South, shares her career journey. Find out why she chose to become a barrister, what life at the Employed ...
Claire Lindley, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South, shares her career journey. Find out why she chose to become a barrister, what life at the Employed Bar is like and how Gray's Inn supported her journey.
There are many paths to practice and a wide range of career opportunities available to barristers.
This video is part of a series that explores the careers of 5 extraordinary Gray’s Members, each of whom has made their mark on the law. Find out about their diverse, rewarding and exciting careers that found their roots in Gray’s Inn.
Find out more about our Members on our website: https://www.graysinn.org.uk/the-inn/journeys-the-employed-bar
Claire Lindley, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South, shares her career journey. Find out why she chose to become a barrister, what life at the Employed Bar is like and how Gray's Inn supported her journey.
There are many paths to practice and a wide range of career opportunities available to barristers.
This video is part of a series that explores the careers of 5 extraordinary Gray’s Members, each of whom has made their mark on the law. Find out about their diverse, rewarding and exciting careers that found their roots in Gray’s Inn.
Find out more about our Members on our website: https://www.graysinn.org.uk/the-inn/journeys-the-employed-bar
An introduction to the Crown Court, the different roles within it and how a trial at the court works.
To find out more about studying Law, Criminology or Foren...
An introduction to the Crown Court, the different roles within it and how a trial at the court works.
To find out more about studying Law, Criminology or Forensic Science, either online or on campus, visit http://www.derby.ac.uk/ and search our course list.
An introduction to the Crown Court, the different roles within it and how a trial at the court works.
To find out more about studying Law, Criminology or Forensic Science, either online or on campus, visit http://www.derby.ac.uk/ and search our course list.
[2017] UKSC 30
UKSC 2014/0148
SXH (Appellant) v The Crown Prosecution Service (Respondent)
On appeal from the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) (England and W...
[2017] UKSC 30
UKSC 2014/0148
SXH (Appellant) v The Crown Prosecution Service (Respondent)
On appeal from the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) (England and Wales)
The appellant fled her home country of Somalia in late 2008 as a result of extreme sexual and physical violence she had suffered there. She travelled to Yemen and then to the United Kingdom using a false travel document, arriving on 27 December 2009, and applied for asylum once she had entered the country. It is not in dispute that it was not possible for her to obtain proper documentation in Somalia. When it became clear that she had entered the country using a false travel document she was detained and charged with possessing a false document under s.25(1) of the Identity Cards Act 2006 and prosecution proceedings began. On 10 June the appellant was granted asylum. At a mention hearing the next day, the CPS offered no evidence. The appellant was found not guilty and released from custody. The appellant brought proceedings seeking damages from the CPS. The issues in this case are whether the appellant's entry into the UK as an asylum seeker and the decision to prosecute her for entering with false travel documentation engaged Article 8 of the ECHR, and whether the decision to prosecute was disproportionate.
The Supreme Court unanimously dismisses the appeal.
[2017] UKSC 30
UKSC 2014/0148
SXH (Appellant) v The Crown Prosecution Service (Respondent)
On appeal from the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) (England and Wales)
The appellant fled her home country of Somalia in late 2008 as a result of extreme sexual and physical violence she had suffered there. She travelled to Yemen and then to the United Kingdom using a false travel document, arriving on 27 December 2009, and applied for asylum once she had entered the country. It is not in dispute that it was not possible for her to obtain proper documentation in Somalia. When it became clear that she had entered the country using a false travel document she was detained and charged with possessing a false document under s.25(1) of the Identity Cards Act 2006 and prosecution proceedings began. On 10 June the appellant was granted asylum. At a mention hearing the next day, the CPS offered no evidence. The appellant was found not guilty and released from custody. The appellant brought proceedings seeking damages from the CPS. The issues in this case are whether the appellant's entry into the UK as an asylum seeker and the decision to prosecute her for entering with false travel documentation engaged Article 8 of the ECHR, and whether the decision to prosecute was disproportionate.
The Supreme Court unanimously dismisses the appeal.
Available with English and Welsh subtitles
This video is part of a series on what to expect coming to a court or tribunal. Each short video focuses on one par...
Available with English and Welsh subtitles
This video is part of a series on what to expect coming to a court or tribunal. Each short video focuses on one part of your journey through courts and tribunals.
The videos in this series only give a brief overview of preparing for court. To find out what you should bring for a court or tribunal hearing, how you can get support, and what to expect on the day search GOV.UK 'coming to court'.
Before you go to court https://youtu.be/lTspsMGuxmc
- Find out what you should bring, what to wear, parking and travelling, claiming expenses
Special measure at court https://youtu.be/DmZHeSFnhfc
- Vulnerable witnesses can request certain measures in court, such as privacy screens and giving evidence remotely.
Court security https://youtu.be/0p1OKMCvvxA
- Make sure you are aware of the 'airport' style security checks at all our courts and tribunals before you leave. Make sure you don't take anything that could cause an issue with security.
Requesting additional support https://youtu.be/6FhNtLLoJ0s
- If you have a disability and are worried about access to our buildings find out what you can request support for.
Being a witness in court https://youtu.be/CShc5v043Ww
- What to expect if you are witness in court, this video will show you where you will wait, and who you will speak to while waiting to give evidence.
Magistrates' Court https://youtu.be/Pyb-ZFE4URs
- What a magistrates court looks like and what it's like to give evidence.
Crown Court https://youtu.be/5dNm6EYL1b0
- What a Crown court looks like, and what it's like to give evidence.
NOTE: This video was filmed before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
We’ve taken steps to make sure our buildings are kept safe, secure and clean in line with Public Health guidance.
We’ve assessed them so we know they’re safe to continue with ‘in-person’ hearings.
You can find more information on GOV.UK. Search ‘coronavirus coming to court’.
If you visit one of our courts or tribunals look out for our information posters.
Available with English and Welsh subtitles
This video is part of a series on what to expect coming to a court or tribunal. Each short video focuses on one part of your journey through courts and tribunals.
The videos in this series only give a brief overview of preparing for court. To find out what you should bring for a court or tribunal hearing, how you can get support, and what to expect on the day search GOV.UK 'coming to court'.
Before you go to court https://youtu.be/lTspsMGuxmc
- Find out what you should bring, what to wear, parking and travelling, claiming expenses
Special measure at court https://youtu.be/DmZHeSFnhfc
- Vulnerable witnesses can request certain measures in court, such as privacy screens and giving evidence remotely.
Court security https://youtu.be/0p1OKMCvvxA
- Make sure you are aware of the 'airport' style security checks at all our courts and tribunals before you leave. Make sure you don't take anything that could cause an issue with security.
Requesting additional support https://youtu.be/6FhNtLLoJ0s
- If you have a disability and are worried about access to our buildings find out what you can request support for.
Being a witness in court https://youtu.be/CShc5v043Ww
- What to expect if you are witness in court, this video will show you where you will wait, and who you will speak to while waiting to give evidence.
Magistrates' Court https://youtu.be/Pyb-ZFE4URs
- What a magistrates court looks like and what it's like to give evidence.
Crown Court https://youtu.be/5dNm6EYL1b0
- What a Crown court looks like, and what it's like to give evidence.
NOTE: This video was filmed before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
We’ve taken steps to make sure our buildings are kept safe, secure and clean in line with Public Health guidance.
We’ve assessed them so we know they’re safe to continue with ‘in-person’ hearings.
You can find more information on GOV.UK. Search ‘coronavirus coming to court’.
If you visit one of our courts or tribunals look out for our information posters.
No one is in any doubt that the system is broken: just two per cent of reported rapes in England and Wales lead to prosecution, while the number of convictions are at their lowest rate on record. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)
We have exclusive access to prosecutors working in the Crown Prosecution Service as they pledge to turn all that around.
Plus, we hear from one woman who is so angry at the state of the current system that she's waived her right to anonymity to speak out.
-----------------------
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UKSC 2019/0105
Two directors of a company used the company to commit a criminal offence, from which they personally obtained a benefit of £4.55 million. They were prosecuted and convicted of the criminal offence and were made the subject of confiscation orders based on that benefit. However, in an action between Aquila Advisory Ltd (to which the company’s rights had been assigned) and the directors, in which the Crown Prosecution Service intervened, the High Court determined that the company, and hence Aquila Advisory Ltd, could recover what remained of the £4.55m from the directors because they had acted in breach of their fiduciary duty to the company and thus held the proceeds of the crime on constructive trust for the company. The CPS seeks to prevent Aquila from recovering the £4.55m in priority to the confiscation orders.
The issue is:
Where a proprietary claim is brought by a company against its directors to recover proceeds of crime received in breach of fiduciary duty: (1) Can that proprietary claim be asserted in priority to a confiscation order obtained by the Crown Prosecution Service? (2) Can the illegality of the directors be attributed to the company in circumstances where the company suffered no loss and stood to profit from the crime?
The Supreme Court dismisses the Appeal. Lord Stephens gives the judgment, with which all members of the Court agree.
More information is available on our website.
Other interesting DOG sites you may like:
Find a Canine Behaviourist for your pet dog/cat - www.cfba.co.uk
Study Dog Behaviour Education Courses - www.cidbt.org.uk
Study Dog Training Education Courses - www.godt.org.uk
UK PETbc Accreditation Pet Organisation - www.petbc.org.uk
Welcome to the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training
Studying with CIDBT With CIDBT you will be able to join courses that are written and managed by people who are experts, with unrivalled success in this field and who have worked with the public in frontline behaviour as professionals.
CIDBT Certificate in Canine Behaviour Practitioner Skills:
The CIDBT offers courses leading to individual CIDBT Certificates of Professional Canine Behaviour Practitioner Skills.
CIDBT 4110 Understanding Canine Care and Behaviour
CIDBT 4103 Understanding Canine Aggression
CIDBT 4102 Common Canine Behaviour Problems
Three modules click here: http://www.cidbt.org.uk/certificate-in-canine-practitioner-skills.html
Pet Education Training & Behaviour Council Diplomas in - Professional Practice in Dog Behaviour & Training USING CIDBT MODULES:
PETbc 102 Canine Behaviour and Psychology Diploma PETbc Dip
4 CIDBT Modules plus one work based learning Professional Practice Profile (PPP) total 5 modules.
CIDBT 4110 Understanding Canine Care and Behaviour
CIDBT 4103 Understanding Canine Aggression
CIDBT 4102 Common Canine Behaviour Problems
CIDBT 5003 Advanced Dog on Person Aggression ( this module has a work shop check date)
You may request a module prefixed with 4 to be changed for another.
www.cidbt.org.uk
Claire Lindley, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South, shares her career journey. Find out why she chose to become a barrister, what life at the Employed Bar is like and how Gray's Inn supported her journey.
There are many paths to practice and a wide range of career opportunities available to barristers.
This video is part of a series that explores the careers of 5 extraordinary Gray’s Members, each of whom has made their mark on the law. Find out about their diverse, rewarding and exciting careers that found their roots in Gray’s Inn.
Find out more about our Members on our website: https://www.graysinn.org.uk/the-inn/journeys-the-employed-bar
An introduction to the Crown Court, the different roles within it and how a trial at the court works.
To find out more about studying Law, Criminology or Forensic Science, either online or on campus, visit http://www.derby.ac.uk/ and search our course list.
[2017] UKSC 30
UKSC 2014/0148
SXH (Appellant) v The Crown Prosecution Service (Respondent)
On appeal from the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) (England and Wales)
The appellant fled her home country of Somalia in late 2008 as a result of extreme sexual and physical violence she had suffered there. She travelled to Yemen and then to the United Kingdom using a false travel document, arriving on 27 December 2009, and applied for asylum once she had entered the country. It is not in dispute that it was not possible for her to obtain proper documentation in Somalia. When it became clear that she had entered the country using a false travel document she was detained and charged with possessing a false document under s.25(1) of the Identity Cards Act 2006 and prosecution proceedings began. On 10 June the appellant was granted asylum. At a mention hearing the next day, the CPS offered no evidence. The appellant was found not guilty and released from custody. The appellant brought proceedings seeking damages from the CPS. The issues in this case are whether the appellant's entry into the UK as an asylum seeker and the decision to prosecute her for entering with false travel documentation engaged Article 8 of the ECHR, and whether the decision to prosecute was disproportionate.
The Supreme Court unanimously dismisses the appeal.
Available with English and Welsh subtitles
This video is part of a series on what to expect coming to a court or tribunal. Each short video focuses on one part of your journey through courts and tribunals.
The videos in this series only give a brief overview of preparing for court. To find out what you should bring for a court or tribunal hearing, how you can get support, and what to expect on the day search GOV.UK 'coming to court'.
Before you go to court https://youtu.be/lTspsMGuxmc
- Find out what you should bring, what to wear, parking and travelling, claiming expenses
Special measure at court https://youtu.be/DmZHeSFnhfc
- Vulnerable witnesses can request certain measures in court, such as privacy screens and giving evidence remotely.
Court security https://youtu.be/0p1OKMCvvxA
- Make sure you are aware of the 'airport' style security checks at all our courts and tribunals before you leave. Make sure you don't take anything that could cause an issue with security.
Requesting additional support https://youtu.be/6FhNtLLoJ0s
- If you have a disability and are worried about access to our buildings find out what you can request support for.
Being a witness in court https://youtu.be/CShc5v043Ww
- What to expect if you are witness in court, this video will show you where you will wait, and who you will speak to while waiting to give evidence.
Magistrates' Court https://youtu.be/Pyb-ZFE4URs
- What a magistrates court looks like and what it's like to give evidence.
Crown Court https://youtu.be/5dNm6EYL1b0
- What a Crown court looks like, and what it's like to give evidence.
NOTE: This video was filmed before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
We’ve taken steps to make sure our buildings are kept safe, secure and clean in line with Public Health guidance.
We’ve assessed them so we know they’re safe to continue with ‘in-person’ hearings.
You can find more information on GOV.UK. Search ‘coronavirus coming to court’.
If you visit one of our courts or tribunals look out for our information posters.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is the principal public prosecuting agency for conducting criminal prosecutions in England and Wales. It is headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Its main responsibilities are to provide legal advice to the police and other investigative agencies during the course of criminal investigations, to decide whether a suspect should face criminal charges following an investigation and to conduct prosecutions both in the magistrates' courts and the Crown Court.
The Attorney General for England and Wales superintends the CPS's work and answers for it in Parliament, although the Attorney has no influence over the conduct of prosecutions, except when national security is an issue or for a small number of offences that require the Attorney’s permission to prosecute.
History
Historically in England, with no police forces and no prosecution service, the only route to prosecution was through private prosecutions brought by victims at their own expense or lawyers acting on their behalf. From 1829 onwards, as the police forces were formed, they began to take on the burden of bringing prosecutions against suspected criminals.
JennyHopkins, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Cymru-Wales, said. “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised South Wales Police to charge a further 11 defendants with the offence of riot.
The pair had been in a relationship for three months when police were called to a disturbance at her home on December 28, the Crown Prosecution Service said ... He will be sentenced at Croydon Crown Court on February 24.
Gill Petrovic, Senior Crown Prosecutor for CPSNorth West's rape and serious sexual offence unit, said ... CPS - Crown Prosecution Service published this content on January 13, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
He was arrested for breaching the DAPO and charges against him were authorised by CPSDirect - the Crown Prosecution Service's out-of-hours charging service ... CPS - Crown Prosecution Service published ...
Mr Nolan also outlined Pedryc’s struggles with mental health issues and said police had wanted to deal with the matter with a caution, but the Crown Prosecution Service disagreed ... .
... in a scandal involving the mass rape of girls by gangs in the United Kingdom, pointing out that Starmer was the head of the Crown Prosecution Service from 2008 to 2013 when the rapes were happening.
... in service for victims ... The Crown Prosecution Service, coping with its own cuts, denied it was cherry-picking the strongest cases, letting other victims down, but few in policing believed them.
Elon Musk is set to play a major role in the incoming Trump administration ... He accused Starmer of being “complicit” and of failing to prosecute those involved when he was head of the Crown Prosecution Service ... He said ... He said ... Related... .
13, 2024, in Washington... He described safeguarding minister Jess Phillips as a “rape genocide apologist” who should be in jail, and accused Keir Starmer of being “complicit” over his role as former head of the Crown Prosecution Service ... Related... .
> ...Judge Foss, sitting at the London First-Tier Tribunal, has that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) must explain how it came to destroy key files that would have shed light on why it pursued Assange for 14 years ... .
Speaking of the shock following the initial arrest, he said ... '[It] goes to show how worried she was ... Police are awaiting advice and a charging decision from the Crown Prosecution Service and Mr Bunting has been released under investigation ... .
His sentence? A one-year payback order for supervised work in the community ... The past week also brought the news that the police have handed a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service about a Premier League player accused of rape ... .
... criminal activities, she faces losing her collection of designer clothes and accessories as well as her and 'Bomber's' plush gated pad in an assets battle with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Italian journalist Stefania Maurizi has been waging a legal battle for seven years against the Crown Prosecution Service to discover the ... “The Crown Prosecution Service must, by no later than 4.00 p.m.
