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CPS ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023 PUBLISHED

We recently published our 2022-2023 Annual Report and Accounts, providing
transparency on key facts and figures. You can read the report now to see how we
have delivered against our priorities and made best use of public money.


NEW: CPS GUIDE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME

We're committed to securing justice for all victims of crime. Our new guide for
victims explains what you can expect from the Criminal Justice System.


GUIDE FOR VICTIMS OF RAPE AND SERIOUS SEXUAL ASSAULT

If you’ve been a victim of rape or sexual assault, there is extra support
available to help you through the criminal justice system. Our guide for victims
of rape and sexual assault explains what your rights are and what happens when a
case comes to the CPS.


CPS CRACKS DOWN ON FOOTBALL TRAGEDY ABUSE

Fans are being warned they face being banned from football matches – and next
year’s Men’s European Championships – if they commit tragedy-related abuse as
prosecutors publish additional guidance 


CPS ROLLS OUT NATIONAL BLUEPRINT AS NEXT STEP TO TRANSFORM PROSECUTION OF ADULT
RAPE CASES

The Crown Prosecution Service is changing the way we handle adult rape
prosecutions. Find out more about what we’re doing differently.


CPS ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023 PUBLISHED

We recently published our 2022-2023 Annual Report and Accounts, providing
transparency on key facts and figures. You can read the report now to see how we
have delivered against our priorities and made best use of public money.


NEW: CPS GUIDE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME

We're committed to securing justice for all victims of crime. Our new guide for
victims explains what you can expect from the Criminal Justice System.


GUIDE FOR VICTIMS OF RAPE AND SERIOUS SEXUAL ASSAULT

If you’ve been a victim of rape or sexual assault, there is extra support
available to help you through the criminal justice system. Our guide for victims
of rape and sexual assault explains what your rights are and what happens when a
case comes to the CPS.


CPS CRACKS DOWN ON FOOTBALL TRAGEDY ABUSE

Fans are being warned they face being banned from football matches – and next
year’s Men’s European Championships – if they commit tragedy-related abuse as
prosecutors publish additional guidance 


CPS ROLLS OUT NATIONAL BLUEPRINT AS NEXT STEP TO TRANSFORM PROSECUTION OF ADULT
RAPE CASES

The Crown Prosecution Service is changing the way we handle adult rape
prosecutions. Find out more about what we’re doing differently.


CPS ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023 PUBLISHED

We recently published our 2022-2023 Annual Report and Accounts, providing
transparency on key facts and figures. You can read the report now to see how we
have delivered against our priorities and made best use of public money.

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The CPS operates across England and Wales, with 14 regional teams prosecuting
cases locally.

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closely with local police forces and other criminal justice partners.

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THE CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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, and we make our decisions independently of the
police and government.

Our duty is to make sure that the right person is prosecuted for the right
offence, and to bring offenders to justice wherever possible.

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   advises the police during the early stages of investigations; 
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   witnesses. 

Prosecutors must be fair, objective and independent. When deciding whether to
prosecute a criminal case, our lawyers must follow the Code for Crown
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prosecutors must be satisfied that there is sufficient evidence to provide a
realistic prospect of conviction, and that prosecuting is in the public
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Being a victim or a witness to a crime is not easy, but with your help, we work
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PROSECUTION GUIDANCE

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GANG WHO PLOTTED TO KILL A MAN BUT MURDERED HIS INNOCENT GIRLFRIEND JAILED

20 November 2023
International and organised crime, Violent crime


£9.8 MILLION TO BE SEIZED FROM MAN WHO PRODUCED STEROIDS ON COMMERCIAL SCALE

17 November 2023
Fraud and economic crime, Proceeds of crime, Drug offences


CEO DEPARTURE

17 November 2023


FAR-RIGHT ‘REVEREND’ WHO EXCHANGED LETTERS WITH TERRORISTS CONVICTED OF STIRRING
UP RACIAL HATRED

16 November 2023
Terrorism


MAN JAILED FOR EIGHT YEARS FOR FUNDING TERRORISM

13 November 2023
Terrorism


OXBRIDGE FRAUDSTER GETS ANOTHER EIGHT-YEARS IN JAIL FOR FAILING TO PAY BACK
£2.7M COURT ORDER

29 November 2023
Proceeds of crime, Fraud and economic crime


PEOPLE SMUGGLERS ORDERED TO PAY OVER £280,000 FROM CRIMINAL PROFITS IN THE ESSEX
LORRY DEATHS CASE

24 November 2023
Proceeds of crime, International and organised crime


ROTHERHAM MAN JAILED FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE OFFENCES

23 November 2023
Sexual offences, International and organised crime


MAN JAILED FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE MANSLAUGHTER AFTER DEATH OF DAVID HAW IN BOAT
COLLISION

21 November 2023


GANG WHO PLOTTED TO KILL A MAN BUT MURDERED HIS INNOCENT GIRLFRIEND JAILED

20 November 2023
International and organised crime, Violent crime


£9.8 MILLION TO BE SEIZED FROM MAN WHO PRODUCED STEROIDS ON COMMERCIAL SCALE

17 November 2023
Fraud and economic crime, Proceeds of crime, Drug offences


CEO DEPARTURE

17 November 2023


FAR-RIGHT ‘REVEREND’ WHO EXCHANGED LETTERS WITH TERRORISTS CONVICTED OF STIRRING
UP RACIAL HATRED

16 November 2023
Terrorism


MAN JAILED FOR EIGHT YEARS FOR FUNDING TERRORISM

13 November 2023
Terrorism


OXBRIDGE FRAUDSTER GETS ANOTHER EIGHT-YEARS IN JAIL FOR FAILING TO PAY BACK
£2.7M COURT ORDER

29 November 2023
Proceeds of crime, Fraud and economic crime


PEOPLE SMUGGLERS ORDERED TO PAY OVER £280,000 FROM CRIMINAL PROFITS IN THE ESSEX
LORRY DEATHS CASE

24 November 2023
Proceeds of crime, International and organised crime


ROTHERHAM MAN JAILED FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE OFFENCES

23 November 2023
Sexual offences, International and organised crime


MAN JAILED FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE MANSLAUGHTER AFTER DEATH OF DAVID HAW IN BOAT
COLLISION

21 November 2023


GANG WHO PLOTTED TO KILL A MAN BUT MURDERED HIS INNOCENT GIRLFRIEND JAILED

20 November 2023
International and organised crime, Violent crime
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