Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate inspects the Crown Prosecution Service and the Serious Fraud Office. It provides independently assessed evidence to help drive improvement and build public confidence in the prosecution process.
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CPS handling of custody time limits
Custody time limits ensure that accused persons are not deprived of their liberty for longer than is reasonable. If there is an expectation that the case will not be finalised within the custody time limit, the CPS can apply to extend the time limit.
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A joint thematic inspection of the criminal justice journey for individuals with mental health needs and disorders
In 2009, the Bradley Report (Bradley, 2009) provided a comprehensive review of the experience of a person with mental health and learning disabilities in the criminal justice system (CJS). This new inspection was a significant undertaking, with input from the four-criminal justic
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Area Inspection Programme CPS Cymru Wales
As part of our Area Inspection Programme, we are assessing all 14 CPS Areas against a consistent inspection framework. Each Area will be subject to a baseline inspection and follow-up inspection within a three-year period
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Area Inspection Programme CPS West Midlands
As part of our Area Inspection Programme, we are assessing all 14 CPS Areas against a consistent inspection framework. Each Area will be subject to a baseline inspection and follow-up inspection within a three-year period
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Area Inspection Programme CPS North East
As part of our Area Inspection Programme, we are assessing all 14 CPS Areas against a consistent inspection framework. Each Area will be subject to a baseline inspection and follow-up inspection within a three-year period
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Area Inspection Programme CPS South East
As part of our Area Inspection Programme, we are assessing all 14 CPS Areas against a consistent inspection framework. Each Area will be subject to a baseline inspection and follow-up inspection within a three-year period