Our Reports
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.
Published: 16 December 2021
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).
Published: 17 November 2021
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
Published: 12 October 2021
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
Published: 12 October 2021
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
Published: 12 October 2021
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
Published: 12 October 2021
This inspection examined the effectiveness of domestic restraint and confiscation casework in the CPS Proceeds of Crime Division and the SFO Proceeds of Crime and International Assistance Division.
Published: 22 July 2021
A joint inspection by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) found that a lack of collaboration between the police and prosecutors has led to delays and poor communication with victims.
Published: 16 July 2021
This inspection examined the CPS’s management of the correspondence it receives from police witness care units (WCUs)
Published: 25 March 2021
This report looks back at Kevin McGinty CBE’s six-year tenure as Chief Inspector of the CPS
Published: 18 March 2021