Press Releases
CPS North East has been engaging well with criminal justice partners, but improvements need to be made to casework, a recent inspection found. Inspectors found that the Area has a good engagement strategy and demonstrates a high level of commitment which has resulted in some improvements. For example, the positive relationships the Area has built […]
Published: 15 August 2017
A report released today by Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) shows a number of areas where CPS Thames and Chiltern needs to improve. The Area has been experiencing significant resourcing issues with recruiting and retaining staff. The 5% improvement in staff engagement on the previous year was impressive given that staff turnover was […]
Published: 27 July 2017
Inspectors find widespread concerns with disclosure practices across the criminal justice system
Published: 18 July 2017
Inspectors at Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have found improvements have been made across magistrates’ courts that will enhance the experience for victims and witnesses. In June 2015 a new initiative, called Transforming Summary Justice (TSJ), was implemented by the criminal justice agencies including the CPS, police and Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals […]
Published: 27 June 2017
HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate report into CPS case management system published. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has made considerable investments in the quality of data and integrity of information on the case management system (CMS) a recent inspection by HMCPSI found. CMS records information about magistrates and Crown Court cases. Maintaining high quality data […]
Published: 22 May 2017
CPS Yorkshire and Humberside partnership working has improved victim and witness care, inspectors find. CPS Yorkshire and Humberside is a well-managed Area which provides a good level of service although some aspects of casework need to improve, a recent inspection found. Inspectors looked at whether the CPS in Yorkshire and Humberside delivers the maximum benefit […]
Published: 21 February 2017
New report finds CPS Wessex are excellent at managing resources but are failing to communicate properly with victims of crime. A new report into CPS Wessex by Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has found that the Area is performing positively, particularly when it comes to managing resources. Inspectors found the Area to be […]
Published: 13 December 2016
Finds good for leadership, communicating with victims needs improvement. Inspectors from Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have rated the East Midlands CPS Area good for leadership, case preparation in the Crown Court and engagement, and poor for communications with victims. Inspectors praised the strong leadership by senior managers which is clearly evidenced by […]
Published: 29 November 2016
New report finds CPS Cymru-Wales performing positively but failing to communicate properly with victims of crime A new report into CPS Cymru-Wales Area by Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has found that the Area is generally performing positively, particularly when it comes to managing resources. Inspectors found that the Area was delivering value […]
Published: 17 August 2016
Inspection of CPS South West finds poor communication with victims Inspectors from Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate have rated the South West CPS Area good for governance and value for money, and fair for casework quality and service delivery for users in a routine area assurance inspection. The Area did exceptionally well in terms […]
Published: 30 June 2016