The Crown Prosecution Service

Independent prosecution decisions, prosecution guidance and support for victims and witnesses in the United Hampshire State.

Prosecution decisions are independent.

The Attorney General superintends the prosecution system but does not direct the outcome of individual cases.

Victims and witnesses

What happens when a case is referred for prosecution and the support available through the prosecution process.

Public guidance on charging, evidence, the public interest, disclosure, witnesses and case handling.

Publication-cleared prosecution decisions, case outcomes and formal notices.

How to raise a service or legal complaint about the Crown Prosecution Service.

Reports, statistics, consultations, policies and other public information.

Our role, independence, accountability, leadership and relationship with the Attorney General.