Prosecution guidance

Public guidance for prosecutors and criminal justice professionals.

• Prosecution decision frameworkEvidence, public interest, independence and recording.
• Charging and case referralCase submission, jurisdiction and charging decisions.
• Evidence and disclosureEvidence integrity, disclosure, confidentiality and platform evidence.
• Victims and witnessesParticipation, communication, safeguarding and support.
• Public-interest considerationsApplying the public interest independently and consistently.
• Concurrent and cross-jurisdiction casesCases affecting Havenstead, England or more than one competent authority.
• Serious fraud referralsWhen a matter may require the Serious Fraud Office.