The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the UK is undertaking a recruitment drive to hire more trainee lawyers, aiming to compete with 'Big Law' and manage its growing caseload and backlogs in criminal courts.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) was found to have cited 'non-existent' cases after a lawyer used AI in an extradition challenge, leading a judge to dismiss the appeals of two individuals challenging their extradition to Romania.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is currently considering charges against an unnamed Member of Parliament following a rape arrest. The MP, Dan Norris, has stated he 'vigorously' denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.
The head of the Crown Prosecution Service acknowledged the embarrassment caused by the collapse of a case against rapper Mo Chara, who was accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag at a concert.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has launched an action plan to help young people recognize if they have been victims of stalking and to educate potential perpetrators. The initiative aims to increase understanding of stalking behaviors.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is offering investigative advice to police regarding ongoing inquiries into the links between Lord Mandelson, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has vowed "not to be silent" after judges at the UK High Court decided he would not face a terror trial as they rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against…
An expert witness in the Lucy Letby trial did not disclose a hospital investigation into his medical work to Cheshire police and the Crown Prosecution Service before giving evidence.
Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US, with the Crown Prosecution Service requesting their extradition to the UK on a total of 59 new charges, including rape, which their lawyer denies.
A woman in southern England is suing the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), arguing that the prosecution of her stepfather for abuse was so poorly executed that it violated her human rights.
The Crown Prosecution Service is considering charges against MP Dan Norris after his arrest on allegations including rape and sexual assault, which he vigorously denies.
Police have sent files to the Crown Prosecution Service recommending charges against 77 individuals in connection with the Grenfell Tower fire. Survivors express anger over the nine years it has taken to reach this point, demanding justice for those responsible.
Cheryl Bartley, a pastor, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following the drowning of 61-year-old Robert Smith at a baptism ceremony in Birmingham in 2023. The charges were brought by the Crown Prosecution Service.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is providing investigative advice to police regarding inquiries into Prince Andrew and Lord Mandelson's connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will not face a new terror trial after judges at the High Court in London rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case.
Updated guidance from Crown Prosecution Service covers forms of spiritual and immigration abuse for first time
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has published new guidance for its lawyers to help tackle “honour”-based abuse, with spiritual and immigration abuse included for the first time.
The guidance was updated to reflect growing concerns around evolving forms of abuse and to tackle what the CPS described as “emerging harmful practices”.
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A watchdog has expressed 'exceptional frustration' after a teenage rape victim was sent a 'graphic' letter explaining that her attacker would not face charges, calling for changes at the Crown Prosecution Service.
A top judge criticized the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for 'fundamental errors' in a Fordingbridge press release, which sparked misinformation about the case, potentially leading to further action against the CPS.
Yvette Cooper reportedly proceeded with publishing an article concerning Palestine Action, despite warnings from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) that it could risk prejudicing a criminal trial involving activists from the group.
Prosecutors in England and Wales are currently reviewing thirteen suspected cases of assisted dying, according to the latest data. Since April 2009, a total of 209 such cases have been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service by police.
Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has vowed "not to be silent" after judges at the UK High Court decided he would not face a terror trial as they rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against…
A decision is pending in the Crown Prosecution Service's appeal against the UK High Court's decision to dismiss a terror charge against Kneecap's Mo Chara on technical grounds.
It comes as police held discussions with the Crown Prosecution Service over allegations that Andrew shared confidential reports from his role as the UK’s trade envoy with the late paedophile