CPS

Question 1

aims and objectives

Answer 1

prepare cases and present them at court, provide
info and support to victims/prosecution witnesses.

Question 2

funding

Answer 2

Funding comes from Parliament. CPS also gains funding through recovering criminal
assets.

Question 3

working practices

Answer 3

CPS decide which cases should be prosecuted, determine the charge in serious &
complex cases and advise the police.

Question 4

CPS Direct

Answer 4

CPS consists of 13 geographical areas across England & Wales. CPS Direct is available
24/7 with charging advice.

Question 5

full code test

Answer 5

A code of practice is used to help decide if a prosecution should take place. Evidential
and public interest test must be satisfied for a prosecution to take place.

Question 6

evidential test

Answer 6

asks ‘is there enough evidence against the defendant?’. CPS decide if its reliable and credible to provide to the court as a ‘realistic prospect of conviction’

Question 7

public interest test

Answer 7

asks ‘is it in the public interest for the CPS to bring the case to court?’. prosecution will take place if its in favour of the public interest.