AC3.1 CPS

Question 1

what are the aims and objectives of cps

Answer 1

-prosecuting criminal cases-effectively, fairly, independently in eng and wales

-upholding public interest-represent the publics interests by ensuring that cases are brought to court fairly and the guilty are prosecuted

ensuring justice-secure convictions where there is sufficient evidence while ensuring fairness, transparency and adherence to legal standards

Question 2

what’s the funding for the cps?

Answer 2

government allocation- allocated for the operation and staffing of the cps, eg salaries

additional resources-may have additional resources for specific cases, budget allowances and grants e.g. SR21 provides over $80 million cash increase in resource funding fro the cps by 2024-5

Question 3

philosophy of the cps

Answer 3

fundamental role is to serve and protect ther public- independence/fairness
-honesty and openness
-treating everyone with respect
-equality and inclusion
-behaving professionally

public interest-assessing impact on victims ,witnesses and commmunity

collaboration and communication- collaborates with police and other investigative agencies, while also communicating transparently with victims and witnesses throughout the legal process

Question 4

working practices of the cps

Answer 4

types of cases-from minor offences tto serious crimes eg theft, assault, drug related crimes and more serious like murder

types of offenders-individuals accused of committing criminal offences, ensuring evidence supports chargers

agency’s reach- national body that operates in eng and wales with 1r4 regional teams helping prosecuting cases locally. each team lead by a chief crown prosecutor and works very closely with local police, home office attorney ect also have a phone line to call cps directly to help with decisions 24/7 365 days. year