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Crown Prosecution Service

British

noun

CPS. (in England and Wales) an independent prosecuting body, established in 1986, that decides whether cases brought by the police should go to the courts: headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions Compare procurator fiscal

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Craig Jones, prosecuting, said the Crown Prosecution Service would look to recover their proceeds of crime.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The Crown Prosecution Service said it would not be ordering a further hearing for Muhammad Amaad, 26, and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, after two previous juries failed to reach verdicts at Liverpool Crown Court.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The Afghan national abandoned a dinghy carrying passengers he was driving across the English Channel when a rescue ship arrived in January, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In October, the Metropolitan Police dropped its investigation after the Crown Prosecution Service decided no further action should be taken.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

After she was released, the case against her was dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

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