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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Holly Morton, from the Crown Prosecution Service, thanked the victim for her bravery in reporting what happened to her.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Hall says existing laws are adequate and the challenge is for the police and Crown Prosecution Service to enforce them.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Freemantle was not charged as the Crown Prosecution Service said she had suffered an undiagnosed epileptic seizure - but the girls' families always maintained the investigation was flawed.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"Early advice was sought from the Crown Prosecution Service, but detectives determined that there was insufficient evidence to bring forward criminal charges."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Janine McKinney, from the Crown Prosecution Service, said prosecutors had worked with Derbyshire police and had established "sufficient evidence" to bring the case to court.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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