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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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Alex and André said someone from the Crown Prosecution Service had leaked a letter to them which revealed a series of failings, meaning opportunities were missed to stop Napper earlier.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

However, the Crown Prosecution Service decided to discontinue the proceedings.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

There was no police investigation and David Malone, deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service in London, said the inquest into her death had lasted just half a day.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Richard Murrison, from the Crown Prosecution Service, said Kol had been "catastrophically failed by the very people who should have cared for him most".

From BBC • May 11, 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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