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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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Deanna Heer KC, for the Crown Prosecution Service, said that the criminal damage at the Elbit factory had a "terrorism connection".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Speaking after the sentencing, Lisa Rose, specialist prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service special crime division, said Lloyd was not qualified to take inexperienced paddleboarders out in such conditions.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

The case was adjourned until 29 May to give time to the Crown Prosecution Service to decide whether it wanted to seek a third trial.

From BBC • May 20, 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

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