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Crown Prosecution Service

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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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The U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service said it authorized 42 charges against Andrew Tate, who is 39 years old.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

Kelly Newman, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said after the sentencing: "Those who seek to help murderers evade justice should be in no doubt that they too will be held accountable for their actions."

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 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

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

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

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

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

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