The Crown Prosecution Service

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

[The Crown Prosecution Service] provides independent, fair and effective public prosecutions across England and Wales. The CPS decides which cases should be prosecuted, determines charges in more serious or complex cases, prepares cases and presents them at court, and provides information, assistance and support to victims and prosecution witnesses. It operates independently of the police and government and works to bring offenders to justice where possible.

Target Customer

{"Police forces and other criminal justice partners (as CPS works closely with local police forces and other criminal justice partners)","Victims and prosecution witnesses (support is described, including special measures and Easy Read guides)","Legal professionals and prosecutors (regionally organized with Chief Crown Prosecutors and CPS Areas)","Public sector/government stakeholders (as a principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales)"}

Key Differentiator

{"Independence from police and government in decision-making","National reach via 14 CPS Areas headed by Chief Crown Prosecutors","Focus on victims and witnesses support (special measures, Easy Read guides)","Strategic framework (CPS 2030) to reduce delays and increase trust"}

Implementation Timeline

Strategic goals span over the next five years as outlined in CPS 2030 (five-year organisational strategy).

Pain Points

1Delays in the criminal justice system and the need to reduce delays while increasing trust
2Complexity for victims and witnesses in navigating the justice process (need for clear guidance and support mechanisms)
3Ensuring prosecutions are fair and appropriate through independent charging decisions and adherence to the Code for Crown Prosecutors

Key Features

1Prosecutes criminal cases investigated by the police and other investigative bodies in England and Wales
2Independent decision-making with charges determined in serious/complex cases and early police advisory input
314 regional CPS Areas, each led by a Chief Crown Prosecutor, coordinating with local police and partners
4Support for victims and prosecution witnesses, including information and accessibility initiatives (Easy Read guides, special measures)
5Public-facing information and locality focus via 'Your local CPS' area selection

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Chief Crown Prosecutor
2Senior Accessibility Specialist
3Victim Liaison Officer
4Change Manager
5Senior Crown Prosecutor (CPS Direct - Home Based - Out Of Hours)

Client Results

1Independent, fair prosecutions aimed at bringing offenders to justice
2Reduced delays in the criminal justice system (as targeted by CPS 2030)
3Enhanced support and engagement for victims and witnesses through dedicated resources and guides

Competitive Advantages

1Independent decision-making free from police/government influence
2National reach with regional CPS Areas and local collaboration with police
3Dedicated victim/witness support infrastructure (special measures, Easy Read guides)
4Clear framework for prosecution decisions and charging (Code for Crown Prosecutors)
5Public-facing, accessible information and area-specific presence

Key Benefits

1Independent prosecution decisions and charges

2Local CPS presence across multiple regions

3Strong victim/witness support and accessible information

4Strategic focus on reducing delays and increasing public trust

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Independent public prosecuting authority that prosecutes criminal cases in England and Wales, deciding charges, preparing and presenting cases, and supporting victims and prosecution witnesses, with local presence across 14 CPS Areas and a strategic focus on reducing delays and increasing trust.

Target Market

Police forces, criminal justice partners, victims and witnesses, and the public sector in England and Wales.

Unique Value Proposition

Independent, fair, and effective public prosecutions delivered through a nationwide, regionally organized framework with strong support for victims/witnesses and a clear strategy to reduce delays and build public trust.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the provided content.

Pricing Model

Not disclosed; as a government agency, CPS services are funded by the government and not sold via a pricing model.

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