Crown Prosecution Service

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
CPS
Pronunciation
/kraʊn ˌprɑsəˈkjuʃən ˈsərvɪs/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
Police

Examples in Context

  1. In England and Wales, once the police have charged a person with a criminal offence, the crown Prosecution Service assumes control of the case reviews the evidence to decide whether to prosecute.
  2. A mealy-mouthed statement said the Crown Prosecution Service(CPS) had asked for more information about the case and that the Met itself had taken more legal advice.
  3. The form was pinned up at a West Midlands Police station last week for the amusement of colleagues, who are often at odds with the Crown Prosecution Service(CPS) ( CPS ) over the handling of cases.

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