CPS

Key Duties Advising police on cases for possible prosecution Determine the charge in all but minor cases Preparing cases for court The presentation of cases at court Appointing private solicitors to present cases at court The code for crown prosecution. Public interest test and Evidence test Evidence test- can evidence be used and be reliable

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Public interest what factors are there for prosecution - what factors are there against the prosecution the third test is the Threshold test an extension of the 2 test .. even if there isnt enough evidence the seriousness of the crime would make them prosecute the person.(only in cases where it would not be appropriate to release a suspect on bail because the suspect represents serious bail risk and there is reasonable suspicion that the offender has committed an offence and it is in the public interest to charge the suspect.) The defense has the right to challenge a case for lack of evidence or unjustified refusal of bail and therefore the suspect would winthis is a limitation to the Threshold test Criticism There needed to be a move away from minor cases in the magistrate court in order to concentrate on more serious crimes in the crown court. Also it was felt that the cps didnt get involved enough in presenting its own cases in the courts. The organization, structure and the management style needed to change Criticisms were made over lack of adequate electronic case management system and the absence of a suitable chief administrator Organization Operates under a structure of 42 geographical locations in England or wales corresponding with the police force. Each area is headed by a Chief Crown Prosecutor (CCP) And each area also has an Area Business Manager who has the responsibility for the administration of the area

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