Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 30 June 202614:00

Justice Committee: Work of the Crown Prosecution Service

Committee hears from witnesses

The Justice Committee will examine the Crown Prosecution Service's operational performance and priorities. The CPS is the body responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in England and Wales, and this inquiry will scrutinise how well it is meeting its duty to deliver justice fairly and efficiently.

The CPS handles hundreds of thousands of criminal prosecutions annually. Committee scrutiny of its work directly affects the speed and fairness of the criminal justice system, which impacts crime victims, defendants, courts, and public confidence in law enforcement. With backlogs and resourcing challenges persistent across the justice system, this inquiry will examine whether the CPS has the capacity and strategy to clear cases and deliver timely justice.

Crime & Policing

Committee mentioned:Justice Committee