Proceeds of crime is the term given to money or assets gained by criminals during the course of their criminal activity. The authorities, including the CPS, have powers to seek to confiscate these ...

The Youth Court is a type of magistrates' court which deals with young people. Cases in the Youth Court are either dealt with by three magistrates or a single district judge, sitting alone.

In hate crime cases this includes gathering evidence that the victim has been targeted because of their race, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or transgender identity or because of what ...

In 2009 the Court of Appeal requested the Director of Public Prosecutions to consider giving guidance to prosecutors who are deciding whether to exercise their discretion to instigate confiscation ...

Youth crime involves offences committed by people under 18. This can include violent offences, theft, assault, criminal damage, drug offences and anti-social behaviour. Young offenders are dealt with ...

The Crown Prosecution Service has high standards for prosecutors when speaking to victims. The information collated below helps how best to engage with victims of crime. Analytical cookies help us to ...

The Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 introduces a new offence, as section 58A of the Terrorism Act 2000 of entering or remaining in an area outside the UK that has been designated in ...

If you’ve witnessed a crime and given a statement to the police the information on this page explains what support is available and what you can expect at each stage of the criminal justice process.

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) crimes are deeply harmful. They can have a devastating impact on victims and witnesses, families, communities, and society.

Criminal cases that the Crown Prosecution Service take to court are in the news every day. This section also covers many issues related to our work, including violence against women and girls, hate ...

Violent crime covers a variety of offences – ranging from common assault to murder. It also encompasses the use of weapons such as firearms, knives and corrosive substances like acid. Murder and ...

Gerald Cera, 28, was sentenced to six years in jail at St Albans Crown Court today following a successful prosecution by the Crown Prosecution Service. A jury previously found Cera guilty of ...