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Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)

A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.

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Definition

The body responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by police in England and Wales.

This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.

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Related terms

ACRO Criminal Records Office

The national police unit responsible for exchanging criminal conviction information.

Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)

An organization that previously provided guidance on police practices.

Border Force

A law enforcement command responsible for securing the UK border.

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)

A form of child sexual abuse occurring when an individual or group exploits the power imbalance to coerce, manipulate, or deceive a minor into sexual activity.

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS)

Scotland's prosecution service.

Electoral Commission

An independent body overseeing the integrity of the electoral process.

Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.