Disclosure related prosecution guidance
Plain-English digest of CPS prosecution guidance.
AI-generated summary — not verbatim. This is a plain-English digest, not the official CPS text. It may omit detail or fall out of date. Do not rely on it for a charging decision — read the full guidance on cps.gov.uk and check the current legislation.
This page provides links to various pieces of prosecution guidance related to disclosure, including reasonable lines of inquiry, communications evidence, streamlined summary disclosure, and standards for disclosing previous convictions of prosecution witnesses. Each linked document addresses specific aspects of disclosure law and practice to assist with legal proceedings.
Key points
- Guidance on reasonable lines of enquiry is provided.
- Specific guidelines on communications evidence are available.
- A streamlined summary disclosure process is outlined.
- The Disclosure Manual contains comprehensive instructions.
- Standards for disclosing previous convictions are specified.
This is a factual digest of guidance published by the Crown Prosecution Service. Digested 2026-07-15. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the CPS.