Dishonesty 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 It may omit detail or fall out of date.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 guidance covers prosecution policies and procedures for various offences related to dishonesty, particularly focusing on fraud, money laundering, and theft. It includes links to specific legal frameworks and resources for each type of offence. This framework aims to aid prosecutors in charging decisions and guiding the prosecution process effectively.
Key points
- Provides guidance on prosecution for dishonesty offences.
- Includes links to specific legislation.
- Aims to support consistent charging decisions.
- Focuses on the application of law in economic crime cases.
- Outlines the role of prosecutors in dishonesty cases.
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.