Expert 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 It may omit detail or fall out of date.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 contains links to separate pieces of prosecution guidance related to expert involvement in court processes and case management. It includes resources on expert evidence, guidance on disclosure and unused material, finding expert witnesses, and information related to the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021. The guidance aims to assist legal professionals in effectively managing expert-related aspects of prosecution cases.
Key points
- Guidance on expert evidence is provided.
- Instructions on handling unused material in cases are included.
- Resources available for finding expert witnesses.
- Details on the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice are included.
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.