Your Meeting with The Crown Prosecution Service
Plain-English digest of CPS prosecution guidance.
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This guidance provides information for victims about their meeting with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) regarding the assistance they may receive in court, known as 'special measures'. It outlines the purpose of the meeting, who will be present, and emphasizes the importance of the victim's needs and wishes in this process. The guidance ensures that victims understand their rights and the proceedings related to special measures during the trial.
Key points
- Meeting is to discuss special measures for court assistance.
- Victims can express their needs and wishes during the meeting.
- CPS decides which special measures to request during trial.
- Meeting may include friends, supporters, and legal representatives.
- Discussion of personal evidence must occur separately with a police officer.
- A written record of the meeting will typically be shared with the other party's solicitor.
Public-interest factors
- Victim's right to express needs in legal proceedings.
- Importance of providing support to victims in court situations.
- Ensuring victims feel safe and heard during the trial process.
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.