Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer

Background

Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) lawyers review evidence from police investigations and decide whether to prosecute criminal cases in court. They prepare cases, advise police on evidence, and represent the prosecution in court proceedings. Their work involves reading case files, interviewing witnesses, and presenting arguments to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

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Next Step Roles

Senior Crown Prosecutor→Head of CPS Unit→Judge→Legal Director

Publications

Criminal Law & Justice WeeklyThe Law Society Gazette

Books

The Criminal Justice SystemHow the Law WorksInside the Crown Prosecution Service

Movies

BodyguardLine of Duty

Key Figures

Keir StarmerSue HemmingMax HillNazir Afzal

Classification

SIC Code8111, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference345.42, 344.41For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

ProsecutorCrown CounselPublic Prosecutor

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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