HMCPSI has a statutory duty to inspect the operation of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).
The purpose of inspection is to drive improvements and build public confidence in the prosecution process. Our inspections do this by providing independently assessed evidence, which:
- Allows others to hold the CPS and SFO to account
- Informs debate about how they perform
While we may make recommendations in our reports, we are not a regulator, and do not have any power to enforce compliance.
Latest reports
Today, HMCPSI has published a report which found that the CPS has made progress in how they manage domestic abuse cases, but improvements are still required to ensure victims receive a better service
Published on March 6, 2025
Read full reportToday we publish our report on our inspection of the CPS’s IQA system.
Published on February 27, 2025
Read full reportWe have published a follow-up inspection to @CPSUK’s approach to dealing with county lines cases & using the National Referral Mechanism. CPS are committed to these cases and while they have updated guidance, further improvements required to ensure all CPS Areas are consistent.
Published on February 13, 2025
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About us
Our vision
A fair, effective and trusted prosecution process
Who we inspect
- We have a statutory duty to inspect the work of the Crown Prosecution Service and Serious Fraud Office.
- By special arrangement, we also share our expertise with other prosecutions services in the UK and overseas.
- We are independent of the organisations we inspect, and our methods of gathering evidence and reporting are open and transparent.