Year: 2026

Today, HMCPSI published its landscape review of the CPS's recent activity related to 'honour'-based abuse.

Today, 27 August 2026, HMCPSI published the findings of its inspection by invitation of the Military Court Service.

Today, HMCPSI published its report on the Quality of Victim Communication and Liaison scheme letters.

Today, HMCPSI published an inspection report, conducted by invitation, of the structures and assurance systems used by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) to support casework decision-making

HMCPSI has published a report on how the CPS manages and assures cases where defendants are in custody.

Today HMCPSI has published a report following an inspection of the SFO’s use of counsel at the pre-charge stage. Our inspection found that SFO has effective systems and processes in place but recommends adopting more rigorous oversight.

Today we publish our knife crime inspection looking at the CPS’s handling of knife crime offences. We found that the CPS handles the majority of cases well, most are simple possession offences.

This inspection will examine the Serious Fraud Office’s progress in implementing key recommendations from HMCPSI’s 2024 disclosure inspection. This inspection will provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of the Serious Fraud Office’s current disclosure arrangements.

HMCPSI will conduct an inspection of how the CPS Serious Economic, Organised Crime and International Division (SEOCID) has developed since its creation in 2022.