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The CPS works closely with the relevant investigatory agencies to secure evidence, which may include victim statements, if the victims ar

The Law Officers referred a sentence imposed on an offender to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme on 136 occasi

Online child sexual exploitation may involve the commission of different criminal offences: it is not reflected in a single offence or se

There were no CPS staff placed on furlough during the period April – Oct 2020.

The unduly lenient sentence scheme allows for sentences passed for the most serious criminal offences to be reviewed by the Court of Appe

We, and the CPS, are working tirelessly with criminal justice partners to improve the handling of these sensitive cases.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) maintains a central record of the number of offences in which a prosecution commenced, including offe

The unduly lenient sentence scheme was extended to incorporate further serious offences, in November of last year.

We and the Crown Prosecution Service are working tirelessly with criminal justice partners to improve the handling of these sensitive cas

I am very grateful for the hon. Member’s question because it highlights what we know and accept around the House is an important issue.