The Criminal Justice System

The Criminal Justice System involves a number of organisations including, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), in conjunction with the police, the courts, the Attorney General’s Office, the Home Office, the Ministry of Justice as well as many others.

These guides will take you through the steps of the criminal justice system. Depending on the crime and circumstances, you may experience a small part of the Criminal Justice System or you may experience a number of different agencies.

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Reporting a crime

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Steps after reporting a crime

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Going to court

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