Crown Prosecution Service (UK)

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is the organization in England and Wales responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the government. Its role is to review evidence collected by police, decide whether there is enough to charge someone with a crime, and then present the case in court. The CPS aims to ensure that justice is served fairly and efficiently, acting independently from the police and the courts to make impartial decisions about prosecution. It covers a wide range of offenses, from as minor as theft to serious crimes like assault or murder.