<h1>CPS </h1> Prosecutions are normally carried out by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on behalf of the Crown (the Queen). The CPS decides whether or not to prosecute cases the police have investigated and, if so, what charges to bring against the defendant. <div style="padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:0px; padding-right:0px;">  <a href="javascript:backButton()" class="orangelink">Back</a> </div>