Crown Prosecution Service

The complainant requested information from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) about its decision to bring charges in the case of a named individual. In the circumstances, the CPS disclosed some information, relying on sections 30 (investigations and proceedings) and 42 (legal professional privilege) to withhold the remainder. The Commissioner’s decision is that the CPS correctly applied the exemption in section 42. He requires no steps to be taken.