CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE IN LONDON

That this House is deeply concerned at the Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate's (CPSI) recent report which rated the Hackney Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) unit as poor; notes that the CPSI report mentions the poor quality of decision making, lack of responsibility regarding the budget and heavy reliance on private agents; further notes the low conviction rate of Hackney CPS unit in relation to London and the national average; is further concerned that an area with such high public concern about crime should receive such a damning report; and believes that it is vital that the CPS rises to the challenge of raising standards in CPS units not just in Hackney but also in London and across the country.