Background

The Criminal Justice Review (2000) was the key factor that shaped the design of the new Service. The Terms of Reference included a review of ".......the arrangements for the organisation and supervision of the prosecution process and for safeguarding its independence". Of the 249 recommendations made by the Criminal Justice Review, the largest group (some 49 in total) related to the prosecution of offences.

The Criminal Justice Review specified the services the PPS should provide and is the key strategic driver for the new PPS.