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<p>Each CPS Area has a lead prosecutor for cases involving children, who is equipped
to deal with complex casework and provide support to other prosecutors.</p><p>In May
2023, the CPS published the single biggest update to their legal guidance on Children
as Suspects and Defendants, which can be found here: <a href="https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/children-suspects-and-defendants"
target="_blank">Children as suspects and defendants | The Crown Prosecution Service
(cps.gov.uk)</a>. This guidance sets out the approach prosecutors should take when
applying the <a href="https://www.cps.gov.uk/publication/code-crown-prosecutors" target="_blank">Code
for Crown Prosecutors</a> when deciding whether to prosecute children. This update
incorporates all recent policy, terminology, and legislative updates, and is intended
to reflect a ‘Child First’ justice principle.</p>
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