Title and Reference – PCC/D/009
Subject: Signing of the CPS Data Sharing Agreement to assess performance in relation to Criminal Justice System, providing a basis for performance conversations as part of the Local Criminal Justice Boards (LCJB) structure
Report of: Police and Crime Commissioner
Date: 20/08/2024

Summary:

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Tizard signed the Data Sharing Agreement with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

Access to the data from the CPS will assist the PCC of the data in achieving the following key objectives:

• To allow Police Force Areas (PFAs) to assess their performance in relation to Criminal Justice System, providing a basis for performance conversations as part of the Local Criminal Justice Boards (LCJB) structure.
• Support local criminal justice partners in their statutory duty to co-operate in the delivery of an efficient criminal justice system.
• Provide a national and local overview of Criminal Justice performance.
• Allow PFAs to compare performance and identify good practice and areas for improvement.
• Assist the PCC in fulfilling his holding to account role with the Chief Constable.

The CPS will be making data available to The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) via data sets sent by email. The APCC will then deliver to the pre-confirmed official business addresses at the Police and Crime Commissioners Office. The data will be shared with the Bedfordshire Criminal Justice Board.