Prosecutorial Services
Quiet week; no major new disclosure or charging-decision controversy.
Provisional indicator only · Does not change the formal rating
Current standing
The Crown Prosecution Service and related prosecutorial functions operate under caseload and disclosure pressures. Public confidence has been affected by high-profile failures and backlogs in the wider criminal justice system.
25-year trajectory
- •Disclosure failures and charging delays have been recurring issues.
- •Caseload and resource pressures interact with court backlogs.
- •Independence norms remain formally strong.
Visual comparison
Prosecutorial Services vs international peers
2000 baseline (left) vs 2026 formal (right) · Higher bar = stronger rating
Five pillars (formal assessment)
Public Trust & Respect
DeterioratingHigh-profile failures have damaged confidence.
Performance & Effectiveness
DeterioratingBacklogs and disclosure quality remain concerns.
Financial / Operational Sustainability
DeterioratingResource constraints relative to caseload.
International Standing
StableCPS model still referenced, but domestic pressures are visible.
Shock Absorption & Adaptive Capacity
StableHas absorbed successive reform programmes; capacity remains constrained.
International peers
Formal ratings only · 2000 baseline → 2026 current · No weekly signals
| Institution | Country | 2000 | 2026 | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German public prosecutors (Staatsanwaltschaft) | Germany | A+ | A | Stable |
| Parquet / ministère public | France | A | A– | Stable |
| Public Prosecution Service of Canada | Canada | A | A– | Stable |
| Australian state DPPs + CDPP | Australia | A | A– | Stable |
| Openbaar Ministerie | Netherlands | A+ | A | Stable |
| Åklagarmyndigheten | Sweden | A+ | A | Stable |