UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)?
ATo provide free and fully funded legal representation to all members of the public
BTo represent and defend people accused of crimes in a court of law
CTo prosecute criminal cases in England and Wales after police investigation ✓
DTo manage, run and fund the national prison service for convicted offenders
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is To prosecute criminal cases in England and Wales after police investigation.
The Crown Prosecution Service decides whether to bring criminal prosecutions in England and Wales, based on the evidence gathered by the police. It acts on behalf of the Crown (the state) in criminal cases.
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