Delivering an efficient and effective justice system: Crown Prosecution Service Roundtable
11am – 12.30pm4 November 2024
techUK, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A4AD
This roundtable will be the first in a two-part series of sessions. Those that attend this roundtable will be invited to complete a form following the session. Completed forms will be sent directly to CPS who, from these responses, will invite selected suppliers to take part in an 'Innovation Den'/ showcase scheduled for 5 December 2024.
Reducing delays across the justice system is part of the government safer streets mission. How CPS are able to effectively allocate cases, assign resources to court, and track the effort involved in prosecuting a case are all key capabilities to enable CPS to be efficient and effective and have the right data to optimise this.
High quality casework is at the core of CPS’ objectives and advocacy in the court room a key moment in a case. This role is often fulfilled by external counsel with over thousands of advocates currently registered. Being able to work effectively to engage them, check they meet CPS criteria, and share briefs with them is critical.
Join us for this interactive roundtable discussion with representatives from across the CPS including:
Matthew Cain, Chief Digital Information Officer
Gemma Hyde, Deputy Director of Digital Delivery
Anthony Hull, Head of Product Management.
Please note, we are restricting in person attendance to one representative per company.
You will be presented a set of challenge statements with an opportunity to provide guidance and feedback directly. Areas include:
Optimising how CPS allocate cases, assign resources to court, and track the effort involved in prosecuting a case. The process is largely manual currently.
The role of digital, data and technology in CPS’ delivery of fair and effective prosecutions. Areas include, identifying bias in cases and optimising areas such as disclosure and redaction.
Where, for example, there are shared challenges with law firms or similar industries, CPS welcome insights from techUK members into tools that may be transferable to CPS with this mindset.
Over arching capabilities for a wider discussion include:
Case tracking and updates
Streamlined workflows and automation to reduce manual tasks
Intuitive design that supports ease of use
Ability to measure performance and use
Integration with existing tools and systems
Protection of sensitive data, including role-based access
More information and an agenda will be provided shortly.
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Georgie joined techUK as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager in March 2020, then becoming Head of Programme in January 2022.
Georgie leads techUK's engagement and activity across our blue light and criminal justice services, engaging with industry and stakeholders to unlock innovation, problem solve, future gaze and highlight the vital role technology plays in the delivery of critical public safety and justice services. The JES programme represents suppliers by creating a voice for those who are selling or looking to break into and navigate the blue light and criminal justice markets.
Prior to joining techUK, Georgie spent 4 and a half years managing a Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) in Westminster. She worked closely with the Metropolitan Police and London borough councils to prevent and reduce the impact of crime on the business community. Her work ranged from the impact of low-level street crime and anti-social behaviour on the borough, to critical incidents and violent crime.
Cinzia joined techUK in August 2023 as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager.
The JES programme represents suppliers, championing their interests in the blue light and criminal justice markets, whether they are established entities or newcomers seeking to establish their presence.
Prior to joining techUK, Cinzia worked in the third and public sectors, managing projects related to international trade and social inclusion.
Ella joined techUK in November 2023 as a Markets Team Assistant, supporting the Justice and Emergency Services, Central Government and Financial Services Programmes.
Before joining the team, she was working at the Magistrates' Courts in legal administration and graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2022. Ella attained an undergraduate degree in History and Politics, and a master's degree in International Relations and Security Studies, with a particular interest in studying asylum rights and gendered violence.
In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym, watching true crime documentaries, travelling, and making her best attempts to become a better cook.