PPS statement following sentencing of three women for offences connected to the death of Katie Simpson
PPS Senior Public Prosecutor Bronach McAuley, who had conduct of the case, said:
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PPS publishes quarterly Statistical Bulletin
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) today published its Quarterly Statistical Bulletin, which presents key statistics on the activity of the PPS, including caseloads and pr
Pilot file submission arrangements between PPS and PSNI
On Wednesday 29th November 2023, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) began a pilot project which sees police no longer required
PPS statement following sentencing of company and an individual for health and safety offences
A company, Global Events and Attractions Ltd, and a 73-year-old man were sentenced today at Belfast Crown Court following an incident in which a funfair ride malfunctioned, injuring several pe
PPS confirms sentence imposed on Oliver MacCormack will be referred to the Court of Appeal
The Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Herron is to refer the sentence imposed on Oliver MacCormack (71) last month for sexually exploiting and trafficking vulnerable young
Independent Assessor of Complaints commends PPS approach to complaint handling
The Independent Assessor of Complaints (IAC), Sarah Havlin, has published her Annual Report for 2024/25 and has praised PPS for its commitment to openness, learning, and continuous improvement.
Prosecution decisions issue in respect of National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) property deal
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has taken a decision to prosecute two individuals in respect of the National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation into the sale of NAMA’s Northern Ireland property
PPS upholds decision not to prosecute 15 soldiers in connection with Bloody Sunday
An internal review of the Public Prosecution Service’s (PPS) decisions not to prosecute 15 soldiers reported in connection with the events of Bloody Sunday has resulted in those decisions being uph
PPS issues decision to prosecute two police officers for a range of offences
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has taken a decision to prosecute two police officers for a range of offences following consideration of the evidence submitted in an investigation file by the
PPS issues decision in relation to unnotified procession
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has taken decisions not to prosecute seven individuals reported in connection with an unnotified procession in Londonderry.
PPS Independent Assessor of Complaints publishes annual report
The Independent Assessor of Complaints (IAC) for the Public Prosecution Service, Sarah Havlin, has published her
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PPS confirms no prosecution of 13 suspects named by Assisting Offender
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Barra McGrory QC has today (Wednesday, 11th October, 2017) confirmed that a decision has been taken not to prosecute 13 suspects named by Assisting Offende
Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland statement re Post Office Horizon convictions
PPS publishes latest statistical bulletin on cases involving sexual offences, including rape
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) today published its Statistical Bulletin: Cases Involving Sexual Offences 2019/20 which presents key statistics in relation to the prose
Man sentenced for human trafficking offences involving vulnerable women
A man who sexually exploited vulnerable young women for financial gain was sentenced to seven years imprisonment, which will be divided equally between prison and licence, at Belfast Crown Co
Public Prosecution Service Leads Stormont Discussion on Domestic and Sexual Abuse
Senior figures from across the criminal justice system gathered at Parliament Buildings, Stormont on Monday 2 February 2026 for a Public Prosecution Service-led event focused on tackling domestic a
PPS announces decisions on referring sentences of assisting offenders
The Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPS) today announced that it will be referring Neill Hyde back to the court which sentenced him for his involvement in the murder of Martin O’Ha
IAC report praises PPS complaints system
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Stephen Herron has welcomed the publication of a report into the organisation’s complaints system which concluded it wa
Statement by the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland in relation to decisions as to prosecution arising out of the Stevens III Investigation
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