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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Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK
Dave Evans
Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK
Dave is a former senior police officer with the City of London Police, bringing extensive experience as a Detective and senior leader across frontline operations and multi-agency partnerships at regional and national levels.
He has led and supported responses to major national incidents, including mass casualty events, counter-terrorism operations and large-scale public disorder, working closely with partners across the criminal justice sector.
Alongside his public service, Dave has also held leadership roles in the private sector, managing projects focused on intellectual property and licensing. His combined experience across both sectors gives him a deep understanding of how collaboration between service providers and end users can strengthen resilience and trust.
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.
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Fran Richiusa
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Fran is the Junior Programme Manager for the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme.
In this role she supports project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and policy development across portfolios including law enforcement, justice, and the fire sector.
Fran joined techUK in May 2025 as a Programme Team Assistant for the Public Sector Markets Programmes before progressing to her current role.
Prior to joining techUK, she gained experience working across local government and VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) charities, where she developed a deep understanding of public service and advocacy.
