The vast majority (around 75 per cent) of criminal cases are, nonetheless, dealt with entirely in magistrates´ courts. The remaining cases are passed to the Crown Prosecution Service (to decide on the sentence)

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The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) does not decide on sentences; it decides whether to prosecute a case. Sentencing is the responsibility of the courts.

The Vast Majority (Around 75 Per Cent) of Criminal Cases