Who owns the CPS decision documentation, the CPS or the Police?

[Balood31]

Hi All

I wonder if someone can explain to me who owns the CPS charge decision making documentation. Does it belong to them or the police. That is if the police send a file to the CPS for a review and the CPS make a charge decision then send it to the police, do the CPS own the copy of the documentation sent to the police or does it become the property of the police. I was thinking that, as the police have requested the decision from the CPS then the decision belongs to the police, just like a private client asking a solicitor for advice.

I asked the CPS this 6 months ago, they acknowledge my request but failed to answer.

Thanks

[islandgirl]

One would wonder why you need to know? Are you trying to recover some documents?

[Balood31]

Yes I am seeking a Third Party Disclosure Order from the police and if they own the CPS decision documents sent to them, then I shall specifically ask for that to be included. Otherwise I shall have to try to get a disclosure order against the CPS which means more work and costs.

[atticus]

Isn't the question whether the documents are in their possession custody or power, and not of ownership?

[Balood31]

Isn't the question whether the documents are in their possession custody or power, and not of ownership?

Ha that is an "I owe you a beer answer." Thanks for such a intelligent point.