Director of Public Prosecutions Max Hill QC said: “This investment of an additional £85 million for the CPS comes at a crucial time for criminal justice. Our work is changing, and this new funding will provide the increased capacity to enable us to respond effectively to challenging trends we currently face, from the surge in violent crime, to the explosion of digital evidence. 

https://www.cps.gov.uk/cps/news/cps-response-additional-ps85m-funding