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This bulletin presents key statistics on the activity of the PPS, including caseloads and prosecutorial decisions. It also includes data on the outcomes of prosecutions at court. The report provides information for the first six months of the 2016/17 financial year (i.e. 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016) and includes comparisons for the equivalent period in 2015/16. Where appropriate detailed notes have been provided, which give an explanation of the relevant PPS processes and procedures.