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Use this guide to understand and access standard Manual of Guidance (MG) templates. These forms are used across the criminal justice system in England and Wales to prepare, structure, and submit prosecution files.
The standardisation of criminal casefiles is governed by the National File Standard (NFS), which is incorporated into the Director's Guidance on Charging (Sixth Edition).
Historically, the framework was set out in the national Manual of Guidance. To ensure consistency across different agencies, investigators use numbered forms with the prefix 'MG' to compile evidence, outline case facts, and share data securely with prosecutors.
The criminal justice system is progressively moving toward integrated software systems and the Digital Case File (DCF).
Under the DCF framework, many traditional paper and standalone word-processing templates are being retired. They are increasingly replaced by direct, dynamic data fields completed within secure, local police platforms. Standalone templates, however, remain a critical reference for training, auditing, and file compilation by independent investigators, regulators, and non-police prosecuting agencies.
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MG02 – Special Measures Assessment records whether a witness may need help to give their best evidence in court. Police provide it to the CPS to support consideration of a special measures application. The court - not MG02 - decides whether to grant any measure.
Provides the CPS and witness service with witness details, statement information and whether witnesses are victims, vulnerable or intimidated.
Records dates and reasons when prosecution witnesses are unavailable, helping prosecutors and courts list hearings effectively.
Records a witness written evidence under the Criminal Justice Act 1967 and Criminal Procedure Rules, including witness care, availability and special measures information.
Handwritten version of the MG11 witness statement form, used where a lined manuscript statement is required.
Continuation sheet for handwritten MG11 M witness statements where more space is needed.
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