The appointment follows Anthony Rogers' selection as the
government's preferred candidate in December 2024 and his
appearance before the Justice Select Committee for a
pre-appointment hearing on 28 January 2025. The committee
recommended Anthony Rogers' appointment.
Anthony Rogers has served as interim Chief Inspector since
February 2024 and he was selected following a fair and open
assessment process conducted in accordance with the Governance
Code on Public Appointments.
The Attorney General KC said:
I would like to congratulate Anthony on his appointment as the
next Chief Inspector of HMCPSI. Anthony brings extensive
experience to this important role, having delivered some of
HMCPSI's most significant inspections in recent years and served
expertly in the role in an interim capacity since last year.
His support and insight will be invaluable as we work to improve
the performance of the organisations HMCPSI inspects and rebuild
people's trust in the rule of law as part of this government's
Plan for Change.
Chief Inspector Anthony Rogers said:
I am extremely proud to be appointed as Chief Inspector of
HMCPSI. The work of the inspectorate strengthens the criminal
justice system and lets the public know how the CPS and SFO are
performing.
I have a clear vision of how HMCPSI will build on its 25 years of
experience to continue to make a real difference. Our work will
continue to drive improvement and deliver a fairer and more
effective justice system for all.
Anthony Rogers' Biography
Since February 2024, Anthony Rogers has been Interim HM Chief
Inspector of HMCPSI. He was Deputy Chief Inspector of HMCPSI
between April 2018 and February 2024, during which he was
seconded for six months to the Independent Review of the SFO's
handling of the Unaoil Case, giving evidence to the Justice
Select Committee.
While interim Chief Inspector, Anthony has overseen the
publication of five inspection reports, including the review into
CPS's actions in the Valdo Calocane case and an inspection by
invitation of the Services Prosecuting Authority.
October 2025 will see HMCPSI mark its 25th anniversary and
Anthony has set an ambitious programme of inspections for 2025,
including an inspection on handling of rape cases in the CPS and
an inspection by invitation of the Health and Safety Executive.
Anthony has extensive Civil Service experience going back to 1989
and has worked in a number of different government departments.
Between 2013 and 2016 he worked for the Crown Prosecution Service
including as an Area Business Manager, jointly responsible for
the senior leadership of the Crown Prosecution Service London and
Head of Profession for operational delivery; and Head of
Compliance, Assurance and Support, responsible for the
development, design and implementation of a new Crown Prosecution
Service national strategy.
Anthony has extensive experience outside the Civil Service as a
management consultant and non-executive director. Anthony was
previously a non-executive director of the Yorkshire Sport
Foundation and former chair of trustees of SportsAid Yorkshire
and Humberside.
Role of Chief Inspector of HMCPSI
His Majesty's Chief Inspector of HMCPSI is appointed by the
Attorney General. This is a public appointment for a fixed term
of five years and the Chief Inspector acts independently of the
Attorney General and of government.
HMCPSI has a statutory duty to inspect the Crown Prosecution
Service and the Serious Fraud Office and report to the Law
Officers, who superintends both those organisations. HMCPSI's
reports play an important role in effective superintendence of
CPS and SFO, as well as improving the performance of the
organisations HMCPSI inspects, strengthening the criminal justice
system, and increasing public trust. HMCPSI is also able to
inspect other organisations if invited to do so.
The operational relationship between the Attorney General and the
Chief Inspector is set out in a protocol agreed between the Law
Officers and the Chief Inspector.
