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It is potentially unnecessary in the case of any given case file because the CPS decides to charge in approximately only 75% of cases so, in the 25% of cases where the CPS decides not to charge, the unredacted file could simply be deleted by the CPS. Where the CPS decides to charge, the case file could be returned to the police force to then carry out the redaction exercise before there is any risk of that file being disclosed to any person or body other than the CPS.