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Attorney General's guidelines for prosecutors on the use of the common law offence of conspiracy to defraud. First published 2007.
The Attorney General delivered a key note speech to the Institute of Government on the Rule of Law and effective government
Hani Habte will be imprisoned for longer, following the Solicitor General's intervention under the Unduly Lenient Sentencing scheme.
This note explains what vesting orders are and how they are applied for.
The Attorney General’s revised Guidelines on Disclosure will come into force on 31 December 2020.
A new campaign has been launched today by the Attorney General, warning of the legal consequences of prejudicing the judicial process via social media.
Daniel Dunkerley has had his sentence increased to 7 years imprisonment
Attorney General's guidelines for prosecutors on plea discussions and presenting a plea agreement to the court in serious fraud cases.
Luis Ferreira has had his sentence increased following intervention by the then Solicitor General, Rt Hon Michael Ellis QC MP.
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) provides legal advice and support to the Attorney General and the Solicitor General (the Law Officers) who give legal advice to government. The AGO helps the Law Officers perform othe…
A man found guilty of multiple sexual offences with a child has had his sentence doubled after the case was referred under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
The Solicitor General supports the Attorney across the range of her responsibilities. This includes: Deputising for the Attorney General and responsible for such matters as the Attorney General delegates to him Providing sup…
Publication of the government's response to its Call for Evidence on the impact of social media on the administration of justice.
Stalking victims have been urged to report offending swiftly and with confidence to prevent the risk of further harm during National Stalking Awareness Week.
Document defining the relationship between the Law Officers and the Serious Fraud Office
A convicted sex offender has been ordered to spend longer in prison after his case was reviewed by the Court of Appeal.
Guidelines for civil panel counsel, revised to include the new government security classifications.
Valdo Calocane's sentence has been referred to the Court of Appeal as being unduly lenient, confirms the Attorney General.
Driving a shared commitment to prosecutorial excellence in the wake of the Horizon scandal was the aim as the Law Officers joined prosecutors from a range of disciplines for an extraordinarily meeting.
Attorney General Suella Braverman spoke at Policy Exchange about equalities and human rights
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