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Guidelines on the acceptance of pleas and the prosecutor's role in the sentencing exercise (revised 2009).
Guidance for prosecutors and investigators on their asset recovery powers under Section 2A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
The latest versions of the Criminal Procedure Rules and of the Criminal Practice Directions made by the Lord Chief Justice.
The Service Prosecuting Authority is the principal prosecuting authority within the Service Justice System and is responsible for the prosecution of all service offences before the Service Courts.
The CPS is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police and other investigative authorities, in England and Wales. CPS is a non-ministerial department.
The SPA is the principal prosecuting authority within the Service Justice System and is responsible for the prosecution of all service offences before the Service Courts. SPA works with the Ministry of Defence .
The responsibilities of prosecutors where a suspect’s conduct could be dealt with in different ways and by different organisations.
Guidance, created in 2012, for those who wish to begin a private prosecution for offences where the Attorney General’s consent is required.
Attorney General's guidelines for prosecutors on plea discussions and presenting a plea agreement to the court in serious fraud cases.
The PPS is the principal prosecuting authority in Northern Ireland. In addition to taking decisions as to prosecution in cases investigated by the police in Northern Ireland, it also considers cases investigated by other statutory authorities, such as HM Revenue...
HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) inspects the work carried out by the CPS and some other prosecuting agencies. Its purpose is to enhance the quality of justice and make an assessment of prosecution services which improves their efficiency, effectiveness...
Complete this form to resume a prosecution when a patient becomes fit to plead.
Guidelines on the prosecutor’s role in applications for Witness Anonymity Orders: Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Act 2008.
List of specified offences that can be prosecuted by the police.
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Laos.
Legal awards to celebrate the vital and important work of prosecutors has been launched, the Attorney General has announced.
Forms to use with the Criminal Procedure Rules.
Protocol regarding the exercise of criminal jurisdiction in England and Wales.
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