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Document defining the relationship between the Law Officers and the Serious Fraud Office
Review of possible miscarriages of justice.
Amended Code of Practice issued under Section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, which came into force on 26 April 2024.
Guidelines on the prosecutor’s role in applications for Witness Anonymity Orders: Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Act 2008.
The responsibilities of prosecutors where a suspect’s conduct could be dealt with in different ways and by different organisations.
Guidance for departments and civil servants on the Provision of Information by government departments in criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Document defining the relationship between the Law Officers and the Service Prosecuting Authority
Document defining the relationship between the Law Officers and Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service
Guide for barristers asking the Law Officers for permission to join the Bar of Northern Ireland or the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland.
Investigation powers under Proceeds of Crime Act: search and seizure warrants, disclosure, account monitoring and other orders.
Revised guidance on how to apply the disclosure regime contained in the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA)
The SFO works with law enforcement bodies, regulators and other agencies. Many of these relationships are governed by Memoranda of Understanding.
The Impact of Social Media on the Administration of Justice: call for evidence
For government departments and others wanting the Attorney General’s permission to use specialist lawyers (counsel) not already on the Attorney General’s approved panels.
Murray Hunt has been engaged by Attorney General’s Office to provide legal and policy advice on matters relating to the rule of law.
Amended code on the use of investigation powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002.
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) has been amended by the Policing and Crime Act 2009 and the Crime and Courts Act 2013.
Guide for people bringing a private prosecution for ceratin offences
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Attorney General has signed a statement with the Ukrainian Prosecutor General which reaffirms the UK’s support for cooperation in criminal investigations related to the international armed conflict in Ukraine.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Attorney General guidelines for prosecutors applying section 18 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) in England and Wales.
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