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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
The Attorney General, Geoffrey Cox QC MP, has today published the Government’s Review of the efficiency and effectiveness of disclosure in the criminal justice system
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The responsibilities of prosecutors where a suspect’s conduct could be dealt with in different ways and by different organisations.
The SFO works with law enforcement bodies, regulators and other agencies. Many of these relationships are governed by Memoranda of Understanding.
Amended Code of Practice issued under Section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, which came into force on 26 April 2024.
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.
Document defining the relationship between the Law Officers and the Service Prosecuting Authority
Review of possible miscarriages of justice.
Investigation powers under Proceeds of Crime Act: search and seizure warrants, disclosure, account monitoring and other orders.
Attorney General guidelines for prosecutors applying section 18 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) in England and Wales.
Murray Hunt has been engaged by Attorney General’s Office to provide legal and policy advice on matters relating to the rule of law.
List of how long the AGO keeps records for, depending on the type of record.
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 Serious Crime Act 2015
Responses to the public consultation on the Attorney General’s revised Disclosure Guidelines agreed that they provide further clarity on modern disclosure issues and are a step in the right direction of improving practices.
Document defining the relationship between the Law Officers and Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service
Disclosure in criminal cases is the process to make sure that investigators and prosecutors provide defendants with information obtained during…
Privacy notice for processing personal data
Guidance for departments and civil servants on the Provision of Information by government departments in criminal investigations and prosecutions.
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) has been amended by the Policing and Crime Act 2009 and the Crime and Courts Act 2013.
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