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Attorney General's guidelines for prosecutors on plea discussions and presenting a plea agreement to the court in serious fraud cases.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mr Justice Cavanagh on 13 May 2025.
Guidelines on the acceptance of pleas and the prosecutor's role in the sentencing exercise (revised 2009).
Private prosecutors face greater transparency and accountability over unregulated or unlawful activity following a consultation to overhaul the current system.
If you've been the victim of a crime, you have the right to privacy, to make a personal statement and to contact the police and be kept informed about the investigation.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
This guide provides information about being arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and what conditions are like in prison there.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
The responsibilities of prosecutors where a suspect’s conduct could be dealt with in different ways and by different organisations.
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