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Guidance, created in 2012, for those who wish to begin a private prosecution for offences where the Attorney General’s consent is required.
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.
Amended Code of Practice issued under Section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, which came into force on 26 April 2024.
Review of possible miscarriages of justice.
A revised draft of the Attorney General’s Code of Practice issued under Section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 was laid in Parliament on 22 January 2024.
Investigation powers under Proceeds of Crime Act: search and seizure warrants, disclosure, account monitoring and other orders.
The Framework sets out the public interest factors that are applicable to all contempt referrals
Document defining the relationship between the Law Officers and Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service
Document defining the relationship between the Law Officers and the Service Prosecuting Authority
Guide for barristers asking the Law Officers for permission to join the Bar of Northern Ireland or the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland.
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.
Guidance for departments and civil servants on the Provision of Information by government departments in criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Following a public consultation, a revised draft of the Attorney General’s Code of Practice issued under Section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 has been laid in Parliament and will be debated in due course.
Disclosure in criminal cases is the process to make sure that investigators and prosecutors provide defendants with information obtained during…
List of how long the AGO keeps records for, depending on the type of record.
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
Attorney General guidelines for prosecutors applying section 18 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) in England and Wales.
The responsibilities of prosecutors where a suspect’s conduct could be dealt with in different ways and by different organisations.
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