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Suella Braverman was Secretary of State for the Home Department between 25 October 2022 and 13 November 2023. She previously held the same role between 6 September 2022 and 19 October 2022. She was Attorney General between 13 February 2020...
The Rt Hon Michael Ellis KC was Attorney General between 6 September and 25 October 2022. He was previously Paymaster General from 16 September 2021 to 6 September 2022. He was also Minister for the Cabinet Office from 8 February...
Section (280-01 280.05) last updated: October 2021.
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Stephen Parkinson will be the new Director of Public Prosecutions and head of the Crown Prosecution Service the Attorney General has announced today.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Guide for people bringing a private prosecution for ceratin offences
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Consultation on amendments made to the Attorney General’s Code of Practice issued under section 377A the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Attorney General's jury vetting guidelines on when to use of right of stand by and what procedure to follow.
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