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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
Amended code on the use of investigation powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002.
A policy to establish a framework for the creation and management of records at teh Attorney General's Office
A Guide to the Role of Special Advocates & The Special Advocates' Support Office
Revised guidance on how to apply the disclosure regime contained in the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA)
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.
Review of possible miscarriages of justice.
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.
Document defining the relationship between the Law Officers and the Serious Fraud Office
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.
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.
The Framework sets out the public interest factors that are applicable to all contempt referrals
Disclosure in criminal cases is the process to make sure that investigators and prosecutors provide defendants with information obtained during…
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) has been amended by the Policing and Crime Act 2009 and the Crime and Courts Act 2013.
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) has been amended by the Serious Crime Act 2015
Draft Code of Practice Issued Under Section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Investigation powers under Proceeds of Crime Act: search and seizure warrants, disclosure, account monitoring and other orders.
Consultation on revisions to the Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure and the CPIA Code of Practice: call for evidence.
Privacy notice for processing personal data
Document defining the relationship between the Law Officers and the Service Prosecuting Authority
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