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Statutory guidance: Attorney General’s Code of Practice issued under Section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Amended Code of Practice issued under Section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, which came into force on 26 April 2024.

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Law Officers committed to prosecutorial excellence

Driving a shared commitment to prosecutorial excellence in the wake of the Horizon scandal was the aim as the Law Officers joined prosecutors from a range of disciplines for an extraordinarily meeting.

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Press release: Leader of major drugs gang has sentence increased

Leader of a criminal gang that distributed large quantities of cocaine and cannabis across Sussex has his sentence increased after referral to Court of Appeal.

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Guidance: Disclosure protocols for government departments

Guidance for departments and civil servants on the Provision of Information by government departments in criminal investigations and prosecutions.

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Transparency data: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals

Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

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Transparency data: Workforce Management Information 2023 24 AGO, GLD, HMCPSI

Staff numbers and paybill costs for the Government Legal Department, Attorney General's Office and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate.

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Guidance: Framework agreement between the Law Officers and the Director of the Serious Fraud Office

Document defining the relationship between the Law Officers and the Serious Fraud Office

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Transparency data: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals

Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

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Guidance: Attorney General's Civil Panel Counsel: appointments, membership lists and off panel counsel

Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.

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Press release: Thug who burgled pregnant woman’s house has sentence doubled

A masked thug who took part in a violent burglary has had his sentence doubled after it was referred to the Court of Appeal.

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Press release: Police Officer jailed for misconduct in public office

A police officer who engaged in sexual activities with a woman whilst on duty has suspended sentence quashed and sent to jail after it was referred to the Court of Appeal.

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Transparency data: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals

Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

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UK reaffirms support for Ukrainian efforts to seek justice for Russia’s illegal invasion

The Attorney General has pledged to support Ukraine in their efforts to obtain compensation for the damage caused by Russia’s illegal invasion as she spoke at an event in The Hague.

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Guidance: Attorney General's Civil Panel Counsel: appointments, membership lists and off panel counsel

Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.

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Transparency data: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals

Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

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Transparency data: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals

Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

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Attorney General celebrates prosecuting excellence

The Insolvency Service and Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have been recognised for their prosecuting excellence by the Attorney General.

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Attorney General celebrates prosecuting excellence

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The Insolvency Service and Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have been recognised for their prosecuting excellence by the Attorney General.

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Transparency data: AGO, GLD & HMCPSI: Business expenses and hospitality for Q3 2023

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Business expenses and hospitality received for the Attorney General's Office, Government Legal Department and HM Crown Prosecution Inspectorate senior staff.

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Transparency data: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals

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Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

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Transparency data: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals

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Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

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AGO celebrates National Careers Week

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During National Careers Week, we are celebrating the diverse roles and opportunities that can be found at the Attorney General's Office.

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Transparency data: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals

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Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

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Press release: Cambridge Legal Circuit visit for Attorney General

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Barristers in the South eastern circuit and students from the Cambridge University Law Society were paid a visit by the Attorney General on Thursday.

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Attorney General's Guidelines on Disclosure updated

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The Attorney General's Guidelines on Disclosure have been updated with guidance on digital materials, the Solicitor General has confirmed.

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Guidance: Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure

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The Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure for investigators, prosecutors and defence practitioners on the application of the disclosure regime.

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Transparency data: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals

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Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

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Attorney General marks two year anniversary of Ukraine conflict

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UKRAINE’S soldiers and citizens continue to defy the odds the Attorney General has said as she marks the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.

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Attorney General visits Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories

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The Attorney General Victoria Prentis KC MP has returned from a visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories between 14 and 16 February 2024.

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Transparency data: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals

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Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

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Press release: Interim Chief of CPS Inspectorate announced

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Anthony Rogers has been appointed as interim HM Chief Inspector of His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) Attorney General Rt Hon Victoria Prentis KC MP has announced.

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Press release: Attorney General refers Nottingham stabbing sentence to Court of Appeal

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Valdo Calocane's sentence has been referred to the Court of Appeal as being unduly lenient, confirms the Attorney General.

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Transparency data: Workforce Management Information 2023 24 AGO, GLD, HMCPSI

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Staff numbers and paybill costs for the Government Legal Department, Attorney General's Office and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate.

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Transparency data: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals

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Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

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Transparency data: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals

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Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

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Press release: Urgent CPS inspection announced following the Nottingham stabbing case

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An urgent independent inspection into the Crown Prosecution Service’s handling of the Nottingham stabbing case has been announced by the Government.

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Guidance: Attorney General's Civil Panel Counsel: appointments, membership lists and off panel counsel

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Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.

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Transparency data: Workforce Management Information 2023 24 AGO, GLD, HMCPSI

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Staff numbers and paybill costs for the Government Legal Department, Attorney General's Office and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate.

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Transparency data: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals

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Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

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Press release: Man has sentence increased for double murder

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A man who killed a father and son had his sentence 's minimum term increased by five years after it was referred to the Court of Appeal.

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Statutory guidance: Draft Attorney General’s Code of Practice issued under Section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

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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.

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Consultation outcome: Consultation on draft Code of Practice issued by the Attorney General under Section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

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Consultation on amendments made to the Attorney General’s Code of Practice issued under section 377A the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA).

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Press release: Solicitor General Robert Courts sworn in

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The Solicitor General was sworn in today during a ceremony attended by the Lord Chancellor.

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Statutory guidance: Draft Attorney General’s Code of Practice issued under Section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

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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.

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Attorney General launches government prosecution awards

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Legal awards to celebrate the vital and important work of prosecutors has been launched, the Attorney General has announced.

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