Attorney-General written question – answered at on 1 March 2012.
To ask the Attorney-General what representations he has received on the operation of the provisions of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 relating to the use of assisting offender evidence.
The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA) gave designated prosecutors powers in relation to offenders who are prepared to assist the Crown. The Law Officers meet with prosecutors on a regular basis to discuss their cases, including those where they might need to exercise their powers under SOCPA 2005.
The policy responsibility for the operation of these provisions of the Act belongs with the Ministry of Justice.
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