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Written question asked by Chuka Umunna (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 November 2010. It was answered by Lord Garnier (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 November 2010 on behalf of the Solicitor General.


Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office

Question
To ask the Solicitor-General what his most recent assessment is of the effectiveness of the HM Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office in carrying out its functions.
Answer

[holding answer 15 November 2010]: The Revenue and Customs Prosecution Office (RCPO) merged with the Crown Prosecution Service on 1 January 2010. Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate's (HMCPSI) report of July 2009 reported favourably on RCPO performance. The report concluded that RCPO has succeeded in restoring public and judicial confidence in customs prosecutions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24266; 518 c751W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk