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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 4 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 November 2004. It was answered by Baroness Harman (Labour) on Monday, 15 November 2004 on behalf of the Solicitor General.


Solicitor-General

Question
To ask the Solicitor General, how many overseas jurisdictions the Serious Fraud Office is assisting with overseas corruption cases; and if she will list the jurisdictions.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Solicitor-General how many overseas jurisdictions the Serious Fraud Office is assisting with overseas corruption cases; and if she will list the jurisdictions. [197172] The Solicitor-General: The Mutual Legal Assistance Unit of the Serious Fraud Office is currently assisting in eight overseas cases concerning offences involving bribery and corruption as specified by the referring jurisdiction. As these investigations are ongoing, the SFO cannot disclose details of these investigations or the individual referring jurisdictions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
426 c957W;426 c961W; 197172
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Criminal investigation Corruption Cooperation International cooperation Public service Overseas companies Serious Fraud Office
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk