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Written question asked by Iqbal Mohamed (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 25 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Ellie Reeves (Labour) on Friday, 3 July 2026 on behalf of the Attorney General.


Prosecutions: Standards

Question

To ask the Solicitor General, what internal oversight exists to ensure consistency of prosecutorial decisions.

Answer

The Serious Fraud Office is an independent prosecuting authority. Its operational decisions, including whether to investigate or prosecute individuals, are the responsibility of the Director in accordance with the law. Where appropriate, the Law Officers will engage with the SFO at a strategic level to support effective delivery of its functions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13395
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Prosecutions Monitoring Standards
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk