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Written question asked by Melanie Onn (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It was answered by Ellie Reeves (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Attorney General.


Economic Crime: Prosecutions

Question

To ask the Solicitor General, what steps she is taking to support the Crown Prosecution Service in tackling serious economic crime.

Answer

Serious economic crime is a growing threat. Last month, the CPS published their Serious Economic and Organised Crime Strategy, which sets out their continued commitment to effectively prosecute these cases amidst the evolving nature and complexity of these crimes.

Ensuring crime does not pay is a core objective. Through asset recovery and financial disruption, the CPS is targeting the profits that drive serious economic and organised crime, depriving offenders of criminal benefit and helping secure compensation for victims.

I will continue to work with the CPS to ensure they deliver justice for victims and hold those who commit serious economic crime to account.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13855
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Prosecutions Economic crime
Link
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