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Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Monday, 8 February 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 February 2016. It was answered by Lord Keen of Elie (Conservative) on Monday, 22 February 2016 on behalf of the Attorney General.


Al-Sweady Inquiry

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the Director of Public Prosecutions about the possibility of charges of fraud, corruption, conspiracy and attempting to pervert the course of justice being brought against lawyers working for Leigh Day and Public Interest Lawyers with regard to the Al Sweady case.

Answer

The Crown Prosecution Service routinely provides the Attorney General with updates on cases and casework issues. In accordance with the practice adopted by previous Law Officers the Attorney General does not usually comment on which individual cases are raised with him.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5997
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Conspiracy Corruption Fraud Prosecutions Offences against the administration of justice Leigh Day Public Interest Lawyers Al-Sweady Inquiry
Link
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