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To ask His Majesty's Government when they will appoint the new Director of the Serious Fraud Office.
To ask His Majesty's Government when they will appoint the new Director of the Serious Fraud Office.
To ask His Majesty's Government when they will appoint a new director of the Serious Fraud Office.
To ask His Majesty's Government when they will appoint a new director of the Serious Fraud Office.
To ask the Solicitor General, what records are retained by the Serious Fraud Office concerning decisions not to charge individuals during the LIBOR investigations, and for how long are those records kept.
To ask the Solicitor General, what records are retained by the Serious Fraud Office concerning decisions not to charge individuals during the LIBOR investigations, and for how long are those records kept.
SFO case records are retained in line with its retention policy. This specifies that case related material should be maintained for at least 7 years following case closure, or the closure of any related appeals. Some material may be held for up to 20 years if it were subsequently deemed as being of long-term interest, before being transferred to the National Archives.
To ask the Solicitor General, what procedures were in place during LIBOR investigations to assess the role of senior executives when deciding the scope of criminal inquiries.
To ask the Solicitor General, what procedures were in place during LIBOR investigations to assess the role of senior executives when deciding the scope of criminal inquiries.
The SFO’s investigations into Libor were conducted in line with accepted principles for investigating criminal cases. SFO case teams have access to detailed internal guidance to ensure a consistency of approach on its cases and decisions to charge are the responsibility of the Director in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors.
To ask the Solicitor General, whether changes have been made to Serious Fraud Office governance and oversight arrangements since July 2025.
To ask the Solicitor General, whether changes have been made to Serious Fraud Office governance and oversight arrangements since July 2025.
The SFO operates within a well-established governance framework, including accountability through the Attorney General’s superintendence functions and the appointment of Non-Executive Directors as set out in their Framework Agreement. Governance arrangements are kept under review in line with good practice, with the Framework Agreement being reviewed and updated in 2024.
To ask the Solicitor General, whether her Department has issued any guidance to the Serious Fraud Office following the Supreme Court’s judgment in R (Respondent) v Hayes (Appellant) UKSC/2024/0087.
To ask the Solicitor General, whether her Department has issued any guidance to the Serious Fraud Office following the Supreme Court’s judgment in R (Respondent) v Hayes (Appellant) UKSC/2024/0087.
The judgement made in Tom Hayes’ and Carlo Palombo’s appeal to the Supreme Court regarding their convictions for manipulating Libor and Euribor was not based on flaws in the SFO’s procedures and the need for internal guidance, but that the directions given by the judge at their trials were incorrect in law. The court ruled that trial judges had misdirected juries by treating the question of whether a bank submission is "dishonest" as a matter of law, rather than leaving it to the jury.
The defences contention was that was that this removed from the jury an essential consideration of fact which ought to have been for them to determine. In quashing the convictions, the Supreme Court has indicated agreement with that view.
The SFO was not criticised in the judgment and carefully considers judgments of this nature, as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering effective and fair prosecutions
To ask the Solicitor General, whether she plans to review the Serious Fraud Office’s internal procedures following the quashing of Mr Tom Hayes’ conviction by the Supreme Court.
To ask the Solicitor General, whether she plans to review the Serious Fraud Office’s internal procedures following the quashing of Mr Tom Hayes’ conviction by the Supreme Court.
The judgement made in Tom Hayes’ and Carlo Palombo’s appeal to the Supreme Court regarding their convictions for manipulating Libor and Euribor was not based on flaws in the SFO’s procedures, but that the directions given by the judge at their trials were incorrect in law. The court ruled that trial judges had misdirected juries by treating the question of whether a bank submission is "dishonest" as a matter of law, rather than leaving it to the jury.
The defence’s contention was that was that this removed from the jury an essential consideration of fact which ought to have been for them to determine. In quashing the convictions, the Supreme Court has indicated agreement with that view.
The SFO was not criticised in the judgment and carefully considers judgments of this nature, as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering effective and fair prosecutions.
To ask the Solicitor General, what the (a) total headcount and (b) annual budget was for the Serious Fraud Office’s Proceeds of Crime and International Assistance Division in each of the years from 2021-22 up to 2025-26.
To ask the Solicitor General, what the (a) total headcount and (b) annual budget was for the Serious Fraud Office’s Proceeds of Crime and International Assistance Division in each of the years from 2021-22 up to 2025-26.
The information requested is detailed in the following table:
Financial year | Budgeted headcount (FTE*) | Annual budget (£m) |
2021-22 | 47 | £3.0 |
2022-23 | 47 | £3.2 |
2023-24 | 47 | £3.2 |
2024-25 | 47 | £3.1 |
2025-26 | 52 | £4.3 |
* Full Time Equivalent
The Division’s staffing and budget (which covers staffing and wider operational costs) was increased in 2025-26 to strengthen its ability to recover criminal assets, including the creation of a new asset confiscation enforcement team.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any officials in her Department including secondees, contractors and retired personnel have been (a) investigated, (b) disciplined and (c) referred to (i) the Serious Fraud Office, (ii) the police and (iii) any other investigative authority in relation...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any officials in her Department including secondees, contractors and retired personnel have been (a) investigated, (b) disciplined and (c) referred to (i) the Serious Fraud Office, (ii) the police and (iii) any other investigative authority in relation...
Along with other relevant Government departments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) supported the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) throughout their investigation and was in full compliance with disclosure obligations in the subsequent prosecution, including all relevant material held by the organisation. Decisions on who to investigate, and whether to do so, were matters for the SFO.
In relation to the honours system, it would not be appropriate to comment on individual cases, but honours can be revoked if an individual is deemed to have brought the honours system into disrepute. Any review of an honour would be conducted by the independent Forfeiture Committee.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information her Department holds on the potential role of British Embassy officials in liaising with (a) the Fustok family and (b) others during a Serious Fraud Office investigation into the SANGCOM case.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information her Department holds on the potential role of British Embassy officials in liaising with (a) the Fustok family and (b) others during a Serious Fraud Office investigation into the SANGCOM case.
Along with other relevant Government departments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) supported the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) throughout their investigation and was in full compliance with disclosure obligations in the subsequent prosecution, including all relevant material held by the organisation. Decisions on who to investigate, and whether to do so, were matters for the SFO.
In relation to the honours system, it would not be appropriate to comment on individual cases, but honours can be revoked if an individual is deemed to have brought the honours system into disrepute. Any review of an honour would be conducted by the independent Forfeiture Committee.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has a policy on proposing honours for individuals associated with entities and actions subject to investigation by the Serious Fraud Office.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has a policy on proposing honours for individuals associated with entities and actions subject to investigation by the Serious Fraud Office.
Along with other relevant Government departments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) supported the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) throughout their investigation and was in full compliance with disclosure obligations in the subsequent prosecution, including all relevant material held by the organisation. Decisions on who to investigate, and whether to do so, were matters for the SFO.
In relation to the honours system, it would not be appropriate to comment on individual cases, but honours can be revoked if an individual is deemed to have brought the honours system into disrepute. Any review of an honour would be conducted by the independent Forfeiture Committee.
To ask the Solicitor General, what steps she is taking to ensure that appropriate oversight is given to the decision by the Serious Fraud Office to not open an investigation into the Vashi diamonds case.
To ask the Solicitor General, what steps she is taking to ensure that appropriate oversight is given to the decision by the Serious Fraud Office to not open an investigation into the Vashi diamonds case.
The SFO is a relatively small, highly specialised government department that is permitted by law to investigate only the most serious and complex cases of fraud, bribery and corruption affecting the UK. Decisions on which cases to investigate are taken independently by the SFO, with the Director determining whether to authorise an investigation in accordance with the criteria set out in the Director’s Statement of Principle.
To assist with my oversight of the Serious Fraud Office, I hold regular superintendence meetings with the SFO’s executive team to keep me appraised of relevant SFO casework matters.
I would like to pay tribute to Nick Ephgrave for his dedication, professionalism and tenacity during his tenure as director of the Serious Fraud Office. Over the past five years, the SFO has secured more than half a billion pounds through deferred prosecution agreements, sentencing outcomes and proceeds of crime orders, including recently securing guilty pleas from three former directors, who defrauded over 3,000 UK investors in a £70 million green investment fraud.
I would like to pay tribute to Nick Ephgrave for his dedication, professionalism and tenacity during his tenure as director of the Serious Fraud Office. Over the past five years, the SFO has secured more than half a billion pounds through deferred prosecution agreements, sentencing outcomes and proceeds of crime orders, including recently securing guilty pleas from three former directors, who defrauded over 3,000 UK investors in a £70 million green investment fraud.
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Serious Fraud Office.
Scams are devastating for the victims in my constituency, but serious fraud is insidious and is undermining the UK economy. Given the Serious Fraud Office recently found that just 10% of fraud referrals are coming from whistleblowers, what more are the Government doing to empower whistleblowers to come forward and to protect them when they do?
Scams are devastating for the victims in my constituency, but serious fraud is insidious and is undermining the UK economy. Given the Serious Fraud Office recently found that just 10% of fraud referrals are coming from whistleblowers, what more are the Government doing to empower whistleblowers to come forward and to protect them when they do?
I recognise the vital role that whistleblowers play in uncovering serious economic crime, and the need to ensure that they are properly protected and supported when they come forward. Through the recently launched UK anti-corruption strategy, the Government have committed to exploring opportunities to reform the UK whistleblowing framework, including through potential financial incentives. I will continue to work across Government to see how we can drive this work forward.
I recognise the vital role that whistleblowers play in uncovering serious economic crime, and the need to ensure that they are properly protected and supported when they come forward. Through the recently launched UK anti-corruption strategy, the Government have committed to exploring opportunities to reform the UK whistleblowing framework, including through potential financial incentives. I will continue to work across Government to see how we can drive this work forward.
I recognise the vital role that whistleblowers play in uncovering serious economic crime, and the need to ensure that they are properly protected and supported when they come forward. Through the recently launched UK anti-corruption strategy, the Government have committed to exploring opportunities to reform the UK whistleblowing framework, including through potential financial incentives. I will continue to work across Government to see how we can drive this work forward.
Scams are devastating for the victims in my constituency, but serious fraud is insidious and is undermining the UK economy. Given the Serious Fraud Office recently found that just 10% of fraud referrals are coming from whistleblowers, what more are the Government doing to empower whistleblowers to come forward and to protect them when they do?
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Serious Fraud Office.
What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Serious Fraud Office.
I would like to pay tribute to Nick Ephgrave for his dedication, professionalism and tenacity during his tenure as director of the Serious Fraud Office. Over the past five years, the SFO has secured more than half a billion pounds through deferred prosecution agreements, sentencing outcomes and proceeds of crime orders, including recently securing guilty pleas from three former directors, who defrauded over 3,000 UK investors in a £70 million green investment fraud.
Serious Fraud Office
The following extract is from the Westminster Hall debate on the Serious Fraud Office on 3 June 2025.
As I noted, recovering ill-gotten gains and returning money to victims and the taxpayer is a crucial part of the SFO’s role. It is highly skilled at recovering funds under the...
Serious Fraud Office
The following extract is from the Westminster Hall debate on the Serious Fraud Office on 3 June 2025.
As I noted, recovering ill-gotten gains and returning money to victims and the taxpayer is a crucial part of the SFO’s role. It is highly skilled at recovering funds under the...