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Commons · Question 13395 · Tabled 25 Jun 2026 · Attorney General · Official record

Answered 3 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Iqbal Mohamed

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

Answer

Answered by Ellie Reeves, 3 Jul 2026

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 ...