Serious Fraud Office Reviews 2023-05-25
2023-05-25
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Questions & Answers
Q1
Direct Answer
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Context
The question arises from reviews conducted by Sir David Calvert-Smith and Brian Altman KC.
What progress has been made on implementing the 29 recommendations made in the reviews of the Serious Fraud Office?
Yesterday, the Attorney General laid before the House a written ministerial statement outlining the progress made on the delivery of the recommendations made by Sir David, which demonstrated significant progress in implementing all 29 recommendations.
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Q2
Partial Answer
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A constituent and his colleagues, who were professional footballers, lost their life savings to a fraudulent scam and faced further financial pressures from Government Departments.
What measures can be taken to prevent further punishment of victims like the constituent's husband who are already defrauded?
The CPS has recovered assets worth £480 million through confiscation orders, of which £105 million has been returned to victims of crime by way of compensation. The Attorney General is familiar with the case details and appreciates the importance of addressing this matter.
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Assessment & feedback
The answer did not address preventing further punishment from Government Departments, focusing instead on recovery and compensation efforts.
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