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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update: Public Consultation on the Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure and the Criminal Procedure Investigations Act 1996 Code of Practice

09 June 2020 · Attorney General

Proposed by Suella Braverman Con Fareham and Waterlooville

Justice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • Update provided by Suella Braverman on public consultation for revisions to the Attorney General's Guidelines on Disclosure and the CPIA Code of Practice
  • Consultation deadline extended to July 22, 2020
  • Proposed changes aim to enhance disclosure practices in the criminal justice system

Issue summary

Suella Braverman provides an update on the public consultation regarding revisions to the Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure and the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) Code of Practice.

Action requested

The Lord Chancellor and Suella Braverman have extended the consultation deadline until July 22, 2020, to allow legal professionals and criminal justice partners to provide feedback on proposed changes aimed at improving disclosure practices in the criminal justice system.

Key facts

  • The public consultation was launched in February this year.
  • The consultation has been extended due to increasing pressures from the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • The new deadline for the consultation is July 22, 2020.
  • The Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure aim to assist investigators, prosecutors and defence practitioners in England and Wales.
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