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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Director of Service Prosecutions

02 November 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Ben Wallace Con Wyre and Preston North

DefenceJustice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • The appointment of Mr Jonathan Rees QC as the new Director of Service Prosecutions is announced.
  • Mr Rees QC will succeed Mr Andrew Cayley QC in the role.
  • Mr Cayley QC's contributions over seven years are acknowledged.

Issue summary

The statement announces the appointment of a new Director of Service Prosecutions under section 364 of the Armed Forces Act.

Action requested

Mr Jonathan Rees QC is appointed as the next independent Director of Service Prosecutions, succeeding Mr Andrew Cayley QC. The announcement also recognises Mr Cayley's contributions over seven years.

Key facts

  • Andrew Cayley QC's term ends on 2 November 2020.
  • Jonathan Rees QC is appointed as the new Director of Service Prosecutions.
  • Mr Rees has practised from chambers at 2 Hare Court since 2015, focusing on serious criminal cases.
  • Andrew Cayley served for seven years and worked to improve Service Justice System processes.
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