Sentences with phrase «prosecuting authorities»

On the one hand, the court of appeal rules on challenges against procedural acts and decisions of prosecuting authorities (Article 20 CrimPC).

The former State advocate left the National Prosecuting Authority in January to join a civil rights organisation AfriForum.

Our lawyers understand that it is often advisable to speak with prosecuting authorities before charges are filed.

The EU hopes to introduce the «principle of availablity», which would allow police and prosecuting authorities across the union to demand information from other member states, but only alongside a new directive on protecting such information.

Although the fact that boiler rooms tend to be based overseas is an inherent problem for prosecuting authorities, often convictions are secured by focusing on the UK link.

[65] Prosecutors» Convention 2009, agreed by a number of UK prosecuting authorities including, inter alia, the SFO, the FCA, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Attorney General's Office.

not outside the realms of possibility that a CO may be quick to refer up to the Army Prosecuting Authority summary only cases that involve topical and / or controversial issues for the purpose of being seen to be politically correct.

The integration of national magistrates into an EU body is not novel either (compare for instance with Eurojust), but the degree of integration and, most importantly, the fact that the EPPO will directly act as prosecuting authority before national courts without depending on a decision of national authorities, are unprecedented.

In the United States, a special prosecutor (or special counsel or independent counsel) is a lawyer appointed to investigate and possibly prosecute a specific legal case of potential wrongdoing for which a conflict of interest exists for the usual prosecuting authority

This system would be replaced by a single prosecuting authority and a permanent court martial covering all three services.

Currently, charges against army, navy and air force staff are decided by separate prosecuting authorities and tried by a temporary, one - off court martial.

Whenever prosecuting authorities wish to access material located abroad, they have to revert to the channels of international mutual assistance.

In most circumstances, prosecuting authorities agree to meet outside counsel and discuss the way forward.

● Minister of the Crown with responsibility for superintending the Crown Prosecution Service, Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office, the Armed Forces Prosecuting Authorities.

Well the law says that a prosecution can be brought either by one of the State prosecuting authorities which for these purposes are in effect the Crown Prosecution Service and Serious Fraud Office.

Businesses face a rising tide of regulation and increasingly aggressive prosecuting authorities (e.g. the FCA, SFO, HMRC and OFT) willing to pursue companies and individuals for what they perceive to be regulatory breaches and criminal offences.

At first instance the court applied the «sensible prosecuting authority» test that had developed since Conn, and dismissed the claim.

It remains to be seen how frequently prosecuting authorities will apply for SCPOs.

«In light of the cogent and serious findings we now expect that the military and civilian prosecuting authorities of this country will act to ensure that justice is done.»

Imposing costs on prosecuting authorities might also be beneficial in the criminal courts.

At TV Edwards we have a team dedicated to taking action against the police, other prosecuting authorities and organisations including the Prison Service, and immigration authorities.

Soon after the cartel offence became law in 2003, the then prosecuting authority, the Office of Fair Trading, expressed growing frustration with the need to prove dishonesty as an element of the offence.

If you believe a lawyer has acted illegally, you should report that conduct to appropriate prosecuting authorities.

South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority said it was «disappointed» not to have secured a premeditated murder conviction, but would not make any decision about an appeal until after sentencing.

It was not possible to conclude that the present posture of the US prosecuting authorities put an end to all hope of repatriation.

She says there has been a distinct lack of appetite among prosecuting authorities in the UK for taking metrication cases to court.

Although the UK criminal courts can in some (very rare) circumstances recognise cooperation by individuals with criminal investigations by granting immunity or imposing reduced sentences, 25 there are no equivalent provisions enabling individuals to enter into such negotiated settlements with prosecuting authorities.

There is, however, some uncertainty as to whether UK prosecuting authorities can require privilege to be waived when entering into co-operation agreements with parties.

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According to eNCA televison, an arrest warrant has been issued by the National Prosecuting Authority but it only plans to enforce it next week.

Mr Bayley said it was not clear whether the SFO will remain the prosecuting authority as well as the investigating one.

The DA called for the National Prosecuting Authority to immediate revive the 783 charges of corruption dating back to 1999.

Shaun Abrahams, head of the National Prosecuting Authority, said a trial court was the appropriate place for the matter to be decided.

South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) controversially dropped the charges in 2009, shortly before he won the presidency.

But today Mr Ingram said these recommendations had been rejected on the basis that they could undermine the role and independent of the prosecuting authorities.

They are then going to talk to the prosecuting authorities to discuss whether they should launch a new inquiry.

And thanks to the hard work, dedication and commitment of the men and women in the police, security and intelligence services and prosecuting authorities, this year alone in nine cases a total of 30 individuals have been convicted.

And the police and the prosecuting authorities [are] entirely independent of government and they should follow their evidence wherever it leads.»

Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson David Heath agreed with Mr Herbert on the government amendments, adding: «They will make no difference unless police officers and prosecuting authorities are prepared to use a little common sense in circumstances where people are defending themselves or their property from attack.»

«However, the question of whether criminal offences have been committed is of course a matter for the police, prosecuting authorities and the courts and not for the BBC.»

The arms deal corruption case proved harder to shake off, however, even after it was controversially dropped by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) just weeks before the elections which saw him become president.

Anti-corruption agencies from member countries, however, appealed to judicial and prosecuting authorities to support and fast - track prosecution of corruption cases.

He commended the court for turning down what he termed «obvious unlawful application to issue warrant of arrest», and for directing the prosecuting authority to appropriately serve a copy of the charge on him.

This decision, of course, lies with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) who are reportedly not eager for e-toll prosecutions.

All such scenarios where there has been a failure in disclosure potentially amount to negligence on behalf of the prosecuting authority, who have a duty to review and disclose material in accordance with the legal framework in place.