Reviewed and Updated: October 2019

The relevant legislation relating to Electoral offences can be found in:

Last updated 9 April 2018

updated 04/10/2019

CPS HQ and Areas receive frequent requests to recommend an expert witness for the purpose of providing expert reports and opinion evidence in a specialised field. Frequent requests are also received for access to or the existence of a CPS Register of Experts.

Last Updated: 30 October 2023

The main explosives offences relate to:

Updated: 16 July 2020; 11 March 2024

The Fraud Act 2006 (the Act) came into force on 15 January 2007 and applies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Updated: 10 September 2021

The admissibility of hearsay evidence in criminal proceedings is set out in sections 114 - 136 of Part II Criminal Justice Act 2003 and applies to all criminal proceedings begun on or after 4th April 2005 (section 141 Criminal Justice Act 2003).

Updated: 31 July 2023

Updated: 29 March 2023

Updated: July 2018

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