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Updated: 3 August 2022
This document contains a statement of the national standards (standards) for the completion of the MG6 schedules and the Streamlined Disclosure Certificate.
Revised: 14 December 2018; Refreshed 14 July 2022
This manual applies to all investigations commenced on or after 4 April 2005.
Updated: 20 December 2018
Updated: 12 September 2022
This guidance sets out current CPS policy in relation to the disclosure of previous convictions and cautions of prosecution witnesses.
