The Coroners and Justice Bill received Royal Assent last week. A copy of the Act will be available here shortly. Section 109 of the Act amends Section 71(4) of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act (2005) by the insertion of the following as specified prosecutors: [a] the Financial Services Authority and [b] the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, acting personally. The effect of this amendment is to give the FSA and Secretary of State the power to grant individuals - e.g., those assisting in criminal cases - immunity from prosecution. The Coroners and Justice Bill received Royal Assent last week. A copy of the Act will be available here shortly. Section 109 of the Act amends Section 71(4) of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act (2005) by the insertion of the following as specified prosecutors: [a] the Financial Services Authority and [b] the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, acting personally. The effect of this amendment is to give the FSA and Secretary of State the power to grant individuals - e.g., those assisting in criminal cases - immunity from prosecution. Spread The Love, Share Our Article
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