9th Report: Private prosecutions: safeguards

Select Committee
Justice Committee HC 497 2 October 2020
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 9 items (8 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 9 of 9 classified)
Accepted 2
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 2
Not Addressed 2
Rejected 2
Government response
10th Special Report - Private prosecutions: safeguards: Goverment Response to the Committee’s Ninth Report · published 4 Mar 2021
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Recommendations & Conclusions

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3 Recommendation Accepted in Part
The Committee agrees with the CPS that the Government should urgently review funding arrangements for...
Recommendation
The Committee agrees with the CPS that the Government should urgently review funding arrangements for private prosecutions in order to address the inequality of access to the right; to ensure a fair balance between the prosecutor and the defendant; and … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government agrees that funding arrangements for private prosecutions are inequitable and commits to legislative amendment to cap recoverable costs from central funds at legal aid rates. They are also considering limiting costs from convicted defendants and reviewing discretion for withholding central fund payments, pending further consultation.
Ministry of Justice
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