§ Mr. Lofthouseasked the Attorney-General what guidance is available to the police prosecutor in cases of serious motoring offences to assist the prosecutor to decide upon the most appropriate charge.
§ The Attorney-GeneralAt present I only have constitutional responsibility for the work of the Director of Public Prosecutions. However, the Home Secretary has disseminated to chief constables copies of my general guidelines on the criteria for prosecution, issued in February 1983. Prosecutors will also take into account any decision by the higher courts on matters of law.