§ Mr. EvennettTo ask the Attorney-General whether the Lord Chancellor has any plans to use his powers under the Prosecution of Offences Act to extend the right of audience of Crown prosecutors; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Lord Chancellor has no current plans to use his powers under the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 to extend the rights of audience of Crown prosecutors. Under section 4 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985, Crown prosecutors already have the rights of audience enjoyed by solicitors holding practising certificates.