§ Mr. Corbettasked the Attorney-General whether, and if so which, prosecutions are being considered for alleged offences under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
§ The Attorney-GeneralNone.
§ Mr. Corbettasked the Attorney-General what are the factors taken into account in deciding whether a prosecution shall go forward for alleged offences under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Director of Public Prosecutions has regard to the same factors as in other decisions, that is to say, whether the evidence is sufficient to justify a prosecution, and whether a prosecution would be in the public interest.