Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill

Key Points

• Amends the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 and related provisions.
• Aims to update prosecution processes within England and Wales.
• Provisions are described as ‘connected’ to the Act.
• The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons. If it advances, it would move to committee stage and subsequent readings before potential passage to the House of Lords.