The Fraud Prosecution Service does not routinely record this information. To obtain it, by reference to individual case files, would incur disproportionate cost (Code of Practice on Access to Government Information, part 2, clause 9).
The Fraud Prosecution Service has not referred any cases to the Joint Vetting Committee since September 2006. One case was referred to the Joint Vetting Committee in early 2006 during the formation period of the Fraud Prosecution Service.
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has worked closely with the City of London police (CoLP) for many years. Both organisations collaborate on many levels, from full joint working on cases, to sharing specialist expertise and skills. This is not expected to change following the expansion of the CoLP’s economic crime department. Moreover, as the SFO continues its transformation programme, it is continually building on its relationships with other organisations and will continue to work closely with the CoLP.
The SFO will continue to work on those cases that are proper to its remit, that is, cases involving serious or complex fraud and corruption. It will also continue to forge links with other organisations, supporting them as required with specialist expertise.
A member of staff was seconded to the team at Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) and there was no additional cost to the organisation outside of the normal remuneration.