Lawyer

:For information on the type of fish called Lawyer, see the article on Burbot.

Investigation and Prosecution

: Main article see Prosecutor

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England, Wales and Northern Ireland

In the England, Wales and Northern Ireland criminal investigation is carried out by the Police, HM Customs and Excise, the Inland Revenue, Trading Standards Officers and other state organisations (which may, or may not, employ a solicitor or barrister).

Related Topics:
England - Wales - Northern Ireland - Criminal investigation - Police - HM Customs and Excise - Inland Revenue - Trading Standards Officers

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Prosecution in England and Wales is handled by the Crown Prosecution Service and the cases are heard by lay magistrates (who are not lawyers, but who are assisted by a clerk with legal qualifications), or by a Judge (who is legally qualified).

Related Topics:
England - Wales - Crown Prosecution Service - Magistrates

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Scotland

In Scotland all investigations are nominally under the control and direction of the area Procurator Fiscal. All decisions to prosecute are taken by the Procurator Fiscal on behalf of the Lord Advocate (in whose name all public prosecutions are carried out in Scotland.) Procurators Fiscal are part of the Crown Office.

Related Topics:
Scotland - Procurator Fiscal - Lord Advocate - Crown Office

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