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Double Jeopardy and Prosecution Appeals

This project is complete. Our recommendations were implemented by the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c44)

A project to review the need for reform of two distinct but related rules: the rule against double jeopardy, and the rule that the Crown cannot appeal against an acquittal even if it results from an erroneous ruling by the judge.

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Reports and related documents

Double Jeopardy and Prosecution Appeals report 

Double Jeopardy and Prosecution Appeals report summary 

Consultation papers and related documents

Double Jeopardy and Prosecution Appeals Consultation