ARTICLE · 22 NOVEMBER 2022

Deferred Prosecution Agreements: A High Stakes Bargain

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Ogier partner James Angus recently advised, in consultation with the Government of Jersey, on the form and ambit of the draft Criminal Justice (Deferred Prosecution Agreements) (Jersey)...

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Ogier partner James Angus recently advised, in consultation with the Government of Jersey, on the form and ambit of the draft Criminal Justice (Deferred Prosecution Agreements) (Jersey) Law, lodged for States' debate and enactment at the end of October 2022.

The draft Criminal Justice (Deferred Prosecution Agreements) (Jersey) Law (DPA Law) marks a significant development in Jersey's international status as a leading financial hub promoting transparent and robust financial enforcement. It brings Jersey up to speed with jurisdictions such as the UK and US, which have mature DPA regimes.

The guidance note accompanying the draft DPA Law makes the public policy initiative clear:

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