No 'free pass': A-GC explains strict rules behind corruption compounds, withdrawals (opens original article in a new tab)

The Attorney-General’s Chambers defended the use of charge withdrawals and compound settlements in corruption cases, stating they are governed by statutory law and multi-layered scrutiny rather than being a 'free pass' for offenders.

• Attorney-General’s Chambers defended charge withdrawals and compound settlements in corruption cases.
• Mechanisms are bound by statutory law and multi-layered scrutiny.
• A-GC stated these processes are not a 'free pass' for offenders.