UK SFO and AGO’s updated May 2024 Framework boosts SFO’s independence on complex fraud, while adding tighter AGO oversight, clearer dispute rules, and stricter financial checks to rebuild trust

The updated framework agreement between the SFO and the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) introduces stronger ministerial oversight, clearer strategic controls, and enhanced governance standards designed to sharpen the accountability of the UK’s leading financial crime prosecutor. This revision reflects a significant commitment to improving transparency and ensuring robust mechanisms are in place for…