Territorial extent and application Serious Fraud Office – pre investigation powers
The intention is for this measure to extend across the UK. Whilst the Scottish Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has responsibility for the investigation and prosecution of crime in Scotland (including bribery and corruption), the intention is for the measure to extend across the UK to allow the pre-investigation powers to be exercised and enforced in all UK jurisdictions as is currently the position with the existing investigation and pre-investigation powers (see sections 2/2A and 17(2) CJA 1987).