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<p>The costs of Sir David Calvert-Smith’s independent review into the Serious Fraud
Office’s (SFO) handling of the Unaoil case (<em>R. v Akle & Anor</em>), which
was commissioned by the Attorney General, are still being finalised. The costs to
date to the Attorney General’s Office are £84,571.90. There are some costs outstanding,
but it is anticipated these will not increase the overall cost of the review significantly.
The total costs will be recovered from the SFO.</p><p> </p><p>The cost of Brian Altman
QC’s independent review of the collapse of <em>R v. Woods & Marshall</em>, which
was commissioned by the Director of the SFO, was £359,442.37. This was paid for by
the SFO.</p><p> </p><p>Both reviews presented valuable recommendations and the implementation
of these remain a priority for the Law Officers and the Director of the SFO.</p>
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