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This report focuses on all aspects of the work of the International Co-operation Unit (ICU) which is the specialist unit within Crown Office and the Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) that leads in extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance work. It has looked to the operation of the uni including case-related issues with a view to identifying and commenting on strengths as well as any weaknesses.
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1. SOCA reformed as the National Crime Agency (NCA) in 2013. See Glossary.
2. Total caseload was 384 cases
3. Post appointed at Band G - post below senior service grades
4. Senior Civil Servant grade
5. S148 of the Extradition Act 2003.
See also Annex A.
6. See Annex B - Process Map for Incoming European Extraditions
7. S7(6) of the Crime (International Co‑operation) Act 2003
8. The report on the findings of the evaluation has not yet been published
9. See Annex A