The CPS decision in cash for honours case can be challenged

The facts. A total of £14 million in loans was given by twelve wealthy individuals to Labour during the 2005 general election campaign and eight of these men were subsequently nominated for Life Peerages. It is not known whether the other four were offered or given any other kind of reward. Following complaints by the Scottish National Party and others, in March 2006, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that they were investigating possible breaches of the The Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925. Subsequently, the police widened their investigation to cover whether any offences had been committed under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. And, offences of perverting or attempting to pervert the course of justice. After a 16 month police investigation, David Perry QC, acting on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service, reached a decision not to prosecute. This decision is susceptible to judicial review, and can be quashed, and an Order of Mandamus can be sought to force the CPS to do its duty.