The association believes that local prosecuting solicitor's departments are preferable to the national Crown Prosecution Service specified in the Prosecution of Offences Act. Under the act, the Director of Public Prosecutions issues policies and practical guidance to ensure consistency and uniformity in prosecutions. The association is skeptical about whether the intended consistency can be achieved and is concerned about costs. Moreover, the association feels that prosecutoring solicitor's departments at the local level have become highly efficient under the impetus of local government policies. The association projects that a national police force will follow the national prosecution service and contends that the difference between a national police force and the military is difficult to distinguish. 5 notes