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The role of Eurojust, and the UK, in tackling international crime

European Union, United Kingdom - May 31 2023 The latest annual report produced by Eurojust, the EU’s cross-border crime-fighting agency, reveals a key post-Brexit role for the UK authorities…

Company investigations: Common traps and how to avoid them

United Kingdom - May 31 2023 Company investigations are often fraught with issues and there is much to consider. Those in charge are commonly afforded very little time before…

Taking action against fraud

United Kingdom - May 16 2023 Criminal litigation partner Ed Smyth looks at the Government’s proposals to overhaul and renew the UK’s fraud reporting and response system. For many…

The everyday reality in the “fraud capital of the world”

United Kingdom - May 11 2023 On 3 May 2023, the same day that the UK Government’s long-awaited Fraud Strategy was published, the Home Office released a significant piece of…

Does anyone care about us?

United Kingdom - May 3 2023 Research reveals overwhelmingly negative experiences of the care system for victims and perpetrators of youth violence. In March 2023, His Majesty’s…

Health and Safety / Corporate Manslaughter Update - Q1 2023

United Kingdom - May 3 2023 Following an investigation by the HSE, British Airways Maintenance Cardiff Ltd pleaded guilty at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court to breaching s.2(1) of…

Environmental Law Quarterly Update - Q1 2023

European Union, United Kingdom - May 3 2023 This quarterly environmental law update provides a summary of news stories in the period January 2023 - March 2023. January CMA to investigate…

Interpol’s New Focus And "Red Flags": Advice For Wealth Advisors

United Kingdom - April 12 2023 The author of this piece examines the "red flag" system used by INTERPOL. There are valid concerns, the author says, but it remains an important tool…

The impact and future of violence reduction units

United Kingdom - April 3 2023 On 8th March 2023, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) published a report examining how well the police…

In the wrong place at the wrong time

United Kingdom - March 23 2023 Long delays are an all-too familiar part of the Criminal Justice system. As highlighted in the recent case of BH v Norwich Youth Court, those delays…