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About Corporate Crime

Over the last ten years, the Government has passed a series of laws creating new corporate criminal offences - from corporate manslaughter, money laundering, bribery and insider dealing to environmental health and consumer protection. Keeping on top of the latest laws, cases and commentary is a challenge – but the stakes are higher than ever.

Bribery and corruption

Businesses facing prosecution for recent or historic bribery and corruption offences need quick, accurate, and practical advice on investigations and self-reporting. Our content offers unique practical insight.

Health and safety offences

Investigations into workplace accidents can be lengthy and complex. Our content provides practical advice on health and safety and gross negligence manslaughter offences, investigations and prosecutions.

Private prosecutions

Private prosecutions are on the rise, as businesses see it as a way to secure justice in financial crime cases. Our bespoke suite supports anyone seeking to bring and challenge private prosecutions.

Keeping up to date

As the scope and volume of corporate criminal offences increase, keeping track of changes is a constant challenge. Our weekly highlights and trackers keep you up to date with all the latest developments.

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What are the legal issues for contracts impacted by war and sanctions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
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In relation to the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No 5) (Wales) Regulations 2020, SI 2020/1609, would the lawful basis be for a local authority officer to attend a private dwelling to ascertain compliance with isolation requirements, if they are unaccompanied?
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In light of the Supreme Court decision in Cameron v LV, what is the correct procedure where the identity of the driver is disputed? Is there any case law on the reverse onus for burdens of proof if the individual is a named policyholder? Can they rely on their own failure to register as the vehicle keeper with the DVLA as prima facie evidence they were not the actual owners?
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If a company is set up to buy and sell virtual currencies, what anti-money laundering checks and know your customer checks should it carry out on its customers?
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How might the provisions for calculating a monetary penalty for the purposes of section 146 of the Policing Crime Act 2017 apply in the context of a pension fund, where the fund provides a monthly cashflow to the trustees of a pension scheme for which the trustees have paid a premium? Would the relevant value of the funds or resources be calculated by reference to the monthly payment that corresponds to the benefits payable from the pensions scheme to a sanctioned individual (where one receives payments from the scheme), or would it be, for example, the part of the premium paid by the trustees that relates to the sanctioned individual or some other measure entirely?
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Associated legal terms

Belonging to another

The Theft Act 1968 (TA 1968), s 5, and the Criminal Damage Act 1971, s 10, provide that property shall be regarded as belonging to any person having possession or control of it, or having in it any proprietary right or interest.

Case stated

An appeal to the High Court against the decision of a magistrates’ court or the Crown Court on the basis that the decision was wrong in law or in excess of the court’s jurisdiction.

Dangerousness

The assessment of dangerousness is a statutory part of the law of sentencing for specified offences.
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