Explore the intricacies of holding corporations accountable for criminal behaviour. Find essential practical guidance on navigating corporate liability, equipping you and your business with the tools to effectively manage and respond to allegations. This topic delves into key strategies, recent case law, and compliance standards to ensure thorough representation and robust defence mechanisms.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a speech by CEO Nikhil Rathi on trends in financial crime, in which he said tackling it is now a...
This week's edition of Corporate Crime weekly highlights includes analysis of the SFO’s 2026–27 Business Plan and its signal of a bolder,...
A round-up of the latest health and safety prosecutions, including an egg production company fined after a worker suffered nerve damage when his...
His Majesty, King Charles III, has set out the government’s priorities and proposed policies for the next parliamentary session at the State Opening...
Common assault and batteryThe offences of common assault and batteryTechnically, the offences of assault and battery are separate summary offences. An...
AffrayAffray is an offence created by the Public Order Act 1986 (POA 1986). It can be tried in either the magistrates’ court or the Crown Court. The...
Self defenceSelf defenceSelf defence is an absolute defence based on the evidence which can apply in crimes committed by force. Section 76 of the...
Assault occasioning actual bodily harmThe offence of actual bodily harmThe offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) can be tried in...
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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