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 Home Office and HM Treasury have published the UK’s anti-money laundering and asset recovery strategy 2026–29. The strategy aims to strengthen the...
The government has published updated forms for Plea and Trial Preparation Hearings (PTPHs) for one and two to five defendants for use from 1 October...
A weekly round-up of the latest health and safety prosecutions, including a Merseyside animal-feed manufacturer fined after a maintenance engineer...
A weekly round-up of the latest environmental enforcement developments, including the conviction of a repeat offender for illegal gold panning on...
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...
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin termDefinitionMeaningActa iure imperiiLegal
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