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ARCHIVED: This overview is archived and is no longer maintained. This subtopic was designed to assist people working within the criminal justice system during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and provided practical guidance on issues which flowed from the pandemic which impacted corporate crime areas of practice.

Corporate Crime News Analysis

We collated key News Analysis on coronavirus (COVID-19) developments which relate to Corporate Crime areas of practice in Practice Note: Corporate Crime News Analysis—Coronavirus (COVID-19) [Archived].

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Law Society responds to court backlog figures

The Law Society has called on the UK government to invest in reforms to the justice system and address the growing criminal court backlogs, following new figures released by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The figures show that the Crown Court backlog reached 76,957 cases, an 11% increase from March 2024, with 18,093 of those cases delayed by over a year. The figures also reveal 310,304 outstanding magistrates’ court cases, representing a 13% increase from March 2024. The Law Society stated that assuring the quality of the UK’s criminal justice system is essential to maintaining its reputation as a global legal centre. It also emphasises that the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts and the Independent Sentencing Review must be supported with adequate investment, along with the legal aid system.

Environmental enforcement round-up—27 June 2025

A round-up of the latest environmental enforcement, including a metal and waste recycling company prosecuted following a serious fire that caused water pollution and fish deaths.

Sanctioned company director convicted of failing to give information

Law360, London: A sanctioned company director was convicted in a criminal court in London on 25 June 2025 of failing to adequately respond to a request for information by the UK's sanctions agency.

FCDO issues new Russia sanctions guidance for non-UK businesses

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has published new guides on UK Russia sanctions compliance for non-UK businesses operating outside the UK. The guides include general compliance principles and country-specific guidance for businesses in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia and Armenia. The materials aim to help foreign businesses understand UK sanctions requirements and implement risk management procedures.

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