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A lesson in sentencing historic corruption and fraud offences (R v Mills)

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Published on: 03 February 2017

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Original news
What was this case about?
Background
How did the judge approach sentencing?
What sentences were passed?
What can corporate crime lawyers learn from these sentences
What's next for these defendants.
Case details

Article summary

Corporate Crime Analysis: Following the publication of the sentencing remarks of His Honour Judge Beddoe in the case of R v Mills & Ors, we consider the sentences imposed and what this might indicate for those advising individuals accused of historic offences involving conspiracy to corrupt and fraudulent trading under section 458 of the Companies Act 1985.

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