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Serious Crime Act 2015—an overview

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Published on: 24 March 2015

Published by a LexisNexis Corporate Crime expert

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What are the key changes that will arise as a result of the coming into force of SCA 2015?
Are there concerns about any of the provisions?
Should lawyers be taking any action now SCA 2015 has received Royal Assent?
With the general election coming, are there concerns aspects of this legislation could be changed by a different incoming government?
How does SCA 2015 fit in with other legal developments/regulatory changes?
Do you have any predictions for future related developments?

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: What do the provisions of the Serious Crime Act 2015 (SCA 2015) tell us about the development of the regulatory environment in the UK? Daniel Hudson, partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, explores the key provisions of SCA 2015.

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