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About Corporate Crime

Over the last ten years, the Government has passed a series of laws creating new corporate criminal offences - from corporate manslaughter, money laundering, bribery and insider dealing to environmental health and consumer protection. Keeping on top of the latest laws, cases and commentary is a challenge – but the stakes are higher than ever.

Bribery and corruption

Businesses facing prosecution for recent or historic bribery and corruption offences need quick, accurate, and practical advice on investigations and self-reporting. Our content offers unique practical insight.

Health and safety offences

Investigations into workplace accidents can be lengthy and complex. Our content provides practical advice on health and safety and gross negligence manslaughter offences, investigations and prosecutions.

Private prosecutions

Private prosecutions are on the rise, as businesses see it as a way to secure justice in financial crime cases. Our bespoke suite supports anyone seeking to bring and challenge private prosecutions.

Keeping up to date

As the scope and volume of corporate criminal offences increase, keeping track of changes is a constant challenge. Our weekly highlights and trackers keep you up to date with all the latest developments.

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Associated legal terms

Bad character

Evidence of prior conduct that suggests the defendant has a tendancy towards crimes of a similar nature to the instant case or to be untruthful.

Cheat

To cheat or defraud is to act with deliberate dishonesty to the prejudice of another person's proprietary right.

Criminal procedure

Criminal procedure describes the rules and processes governing how criminal cases are investigated, prosecuted, tried and appealed, from first police contact through to sentencing and enforcement. It covers matters such as arrest, detention, charge, bail, disclosure, mode of trial, allocation, evidential rules, jury directions, pleas, trial management, sentencing procedure and appeal routes.

The term is descriptive rather than a single statutory definition, but is underpinned by legislation, court rules and case law in each jurisdiction.

In England and Wales, criminal procedure is primarily governed by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, the Criminal Procedure Rules and Criminal Practice Directions.

In Scotland, it is largely set out in the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, supplemented by Act of Adjournal and authority on “solemn” and “summary” procedure.

In Northern Ireland, key sources include the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 and Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) legislation.

In Ireland, criminal procedure is principally governed by the Criminal Justice Acts, the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961 and associated rules of court.

Across all four jurisdictions, criminal procedure is closely linked to fair trial rights and the administration of justice.
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