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Introduction Problem gambling is a public health issue which largely goes un-noticed within the criminal justice system (“CJS”). Its identification…
We are delighted to share our 2025 Chambers & Partners rankings for the UK Bar. This year’s results demonstrate the…
Welcome to the June 2024 edition of the financial crime newsletter. There are some interesting articles inside. Chloe Lennon explores…
Richard Furlong considers the liability of company directors for criminal wrongdoing by their employees. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency…
Introduction Many criminal defence solicitors will be very familiar with cash detention orders and Account Freezing Orders made by…
This edition of the financial crime case law updater is complied by Fatima Jama and Georgia-Mae Chung. Confiscation orders –…
Introduction Fatima Jama examines the issues in the regulation of non-financial misconduct, in particular, sex offending and gender-based misbehaviour in…
We are thrilled to announce our retention of Band 4 rankings for our expertise in both Crime and Financial Crime….
Legal professionals have expressed concern that the UK government’s recent proposals to combat financial crime and kleptocracy will not be…
The case law updater team comprises of Joseph Sinclair and Rachel Pain. Matthew Hargreaves -v- Powys County Council [2022] EWHC…
Tom Edwards looks at the impact of the shift from Joint Enterprise to Common Purpose in the five years since…
Ben Hargreaves explores the inherent challenges in the admissibility of sexual history in sex cases. Section 41 of the Youth…
Silas Lee, pupil barrister, reviews the statutory regime on witness anonymity. Anonymous witness orders are most commonly sought by the…
An analysis of the law on fitness to plead and stand trial in the magistrates’ courts: Silas Lee reviews the…