In this video, BCL partner John Binns explains the complex and often misleading nature of confiscation law under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 ("POCA").

The NGO Transparency International has published its annual Corrupt Perceptions Index (‘CPI’) for 2014, measuring the perceived levels of public sector corruption in 175 countries worldwide.

The DECC acknowledges that it may be necessary to review the UK criminal sanctions regime to align the penalties with UK financial markets legislation for similar offences.

Braid Logistics (UK) ("Braid UK"), part of Braid Group Holdings Limited ("Braid"), will pay £2.2 million under a civil settlement reached with Scotland's prosecution service...

In this video, Sam clarifies UK deportation laws related to criminal offences, discussing how sentence lengths impact deportation outcomes and key exceptions like private life, partner, and child considerations. He emphasizes the importance of early submissions to the Home Office for legal help

In any cross-border investigation, invariably suspects will be located in different jurisdictions or subject to investigations by authorities from different jurisdictions, or both.

On June 28th the UK Court of Appeal confirmed that payment of genuine value for goods received within a supply chain does not prevent companies from committing money laundering offences if the source of these goods...

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced his decision to suspend enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act against U.S. companies on the basis that it was prohibiting...

In a landmark day for regulatory authorities in the United Kingdom, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act came into force on 26 October 2023.

The Commercial Court has dismissed a multi-million-pound fraud claim relating to the sale of the Johnson Matthey Health Business...

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (the “Act”) extends the application of senior manager attribution provisions from economic crimes to all criminal offences.

The Bribery Act 2010 (UKBA) has been in force since July 2011 and was the first in a series of UK legislation creating corporate failure to prevent offences.

The UK government has today published its long-awaited guidance to organisations on the new offence of failure to prevent fraud (here) and confirmed the offence will be in force from 1 September 2025.

The article warns against money mule schemes, where criminals exploit bank accounts to launder stolen funds, emphasizing preventive measures like verifying bank activity, supplier details, and educating potential targets.

This podcast features insights from Sasi-Kanth Mallela, Satnam Tumani, and Tapan Bebnath on corporate cooperation with authorities, engagement strategies with global regulators, and considerations for self-reporting during high-stakes investigations.

Liam Lane's article in LexisNexis Corporate Crime analysis discusses a significant case involving the National Crime Agency (NCA) and its implications for future enforcement of sanctions breaches. The case suggests a potential shift towards stronger and more decisive actions by law enforcement agencies in addressing sanctions violations, with broader implications for how such breaches are handled moving forward.

Nick Ephgrave last week set out an ambitious transformation plan, including speeding up cases and improving disclosure. But solicitors specialising in white-collar crime remain sceptical...

Over the past year, the UK has implemented sweeping reforms concerning how corporates can become liable for fraud.

Hayley Ichilcik recently spoke to Anti-Corruption Report about the UK government's proposed reforms to corporate criminal liability in England and Wales.

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