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The theatre that never closed during the World War 2 blitz may now be forced to by an anonymous group of feminists.

The cost of being a victim of crime? An extraordinary £77million, according to TalkTalk at the recent sentencing of one of the individuals who hacked their systems

Whistleblowing hotlines enhance transparency within a company; the creation of a whistleblowing internal procedure for a company implies a number of issues from a data protection and criminal law...

Santa visits us once a year, but sadly this time of year can also be an opportune time for other types of visitors. Whilst the Christmas/New Year window is usually a restful and rejoiceful time of year,...

The term "proceeds of crime" tends to conjure up images of popular HBO crime dramas and 1950s gambling rings.

On 1 September 2012, a new law came into force to make residential squatting a criminal offence.

In today's digital age, where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about both awe-inspiring possibilities and unprecedented threats...

Greater use of technology to identify the risks of money laundering and other financial crime is being considered by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Businesses are being urged to back the Environment Agency’s crackdown on waste crime as a major new report reveals a three fold increase in prosecutions.

Yesterday, the Scottish passed the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill.

Domestic abuse extends far beyond physical violence, encompassing coercive control, financial manipulation, and emotional harm that often intensifies after separation. Scottish law provides several protective remedies including Domestic Abuse Interdicts, Non-Harassment Orders, and Exclusion Orders, but understanding when mediation is appropriate versus when legal intervention becomes necessary requires careful assessment of power dynamics and safety concerns.

On 16 July 2025, the Insolvency Service unveiled a new five-year strategy, heralding a significant expansion of its role in the fight against economic crime.

The Council of the European Union adopted a revised directive on environmental crime in March that substantially broadens the scope of offences covered by environmental criminal law and increases...

Contempt of court is criminal, and the reach of the police is long.

A recent prosecution in the UK illustrates how product safety regulators in Europe are increasingly willing to use criminal enforcement powers

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (ECCT Bill) is now in its final stages through parliament and the Government remain confident that it will get royal...

The ramifications for those found to be in civil contempt (as presided over by the High Court), and, in particular, the court’s power to enforce such a finding against a contemnor who resides overseas, are more far reaching than many (civil) lawyers realise.