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INTERPOL's Red Notice, widely known and often controversial, is not the only notice issued by the organization. The Orange Notice, for example, warns of potential public safety threats. While not publicly accessible, Orange Notices can be inquired about and require legal expertise for understanding and potential challenges.

The article discusses INTERPOL's Purple Notice, which requests or provides information about criminal methods, devices, or hiding tactics, primarily related to organized crime. Unlike the Red Notice, it is not an arrest warrant. Member countries can request its issuance.

Hawala banking is an informal value transfer system that has existed for centuries, originating in South Asia and the Middle East. While widely used for legitimate purposes...

1 December 2012 saw the launch of the DBS which was established under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 and merges the functions of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

The Court of Appeal's ruling in R (on the application of World Uyghur Congress) v National Crime Agency clarifies that acquiring criminal property for "adequate consideration" does not cleanse it of criminal status for subsequent parties. This has significant implications for AML compliance, requiring firms to reassess due diligence processes and potential use of Defence Against Money Laundering applications.

Earlier articles mention the background and principles behind Modern Slavery legislation.

Our Motoring Defence team has seen a 300% increase in motorists who have unknowingly bought insurance from so-called “ghost brokers”: fraudsters selling invalid or manipulated policies that leave drivers completely exposed.

We examine the annual BRC surveys findings and consider the implications for retailers and their employees.

Since the launch of the Government's Resources and Waste Strategy in 2018, regulatory authorities have endeavoured to widen their powers to investigate and tackle the problem of waste crime.

The decision provides helpful guidance on how courts are likely to approach the question of whether to make such an order.

The entitlement of a client to keep confidential its communications with legal advisors is often considered sacrosanct

The founding principles of policing, as defined by Sir Robert Peel, are as true and necessary today as they ever were.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic has forced many countries into lockdown and in turn many businesses have had to turn themselves inside out and implement work from home (WFH) on a scale not seen before.

Recent computer hackings of big retailers Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Harrods – and the ensuing commercial fall-out – have thrown the normally covert world of cybercrime under the spotlight.

In the recent case of FW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Limited v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company [2025] EWCA Civ 1458, the Court of Appeal decided that a party who acts contrary to the spirit and purpose of an injunction will not be guilty of criminal contempt. This decision is important for applicants seeking interim injunctive relief as well as respondents opposing any relief.

As the summer season arrives many young people are keen to resume foreign holidays, with Spain being a top choice of destination for many.

Understanding when driving offences on private land can lead to prosecution is crucial for motorists and landowners alike. The distinction between public and private property under the Road Traffic Act 1988 depends on public accessibility rather than ownership, meaning offences in car parks, private roads, and similar locations may still result in criminal charges.

When accused of a crime in Spain, you will face the intricacies of Spanish law and the legal system.