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The Coronavirus Bill 2020 (the "Bill") received Royal Assent and passed into law on Wednesday, 25 March 2020. Amongst a wide range of emergency measures, the Bill includes urgently-needed ...

THE SUPREME COURT'S 2018 term got underway on October 1, with the media spotlight focused on the naming of a successor to Justice Anthony M. Kennedy.

At the ending of the Brexit "transition period" on 31 December 2020, the UK became a "third country" under EU law.

The rapid global spread of COVID-19 is having a major impact on all aspects of society, including the transport and logistics industry.

In a claim for a violation of the operational duty under articles 2 or 3[1] of the European Convention of Human Rights, the applicant must satisfy the...

Its 2024/25 Business Plan outlines how the regulator intends to fulfil that promise in the next 12 months.

The purpose of such a prescribed form would be to give reporters greater guidance on the information that should be included in a report.

Speeding offences in England and Wales carry penalties ranging from fixed penalty notices to driving bans and custodial sentences, depending on severity. The Magistrates' Court uses specific sentencing guidelines that categorise offences into bands based on how much the speed limit was exceeded. Understanding these guidelines, available defences, and mitigating circumstances can help motorists protect their driving licences and minimise penalties.

In relation to insolvent liquidations under U.K. law, one of the primary objectives will be the implementation of an efficient process to preserve and recover assets for the benefit of the creditors.

The Court of Appeal recently provided guidance on the proper and established procedure for prosecution authorities seeking to rely on evidence provided by an assisting offender. In R v. Hutchinson [2024] EWCA...

The article discusses the increasing U.S. extraditions for crypto-related crimes, highlighting recent cases where individuals were extradited for alleged cryptocurrency money laundering. It underscores the U.S.'s broad jurisdictional reach in such cases and potential INTERPOL involvement.

The first blog in this series explored the revised professional behaviour framework introduced by the ICAEW and ICAS Codes of Ethics and considered the distinction between professional and personal life.

In a significant policy announcement, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed that they will no longer initiate investigations into so-called non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) following the high-profile case of Graham?

Last year's annual reports on maritime crime and piracy may have made for some lurid headlines worldwide, but a deep dive into the underlying data reveals a consistent decrease...

It has been a very controversial couple of weeks for freedom of speech in the academy.

When making an application for entry clearance or leave to remain (permission to stay) in the UK, migrants must meet various suitability requirements and must show that their application...

Public inquiries have consistently made headlines in recent months. This type of inquiries typically focuses on major incidents that have significantly impacted a large number or group of people.