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In this edition of the UK Enforcement newsletter, we provide an update on recent economic crime matters in the UK. We consider the recent regulatory and enforcement actions...

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Mental capacity law is often discussed in the context of protecting vulnerable individuals from harm. However, some of the most difficult cases arise when a person who has capacity...

This series of articles will examine the domestic deportation framework that governs the deportation of non-British nationals convicted of criminal offences in the UK.

The Independent Football Regulator, established under the Football Governance Act 2025, wields unprecedented investigatory and enforcement powers over English football clubs. With the authority to impose criminal penalties including imprisonment and substantial financial sanctions, the regulator represents a fundamental transformation in football governance. How will clubs, officers, and stakeholders navigate this new regulatory landscape where noncompliance carries consequences comparable to those imposed

Magistrates' Courts follow structured sentencing guidelines when determining penalties for drink driving offences, with alcohol readings establishing initial categories that are then adjusted based on aggravating factors, mitigating circumstances, previous convictions and guilty plea credit. The court must balance consistency with individual case circumstances when deciding between fines, community orders, custodial sentences and the length of driving bans, while also considering special reasons arguments a

Gaslighting can undermine your sense of reality and form part of coercive control in relationships. This guide explains how gaslighting works as psychological manipulation, when it may constitute emotional abuse or coercive control under UK law, and what legal protections are available through family courts when dealing with narcissistic behaviour during relationships and separation.

Care homes and supported living environments increasingly face difficult questions about sexual relationships, particularly in terms of balancing safeguarding risks and promoting autonomy.

Simon Readhead KC, President of the Medico-Legal Society, gave his Presidential Address on 13th October 2022.

If someone you love has been arrested for murder or manslaughter, the shock can be overwhelming. You may be frightened, confused, and desperate to help, especially if it feels like everything is moving faster than you can keep up.  

Being under investigation for a false rape allegation can be terrifying. These cases are among the most serious and sensitive in the criminal justice system, often involving one person’s word against another’s, with scientific and medical forensic evidence playing a prominent role. As a person under investigation, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by terms like “SARC exam”, “forensic evidence”, and “DNA analysis”. 

In this edition of our Enforcement Update, we summarise the key developments in the last quarter of 2018 and the areas in which activity is expected in the coming year, notably:

Vehicle number plates serve a crucial function in identifying vehicles on UK roads, enabling law enforcement, automated camera systems, and regulatory compliance.

In our first edition of the Enforcement Newsletter for 2026, we consider the following updates relating to economic crime and regulation in the United Kingdom (UK)...

This article examines the latest trends in U.K. regulatory enforcement and supervisory action and highlights the key takeaways for firms in 2025 and beyond.

The law around indecent images is evolving fast to keep up with artificial intelligence. Today’s AI tools can create incredibly realistic sexual images and videos, including of children, from scratch or by manipulating innocent photos. These “synthetic” indecent images raise urgent questions: is it illegal to make or possess them if no real child was physically harmed? What about AI “deepfakes” that put someone’s face into a sexual image?

What should an arbitrator do when they suspect one or both parties to the arbitration has committed, is committing or intends to commit a criminal offence?

With UK businesses embracing hybrid working patterns, a typical week for many staff now sees them combining remote working and working from an office location.