39 results found

So, finally, the Guidance under the Bribery Act is with us and the requirement for businesses to have adequate anti bribery procedures in place comes into force as from 1st July 2011.

The evidence that most often helps defend a false sexual allegation includes messages and call records, location data, CCTV, witness accounts and documentary records, examined together and in context. No single item usually decides a case: the defence task is to build the full picture, as early as possible.

A new strategic partnership has been launched to guide Seen, Heard, Diverted, a three-year programme working with neurodivergent young people to help shape how the justice system responds to them.

When an individual faces civil recovery proceedings in the High Court the first priority will be legal representation. Thereafter, one of the first considerations for the legal team will be the issue of funding.

AI technology has revolutionized legal document drafting, but relying on it for DBS cases and police record deletion applications can lead to serious pitfalls. From false citations and contradictory recommendations to privacy risks and regulatory warnings, discover why specialized legal expertise remains essential when your career and reputation are at stake.

According to the Ministry of Justice, The Bribery Act ‘reforms the criminal law to provide a new, modern and comprehensive scheme of bribery offences that will enable courts and prosecutors to respond more effectively to bribery at home and abroad’.

When a former HSBC executive was prohibited from working in regulated financial services following a train fare evasion conviction, it demonstrated how conduct outside the workplace can end a successful career. This case serves as a stark warning for solicitors, accountants, financial advisers, healthcare professionals and other regulated individuals about the far-reaching consequences of dishonesty allegations beyond criminal penalties.

As from April 2011, Employers will be liable to criminal prosecution for the actions of employees involved in bribery, irrespective of whether they were aware of it, unless they can show that they had in place adequate measures to prevent bribery.

Police in England have today announced the trial of what is believed to be the world’s first roadside breathalyser designed specifically to detect nitrous oxide, more commonly known as “laughing gas”. For anyone concerned about drug driving investigations, this represents a significant development and could mark a turning point in how these cases are investigated and prosecuted.

On the 10th June 2010, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) published details of ancillary orders imposed to 'aid the lifetime management of offenders'.

Those who deal with cases brought by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (DBIS) for offences under Insolvency Act 1986 Part IX Chapter VI (ss. 353 – 362) will also be familiar with the various authorities often cited by the Department in the sentencing guidance.

During a criminal investigation, there will often be a vast amount of information obtained and considered by the police. When charges are brought, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) may disclose some of this information as evidence, serving it as witness statements and exhibits.

Domestic violence bail conditions can be far-reaching. If you are released on bail during a domestic abuse investigation, you may be required to leave your own home, to stay away from a partner or family member, and to limit contact with your children, all before any decision to charge has been made. These conditions can be challenged, and getting early advice on them matters, because they can remain in place for a long time while an investigation continues.

Football supporters face increasingly strict policing and surveillance at matches, with 2,460 Football Banning Orders now in place - the highest number in 14 years. Understanding the specific laws and regulations that apply at football grounds can help fans avoid arrests, criminal records, and multi-year bans that can result from seemingly minor incidents.

A groundbreaking three-year partnership between Olliers Solicitors and Greater Manchester Youth Network launches the 'Seen, Heard, Diverted' initiative to address the shocking statistic that 80% of children in the youth justice system are neurodivergent. Can early intervention, rights education, and professional training prevent the systemic criminalisation of autistic and ADHD children across Greater Manchester?

The independent Commission's findings against Manchester City FC for serious breaches of Premier League financial rules have sparked crucial debates about transparency, disciplinary processes, and the future of sports regulation. This landmark decision raises fundamental questions about how sporting bodies balance fairness, consistency, and regulatory discretion when enforcing financial compliance rules. The case's implications extend far beyond football, offering insights into regulatory frameworks, sancti

If the police contact you about a sexual offence allegation, do not answer questions or attend any interview before taking specialist legal advice. You are entitled to advice first, and the decisions made in the first days of an investigation often shape the entire outcome.

The defence of diminished responsibility in murder cases sets an exceptionally high legal threshold that many assume is automatically met by a mental illness diagnosis. Even with well-documented psychiatric histories and expert testimony, defendants face the challenging burden of proving their mental functioning was substantially impaired at the time of the offence.