Few people who receive a notice of an application to extend a moratorium period under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) will have the slightest idea what it means.

Last week the Supreme Court heard the long-awaited appeal in the case of R (KBR Inc) v Director of the Serious Fraud Office.

As part of its response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the FCA announced finalised guidance designed to support consumers facing financial hardship...

Healthcare organisations have written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pushing for the introduction of emergency legislation to protect healthcare professionals...

BCL partner John Binns's corporate crime analysis for ‘R (Youssef) v Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs' has been published by Lexis PSL.

John Binns talks us through the UK's version of the Magnitsky provisions and why they are unclear.

The UK government has introduced significant changes to its sanctions framework, including new powers to target criminal networks, expanded enforcement capabilities...

The European Court of Human Rights unanimously ruled that Georgia violated David Kezerashvili's fair trial rights (Article 6.1 ECHR), undermining his politically influenced conviction. Georgia's misrepresentation of the judgment highlights ongoing political sensitivities and rights breaches.

As the UK lockdown eases, friends and relatives are reuniting, shops are once again welcoming customers, and beer gardens are full of chatter.

BCL partner Julian Hayes and associate Greta Barkle's article titled ‘The UK ICO's modified approach to data regulation during COVID-19 is welcome but risks remain' has been published by Euronews.

BCL partner Julian Hayes's article discussing the ICO's new guidance on safeguards for the online treatment of children's personal data has been published by Open Access Government.

BCL partner Julian Hayes and legal assistant Andrew Watson's article examining the critical balance between human rights, privacy and the use of biometric technology by the police...

BCL partners Michael Drury and John Binns write for Money Laundering Bulletin discussing the recent case of NCA v Baker

When fully operational, OPOs will inevitably be used to circumvent the traditional MLA process.

BCL partner Shaul Brazil and associate Evgeni Voznoi represented the well-known Ukrainian journalist and political commentator Dmytro Gordon in his successful application to the European Court of Human Rights.

Anne Sacoolas, a US citizen, has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving via video link at a plea and case management hearing at the Old Bailey on 20 October 2022.

If HMRC suspects irregularities in your tax position, then it is absolutely correct that it is preferable to be under investigation by HMRC's civil investigators rather than their criminal counterparts.

Shell is being taken to court over oil spills; the UK is trying to tighten transparency rules on Modern Slavery at the same time as they water down protections.

In the latest of our legal guide series, BCL partner John Binns explores the sorts of considerations that regulated-sector businesses should have when establishing themselves.

The UK sanctioned three settler outposts and four Israeli organizations, alleging support of violence against West Bank communities. These sanctions under the global human rights regime highlight businesses' need for due diligence in sensitive regions and compliance with UK sanctions policies.