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.

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) increased the already wide ranging powers available to the courts in relation to the confiscation and asset forfeiture regimes provided under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 and the Drug Trafficking Act of 1994.

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.

Facing an allegation of murder or manslaughter is one of the most traumatic experiences a person, and their family, can endure. For those under investigation, the legal process can feel bewildering, yet the consequences can be life changing. And, for loved ones, particularly where someone is remanded in custody, the sense of helplessness can be overwhelming.

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.  

2009 sees the introduction of the Attorney Generals Prosecutors’ Convention.

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.

The UK Government has set out to reform the way that healthcare professional regulators work to modernise and bring the regulatory system up to date. As part of the plans to reform, the General Medical Council (GMC) became a multiprofessional regulator responsible for the regulation of physician associates (PAs) and anesthesia associates (Aas) from December 2024.

Does current UK asset forfeiture law strike the correct balance between the interests of the general public in the recovery of the proceeds of crime and the rights of the defendant?

In a move that will evoke comparisons with US style plea bargaining the Attorney General has issued Guidelines on plea discussions in cases of serious or complex fraud.

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”. 

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?

If you or someone close to you is facing an allegation of murder, you are likely feeling overwhelmed, frightened and unsure what will happen next. Murder investigations move quickly, the consequences are severe, and the process can feel impenetrable to anyone unfamiliar with the criminal justice system. 

Does current UK asset forfeiture law strike the correct balance between the interests of the general public in the recovery of the proceeds of crime and the rights of the defendant?

If you or someone close to you is facing an allegation of murder or manslaughter, you are likely going through an extremely stressful and frightening time. Modern criminal investigations often heavily rely on DNA evidence murder cases – frequently portrayed as a near-infallible “gold standard” for proving guilt.