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The UK Government's Battle Against Fraud

The government has produced statistics and argued it is turning the tide against public sector fraud. Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli looks at the figures and the bigger picture.

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

Non-Crime Hate Incidents: A New Policing Frontier? (21 October 2025)

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?

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Spanish Criminal Law Reform 2025

There are constant changes throughout the world, such as crime rates, that all countries need to monitor to ensure that their criminal procedures and law addresses the issues.

United Kingdom Criminal

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Giambrone & Partners

Two UK Men To Be Sentenced In US Over Multi-Million Dollar Wine Fraud

Two British men will be sentenced in the US next year after admitting their role in a $99 million wine fraud.

United Kingdom Criminal

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

Failure To Remember: Why Organisations Shouldn't Forget About Bribery And Tax Evasion

United Kingdom Criminal

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Foot Anstey Solicitors

Understanding ECCTA: What Is The "Reasonable Procedures" Defence And How Does It Affect Your Contracts?

United Kingdom Criminal

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Gowling WLG

Economic Crime And Corporate Transparency Act 2023 — The Radical Reforms To Companies House And Corporate Criminal Liability Explained

United Kingdom Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Preparing For The Casey Inquiry: The Importance Of Language

United Kingdom Government

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Browne Jacobson

UK To Introduce Mandatory Identity Verification For Directors And PSCs From November 2025

United Kingdom Commercial

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Attempted Murder Acquittal In South London Shooting Case

United Kingdom Criminal

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Carson Kaye

Criminal Risk Under Scrutiny In The Boardroom

United Kingdom Commercial

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Addleshaw Goddard

UK Non-disclosure Agreements Under The Spotlight: What Employers Need To Know

United Kingdom Employment

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A&O Shearman

Criminal Appeals Reform: What The Law Commission's Consultation Could Mean For Your Case

United Kingdom Criminal

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Carson Kaye

New Sentencing Guidelines For Blackmail, Kidnap, False Imprisonment, Aggravated Vehicle Taking, And Driving Disqualifications

United Kingdom Criminal

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Carson Kaye

Indefinite Leave To Remain In The UK - Changes To Requirements

United Kingdom Employment

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Addleshaw Goddard

Traveling To Europe? What You Need To Know About New EES And ETIAS (Podcast)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Mayer Brown

A Guide To Marriage And Civil Partnership Visit Visas

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

UK Immigration Salary List 2025

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Fitness Giants Face Off: Strava Sues Garmin Over Segments And Heatmaps

United Kingdom IP

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Rouse

Failure To Prevent Fraud: What The New Legislation Means For Your Organisation

The UK's corporate crime landscape is about to undergo a significant shift. From 1 September 2025, a new criminal offence will come into force under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA)...

United Kingdom Criminal

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Carson Kaye

'Scattered Spider' And The Rise In Global Cybercrime

Recent computer hackings of big retailers Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Harrods – and the ensuing commercial fall-out – have thrown the normally covert world of cybercrime under the spotlight.

United Kingdom Criminal

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Carson Kaye

UK Prosecutors Update Corporate Prosecution Guidance Ahead Of New Anti-Fraud Laws

With days to go before the UK's new "failure to prevent fraud" offense comes into force under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)...

United Kingdom Criminal

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Arnold & Porter

The Strasbourg Court Opines On Russian Actions In Ukraine

Three weeks ago, in an outcome with which even its sternest critics are unlikely to disagree, the European Court of Human Rights ("the Strasbourg Court" / "the Court") handed down a landmark ruling in Netherlands and Ukraine v. Russia.

United Kingdom Government

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BCL Solicitors LLP

Hawala Banking: A Legal Perspective On Risks And Compliance In The UK

United Kingdom Finance

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Spencer West

Understanding The Youth Justice System: Protecting Your Child's Rights (15 August 2025)

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Section 28: The Increasing Use Of Pre-Recorded Evidence In Criminal Trials

United Kingdom Criminal

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Carson Kaye

Juries On Trial – An Appraisal Of The Independent Review Of The Criminal Courts

United Kingdom Litigation

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Carson Kaye

Analysis: National Audit On Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation And Abuse (June 2025)

United Kingdom Government

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Browne Jacobson

Sudden Death Or Serious Assault Abroad - Giambrone And Partners Can Help With The Fight For Justice

United Kingdom Litigation

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Giambrone & Partners

Corporate Failure To Prevent Fraud

United Kingdom Criminal

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Spencer West

Inquest Into Death Of Nottinghamshire Teen Raises Concerns Over Emergency Response

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Rothera Bray

LIBOR Convictions Under Scrutiny: Tom Hayes And The Case For Malicious Prosecution (25 July 2025)

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

FCA Enforcement: End Of Term Report

United Kingdom Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corporate Failure To Prevent Fraud

The new corporate ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud' offence under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) will come into effect on 1 September 2025.

United Kingdom Criminal

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Spencer West

Inquest Into Death Of Nottinghamshire Teen Raises Concerns Over Emergency Response

The family of 17-year-old Finlay James Turner-Smith have spoken of their heartbreak following the conclusion of an inquest into his death. The inquest into his tragic death on 23rd March 2024...

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Rothera Bray

LIBOR Convictions Under Scrutiny: Tom Hayes And The Case For Malicious Prosecution (25 July 2025)

The recent quashing of criminal convictions against former traders Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo has reignited discussion around the legal...

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

FCA Enforcement: End Of Term Report

While the FCA continues to mull how it might share more information on themes and trends in its enforcement work (following enthusiasm for this sort of market update from respondents...

United Kingdom Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

From Watchdog To Enforcer: The Insolvency Service Targets Financial Crime

United Kingdom Insolvency

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Macfarlanes LLP

When Can The Police Stop And Search Someone? (10 July 2025)

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), Section 1, grants police officers the power to stop and search individuals or vehicles when they have reasonable grounds...

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

What To Do If Your Holiday In Italy Is Ruined By An Assault?

Italy is one of the most popular and beloved tourist destinations in the world but even during a dream vacation, unpleasant episodes can occur, such as physical, verbal or even psychological assault.

United Kingdom Criminal

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Giambrone & Partners

Leveson Review Must Address Court Delays

The imminent Leveson review highlights critical systemic issues in the criminal justice system, calling for urgent action...

United Kingdom Criminal

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BCL Solicitors LLP

Bad Boy (But Not) For Life: The Prosecution Of Sean Combs

On 3 July 2025, Sean Combs fell to his knees when he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeer conspiracy (and convicted of the two lesser counts of transportation to engage in prostitution).

United Kingdom Criminal

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BCL Solicitors LLP

New UK Guidance On Restrictions On Non-disclosure Agreements

United Kingdom Employment

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Withers LLP

Fraud's New Frontline: Why Civil Litigators Are Thinking Criminal

United Kingdom Criminal

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Devonshires

Top 5 Takeaways: Crime And Policing Bill Breakfast Briefing

United Kingdom Criminal

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Devonshires

The FCA's Streamlined Enforcement Guide: How Significant Are The Changes?

United Kingdom Finance

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Macfarlanes LLP

A Wind Of Change Is Blowing: The Office Of The Whistleblower Bill

United Kingdom Employment

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Devonshires

Benefit Fraud Investigations: What You Need To Know (11 June 2025)

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Can You Sue Police If They Lose Evidence When Investigating Your Criminal Allegation? (6 June 2025)

United Kingdom Criminal

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

How Civil Litigation Is Fighting The Financial Fraud Epidemic

United Kingdom Criminal

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Giambrone & Partners

Understanding ECCTA: What Are The Key Provisions Of The Economic Crime And Corporate Transparency Act?

United Kingdom Commercial

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Gowling WLG

Extension Of Corporate Criminal Liability In The United Kingdom

United Kingdom Criminal

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Bracewell

When A Tweet Becomes A Crime: What The Lucy Connolly Case Says About Online Hatred (20 May 2025)

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

AlixPartners 2025 Global Risk Survey

Worldwide Strategy

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AlixPartners

Disclosure In The Digital Age: Independent Review Of Disclosure And Fraud Offences

United Kingdom Criminal

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BCL Solicitors LLP

What To Expect During Extradition Proceedings (30 April 2025)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Eye On Economic Crime: SFO Releases New Guidance On Corporate Cooperation And Enforcement

United Kingdom Commercial

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Mayer Brown

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BCL Solicitors LLP

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Dentons

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