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Whistleblower protection and proposals for reform

16.04.2024 | When an individual raises concerns regarding suspected wrongdoing, important legal considerations arise for organisations: it can lead to an internal investigation, the interest of regulatory authorities or litigation....


Greenwashing enforcement is not going away

15.04.2024 | For many years, companies have been selling or promoting products under claims that they have high ethical, social and governance (ESG) and/or sustainability credentials. In many cases, these...


Punishing difference: why are neurodivergent children disproportionately punished by our education and youth justice systems?

14.04.2024 | The inescapable conclusions is that there is something inherent within our education and youth justice systems that punishes difference.


Demystifying loss of control

13.04.2024 | The recent Channel 4 TV programme The Jury: Murder Trial focused attention on the jury trial process, but went for drama and sensationalism over accuracy, as our colleague...


Food, fraudulent food

10.04.2024 | Over the past decade, food fraud has emerged as a particularly pervasive issue, both internationally and within the UK. In recent years, the UK has experienced several high-profile...


New sentencing guidelines are now in force

09.04.2024 | On 1 April 2024, a number of new and amended sentencing guidelines came into effect, following publication of the results of a consultation by the Sentencing Council which...


Health and Safety / Corporate Manslaughter – Q1 2024

03.04.2024 | This quarterly update provides a summary of a selection of news stories relating to health and safety law investigations and prosecutions, as well as key corporate manslaughter cases,...


UK FIU report reveals more efficient and better quality SARs reporting landscape

02.04.2024 | The NCA’s UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) has published its latest Annual Report (somewhat later in the year than usual). The UKFIU is responsible for receiving, analysing and...


WhatsUp? When instant messaging causes trouble

28.03.2024 | Instant messaging is now a fundamental part of our working and personal lives. However, for financial services firms and their employees in particular, where the two areas overlap,...


Guidance on prosecuting offences under the Online Safety Act 2023

26.03.2024 | The Online Safety Act 2023 (the OSA 2023) now has a firmly established statutory footing, and is making significant waves in the online regulation landscape. To further consolidate...


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