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Fraud Crackdown: What The Serious Fraud Office Funding Boost Means For Those Facing Fraud Allegations
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is a prosecuting authority as part of the UK’s criminal justice system, responsible for investigating and prosecuting serious or complex fraud, including bribery and corruption.…
Obstruction of a Highway: Understanding Protest Rights Post-Director of Public Prosecutions v Ziegler
Legislation on Obstruct Highway The legislation says that, “If a person, without lawful authority or excuse, in any way wilfully obstructs the free passage along a highway he is guilty…
Second Time Lucky? Lord Chancellor Announces Increased Sentencing Powers for Magistrates’
In May 2022 the then Conservative government doubled sentencing powers for Magistrates’ from 6 to 12 months, reasoning that the move would “provide additional capacity to drive down the backlog…
Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2): The Search for The Truth Continues…
On Monday 14 October 2024 Tranche 2 (Phase 2) of the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI) will commence with opening statements from Counsel to the Inquiry, and Core Participants, both police…
