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Encrochat Phones Hacked
Article by: Deepak Vij In June 2020, it is believed that the National Crime Agency (NCA) and other international law enforcement agencies including Europol have…
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Sentence – New Law: Serve half or Two-Thirds?
Article by: Zaki Hashmi The Release of Prisoners (Alteration of Relevant Proportion of Sentence) Order 2020 came into force on 1 April 2020 and has…
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COVID-19 and Prisons. Is there a way out for vulnerable prisoners?
Article by: Deepak Vij and Katherine Higgs As the ongoing panic about the spread of COVID-19 continues across the globe many people are working from…
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The Bribery Act: Commercial Organisations
Article by: Deepak Vij and Taimoor Tarafdar. On 1st July 2011 the Bribery Act 2010 came into force. Under section 7 of the Act a…
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New Defence: Modern Slavery and Forced Labour
Section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 – a new defence for victims of modern slavery and forced labour Article by: Zaki Hashmi. The…
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End the uncertainty caused by long police investigations
Article by: Claire Anderson. Leaving suspects in the dark for years can destroy lives – our justice system must unite for change. Waiting for results…
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MULTI MILLION POUND CARBON CREDIT AND DIAMOND FRAUD TRIAL COLLAPSES AT SOUTHWARK CROWN COURT
Article by: Fergus Harrington. In this article Fergus Harrington, Solicitor at ABV Solicitors, reflects on the events that took place this week at Southwark Crown…
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Unexplained Wealth Orders – Another Weapon in the Government’s Armoury?
Article by: Akhtar Ahmad and Rohit Sharma. The UK has taken a further step in its fight against alleged foreign criminals and Organised Crime Groups…
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Powers of the Police: When to provide your mobile phone PIN or Password
Article by: Amirah Ajaz Can a Police Officer seize your mobile phone and do you have to provide your PIN or Password? When arresting a…
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Article by: Claire Anderson It was announced yesterday that police forces across the UK will now be seeking the consent of complainants to examine…
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