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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 is stressful, whether it be for medical tests or exams, indeed anything that will have an impact on one’s life and future. Imagine a serious sexual allegation is made against…
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 Court: We represented one of eight individuals charged with conspiracy to defraud through the fraudulent selling of carbon credits and diamonds as alternative investments. They were charged following a five-year…
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 (OCG’s) who utilise the banking industry and property market to launder the proceeds of crime. The High Court Judgement in the case of Mrs A and her £11.5m London property…
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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…
Read MoreMULTI 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…
Read MoreUnexplained 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…
Read MorePowers of the Police: When to provide your mobile phone PIN or Password
Article by: Louise Ahmad Can a Police Officer seize your mobile phone and do you have to provide your PIN or Password? When arresting a…
Read MoreRape Cases – Police to seek the consent of complainants to examine their phones in rape cases
Article by: Claire Anderson It was announced yesterday that police forces across the UK will now be seeking the consent of complainants to examine…
Read MoreThe right to be offensive? CAA v The Director of Public Prosecutions [2019] EWHC 9 (Admin)
Article by: Zaki Hashmi In English law the right to free speech is governed in large part by the provisions of section 5 of…
Read MoreThe Sharp End of the Law? Knife Crime Prevention Orders
Article by: Alice Brackenbury A glance at any current news source reveals rising government and public concern about knife crime. The latest government proposal…
Read MoreEURIBOR AND LIBOR: Defending Prosecutions by the SFO
Article by: Deepak Vij Amirah Ajaz Since 2015 the Serious Fraud Office has brought a series of prosecutions alleging the manipulation and rigging of…
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