In recent years there has been an increase in the number of headlines and news stories touting the UK as a safe haven for money launderers. Nowhere is this more prevalent than within the London property market. However, as of 31…
The recent Supreme Court judgment in Ivey v Genting Casinos (UK)[1] attracted tabloid headlines. The Court was composed of five justices: Lord Neuberger, Lady Hale, Lord Kerr, Lord Thomas, and Lord Hughes. They harmonised the civil and criminal test for dishonesty…
We have noted in previous briefings the apparent increase in the CQC’s use of its powers as a prosecution authority. We have particularly noted the outcome of the latest prosecutions. Where providers are charged with an offence it is important to…
In November 2016, Mr David Sellu had his conviction for gross negligence manslaughter quashed by the Court of Appeal. He was originally sentenced to two and a half years’ imprisonment in late 2013, of which he served 15 months before…
In June 2013, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) launched the Victims’ Right to Review (VRR) Scheme. The VRR allows victims of crime to request a review of a police decision not to prosecute an individual under investigation. The VRR allows a…
