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- Business Defence
What is the Difference Between Corporate Manslaughter and Gross Negligence Manslaughter
In England and Wales, manslaughter charges can arise from serious failures in professional duty, leading to tragic outcomes. Two such ...
- Criminal Law
Cyber Flashing Offences: What You Need to Know
On 31st January 2024, a new criminal offence was introduced in England to address the issue of unsolicited explicit images, often referred to as ...
- Criminal Law
Understanding the Role of a Criminal Barrister in England and Wales
The criminal justice system is a complex web of laws, procedures, and institutions designed to maintain law and order within society. At the ...
- Local
Askews Announces Expansion of our Criminal Law Department
In response to the evolving landscape of legal challenges and the increasing demand for specialised expertise, Askews Legal LLP has recently expanded ...
- Criminal Law
What Are Business Owners’ Anti-Money Laundering Responsibilities?
Although no one expects business owners to become experts at detecting white-collar crime, under money laundering regulations, certain businesses ...
- Uncategorised
Planning to take your children on holiday during school term time? Here’s what you need to know
It’s that time of year again, where up to 1 in 6 parents will take their children out of school during term time, to go on a family holiday. ...
- Criminal Law
The Importance of Providing a Clear and Concise s.18 Statement of Information
In the context of confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), a clear and concise section 18 Statement of Information is an ...
- Criminal Law
CPIH – Should A More Pragmatic Approach Be Adopted in POCA Proceedings?
If you are facing Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings, you may already feel overwhelmed by the complex calculations involved in determining the ...
- Criminal Law
POCA: The Improper Use of Section 10 Assumptions
Defendants subjected to Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) proceedings following a criminal conviction often find the process irrational and ...
- Criminal Law
Proceeds of Crime – The Difference Between Account Freezing Orders And Restraint Orders
In recent years, law enforcement agencies in England have increasingly relied on financial restrictions to disrupt criminal enterprises and recover ...