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Arrest Without Reason: Jersey And Guernsey's Anti-money Laundering Laws And The Trial That Never Ends

Jersey and Guernsey's anti-money laundering laws have created a Kafkaesque system where bank accounts can be frozen indefinitely based on mere suspicion, without judicial oversight or time limits. This article examines how compliance officers' concerns can trap account holders in a legal limbo, and explores the emerging 'private law action' that offers a potential escape route through the courts.

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Collas Crill

Corporate Criminal Liability Expanded To All Crimes Under The Crime And Policing Act 2026

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 fundamentally transforms corporate criminal liability in the UK by making companies liable for any criminal offense committed by senior managers acting within their authority.

United Kingdom Criminal

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Arnold & Porter

Ultra Electronics DPA – Lessons From The First SFO DPA In Five Years

The SFO has agreed its first DPA in five years in relation to a failure by Ultra Electronics to prevent bribery in Oman and Algeria. The case provides a reminder of the importance of tailoring anti-bribery and corruption policies and procedures to the specific risks a company faces.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Rewriting The Rules On Corporate Criminal Liability

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (CPA 2026), which received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, will significantly extend corporate criminal liability from 29 June 2026...

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Lewis Silkin

Eye On Economic Crime: Key Takeaways From The UK Serious Fraud Office's Business Plan 2026-27

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Mayer Brown

Significant Broadening Of UK Corporate Criminal Liability

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WilmerHale

The Crime And Policing Act 2026: Expanding Corporate Criminal Liability Beyond Economic Crime

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Travers Smith LLP

UK Government's Fraud Strategy Framework: 2026 To 2029

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K&L Gates LLP

Home Advantage: English Courts Confirm Jurisdiction Over Crypto Fraud Claims

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Dechert

Commercial Court Decision Confirms Corporate Dishonesty Cannot Be Assembled From The Innocent States Of Mind Of Different Executives

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How AI Use Can Increase Failure To Prevent Fraud Risk

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WilmerHale

SFO Announces Deferred Prosecution Agreement With Ultra Electronics

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BCL Solicitors LLP

Internal Investigations Checklist

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Mayer Brown

Crime And Policing Act 2026 Receives Royal Assent

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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(2nd Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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(1st Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

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Failure to Prevent Fraud: What to Expect and How to Prepare

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BCL Solicitors LLP

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Corporate Criminal Liability Expanded To All Crimes Under The Crime And Policing Act 2026

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 fundamentally transforms corporate criminal liability in the UK by making companies liable for any criminal offense committed by senior managers acting within their authority.

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The Crime And Policing Act 2026: Expanding Corporate Criminal Liability Beyond Economic Crime

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces a sweeping expansion of corporate criminal liability in the UK, extending the reformed identification doctrine to all criminal offences beyond economic crime. This fundamental shift means organisations can now be held liable when senior managers commit any criminal offence within their authority, with no reasonable procedures defence available.

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Travers Smith LLP

Corporate Criminal Liability – Identification Doctrine Extended For All Offences

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Internal Investigations Checklist

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Mayer Brown

Crime And Policing Act 2026 Receives Royal Assent

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Transparency International Publishes The CPI 2025

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Companies House Is Ramping Up Prosecutions For Late Accounts

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Waste Packaging Fraud: Investigations And Prosecution Risks

In March 2026, Environment Agency (EA) officers worked alongside West Midlands Police to arrest a suspect in Birmingham for conspiracy to defraud and money laundering...

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Directors And ECCTA 2023: A Practical Guide To Your Compliance Obligations

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 has fundamentally transformed director obligations in UK companies, introducing stringent identity verification requirements...

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Denied UK Entry? The ETA Mistake You Must Avoid (Video)

Planning to travel to the UK as a non-visa national? Understanding the strict rules surrounding the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and how criminal convictions can impact your entry is crucial. An immigration solicitor explains the critical mistakes travelers must avoid when applying for UK entry authorization.

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Guernsey Shares Its Approach To Robust Company Formation And Transparency

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Online Safety Regime Extended By Children's Wellbeing And Schools Act And Crime And Policing Act

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Winston Taylor

Protecting Women And Girls Online - Ofcom's Guidance And UK Government Strategy

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Winston Taylor

All Eyes On FCA Enforcement Watch 1

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Macfarlanes LLP

Unlawful Means And The Pizza Example

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Baker & Partners

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Waste Packaging Fraud: Investigations And Prosecution Risks

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BCL Solicitors LLP

Tokenisation: Industry, Crime Risks, Regulation

We were delighted to support the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) at the recent Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) AGM. The event provided a practical discussion for regulators on tokenisation and its supervisory implications.

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Jersey Finance Limited

Directors And ECCTA 2023: A Practical Guide To Your Compliance Obligations

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 has fundamentally transformed director obligations in UK companies, introducing stringent identity verification requirements...

United Kingdom Commercial

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Winston Taylor

Into The Ether: Chasing Crypto Across Borders

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Lewis Silkin

Delivering The Leeds Reforms (And More): Financial Services And Markets Bill Introduced In Parliament

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Macfarlanes LLP

Arrest Without Reason: Jersey And Guernsey's Anti-money Laundering Laws And The Trial That Never Ends

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Collas Crill

Corporate Criminal Liability Expanded To All Crimes Under The Crime And Policing Act 2026

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Arnold & Porter

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