Europe: Criminal Law

A new strategic partnership has been launched to guide Seen, Heard, Diverted, a three-year programme working with neurodivergent young people to help shape how the justice system responds to them.

Facing a dangerous driving charge can result in severe penalties including mandatory driving bans, substantial fines, and even imprisonment. Understanding the legal framework, the distinction between dangerous and careless driving, and how the court process unfolds is crucial for anyone accused under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Expert legal representation from the initial police interview through to court proceedings can significantly influence the outcome of your case.

The Public Office (Accountability) Bill, known as the Hillsborough Bill, is progressing through Parliament with provisions that extend far beyond traditional public bodies. Private sector organisations delivering outsourced public services or supplying critical systems to government may find themselves subject to new statutory duties of candour, criminal liability for failing to cooperate with inquiries, and enhanced scrutiny at inquests. Will your organisation's governance and investigation procedures with

Football supporters face increasingly strict policing and surveillance at matches, with 2,460 Football Banning Orders now in place - the highest number in 14 years. Understanding the specific laws and regulations that apply at football grounds can help fans avoid arrests, criminal records, and multi-year bans that can result from seemingly minor incidents.

Accumulating nine penalty points on your driving licence puts you at serious risk of a ban if you commit another offence. Understanding the totting-up system and the legal defences available - including exceptional hardship arguments and procedural challenges - can make the difference between keeping your licence and facing a six-month disqualification.

Türk hukuk doktrininde gizlilik sözleşmeleri, kanunda objektif esaslı noktaları düzenlenmediği için "isimsiz sözleşme" (innominate contract) olarak kabul edilir. Bu sözleşmeler bazen hizmet, vekâlet veya eser sözleşmesi gibi tipik sözleşmelerin bir parçasını oluştururken, bazen de tamamen bağımsız bir hukuki işlem olarak karşımıza çıkar.

Dutch authorities have arrested two individuals and raided a company suspected of circumventing sanctions by providing prohibited IT services and exporting high-tech goods to Russia. The investigation reveals connections between a Dutch company and Russian entities, including sanctioned banks and military equipment manufacturers, with goods allegedly routed through third countries to support Russia's defense industry.

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces a universal senior manager attribution test that holds organizations criminally liable for offenses committed by their senior managers. This regime, already in effect since June 2026, poses significant risks for private credit managers whose senior personnel are directly involved in deal approval, portfolio monitoring, and workout activities across UK-connected transactions.

Swedish authorities have initiated criminal proceedings against a car dealership accused of purchasing vehicles from the Russian embassy through a front company to circumvent sanctions.

Dutch authorities have arrested two individuals and raided a company suspected of circumventing sanctions by providing prohibited IT services and exporting high-tech goods to Russia. The investigation reveals connections between a Dutch company and Russian entities, including sanctioned banks and military equipment manufacturers, with goods allegedly routed through third countries to support Russia's defense industry.

The Commercial Court has ruled that fraud cannot be established by combining knowledge from multiple employees in a breach of warranty case. In Veranova Bidco LP v Johnson Matthey Plc, the court held that proving fraud requires demonstrating that a single executive possessed complete knowledge of the false warranty, understood its relevance, and acted with dishonest intent or reckless indifference to its truth.

Two UK arms dealers, David Greenhalgh and Christos Farmakis, received 16-year prison sentences for illegally supplying prohibited military equipment to sanctioned destinations including Libya, Sudan, and South Sudan. The UK judiciary published detailed sentencing remarks outlining the court's reasoning, aggravating factors, and the unprecedented nature of these export control violations spanning seven years.