Criminal Law

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...

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

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.

On 29 June 2026, s250 Crime and Policing Act 2026 will come into force. Its effect is far-reaching: the “senior manager” test of corporate criminal attribution, introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency...

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (CPA) comes into force on 29 June 2026. The CPA significantly expands the criminal liability of a body corporate or partnership (Organisation) in the UK.

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 has now received Royal Assent and the controversial provision expanding the ‘senior manager test’ (section 250), which makes organisations criminally liable...

On May 31, 2026, Directive (EU) 2026/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 29, 2026 on combatting corruption (the EU Anti-Corruption Directive) entered into force, marking a significant step towards establishing a stronger EU legislative framework for combatting corruption effectively, with more harmonized national enforcement standards throughout the EU Member States.

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 has now received Royal Assent and the controversial provision expanding the ‘senior manager test’ (section 250), which makes organisations criminally liable...

The Pensions Regulator has released comprehensive guidance on artificial intelligence adoption in the pensions industry, outlining both the transformative opportunities and inherent risks that trustees and administrators must navigate. This framework establishes clear expectations for governance, risk management, and accountability as AI-driven processes become increasingly prevalent in pension scheme administration, member communications, and investment decisions.