Practice Notes: Crime
NatWest faces landmark FCA prosecution for ML breaches
The FCA is prosecuting NatWest for money laundering breaches, causing shockwaves across the financial community.
Criminalising trespass
A new criminal offence of intentional residence on land without consent (trespassing) has been announced. Under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bi
2021 Budget does little to quench thirst of ‘legal aid deserts’
£450m provided to support justice system in England and Wales
Video remand hearings reinstated by police
The police are to reinstate the use of VRM after government funding, the Law Society has confirmed
Extension to standard legal aid crime contract announced
Criminal legal aid providers are being offered an 18- month extension to their contracts, but Law Society is cynical
MoJ website move could cause problems for LIPs
Lawyers are puzzled over MoJ moves to close website and publish its content on gov.uk
HMCTS staff strike is on the cards
HMCTS members at 12 court buildings balloted by union over safety concerns, and outbreak at Bradford is confirmed
Witnesses and victims withdraw from criminal trials in record numbers
Significant increase in failed criminal trials as record numbers of witnesses and victims pull out
Covid-19 and the criminal courts: Investment is the key
Nick Titchener, director and defence solicitor at Lawtons Law, explains what's needed to get the CJS back on its feet
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