Crime

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Whistleblowing concerns at the heart of the Post Office scandal: what hope of legal reform?

Catherine Hobby and Dr Elaine Yerby explore the key whistleblowing issues emerging from the Post Office Inquiry and, with the dawn of a new government, argue for legal reform and further protections for those seeking to raise public interest concerns

The new government’s promise to cut the prison population

Tim Kiely, a Criminal Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, shares his thoughts on what the new government might mean for criminal justice and, more specifically, the stated aim to reduce the prison population

Navigating financial sanctions in English law disputes

Robert Dalling, Partner at Jenner & Block, discusses the key takeaways from recent litigation involving sanctions issues

The urgent need for mandatory reporting in child abuse cases

Alan Collins argues that mandatory reporting laws are essential to drive cultural change and ensure accountability in child safeguarding efforts

The ‘promise’ of a Royal Commission

Ed Vickers KC, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, asks which political party is going to have the courage to acknowledge the extent of the crisis in the criminal justice system and act to find solutions?

The Post Office scandal highlights the need for vigilance when it comes to legal privilege

Joseph Lewin from Dorsey & Whitney assesses the importance of vigilance when it comes to legal professional privilege in light of the Post Office scandal

Court of Appeal ruling in case brought by LIBOR scandal traders

Satnam Tumani takes a look at the controversary around the Court of Appeal’s recent ruling

Combating APP fraud: law and legislation and the banks

APP fraud costs over £1bn annually, with banks and lawmakers grappling to protect victims amidst evolving threats and complex legal challenges