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Companies House identity checks: what the first prosecutions mean for directors
One director had not verified her identity and continued to take board decisions and sign accounts. Another had completed his own verification, but was prosecuted because he had not taken…
Deception and gender identity
What does the law say about consent and disclosing facts about yourself? On 25 September 2026, the Divisional Court dismissed a challenge to the Crown Prosecution Service’s guidance on deception…
Overturning an acquittal
Case report: not guilty verdict overturned on appeal Most people would expect an acquittal to bring a criminal case to an end. In many cases it does, but there are…
When does online criticism become harassment?
When criticism becomes harassment People are entitled to criticise journalists, politicians and anyone else whose work or opinions they disagree with. That criticism can be strong, repeated and uncomfortable without…
How dangerous driving can turn into murder
When Simon Richardson drove into cyclist Michael Mullins at a junction in April 2026, the collision could have led to an investigation for a dangerous driving. What happened afterwards gave…
New pornography laws from 6 November: could material already on your phone become illegal?
New laws will make possessing currently legal porn a crime! From the 6th November 2026, a person who possesses, publishes or distributes of certain types of previously legal pornography will…
October 2026 Sentencing Changes
What do the October 2026 sentencing changes mean for defendants? The Sentencing Council has updated its guidelines following changes introduced by the Sentencing Act 2026, which took effect on 1…
What Sally Rooney teaches us about terrorist funding
When payment of a debt risks funding terrorism Irish novelist Sally Rooney has found herself in an unusual position. Her publisher, Faber, has announced that it will stop supplying her…
How a UK business can breach sanctions without exporting from the UK
Sanctions prohibit commerce between a sanctioned state and businesses with ties to the country imposing the sanction. You might assume that, when dealing with physical goods, if they never enter…
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