Welcome to the latest edition of the Crime & Fraud Briefing which focuses on the topical areas of anonymity in criminal proceedings and the new fraud strategy ‘Stopping Scams and Protecting the Public’ published by HM Government in May 2023 with articles written by Eleanor Mawrey and Thom Dyke. We hope that you find these articles informative and interesting.
There was considerable interest over the identity of the BBC presenter at the centre of allegations circulating in the media with many on social media platforms speculating who that could be which caused some presenters to publicly deny involvement. Thom’s article focuses on the debate of anonymity versus open justice.
Fraud has increased and is the most reported crime. Fraudsters have adapted and continue to do so especially in the current climate. Eleanor’s article considers the new fraud strategy and whether the investment will tackle the problem.
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This week we examine an unusual arbitration case involving (or did it?) a foreign limitation period; and another decision on the tension between open justice and protection of commercially sensitive information (we understand, by the way, that on 25th February the Court of Appeal will…
This week we look at two decisions, both of which will be of critical importance to practitioners in pursuance of contested litigation. In one, unusually, without prejudice correspondence was admissible in a case involving fundamental dishonesty; whilst in the other, the court reviewed the authorities…
Following a 5-day liability trial in the High Court in Manchester, the Claimant’s negligence and Human Rights Act claims were dismissed by HHJ Bird sitting as a Judge of the High Court. The Claimant was a Type 1 diabetic who suffered from a history of…
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