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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
7 September 2016
Anti-money laundering and social responsibility: keeping the Gambling Commission at bay
The £800,000 settlement that bookmaker Betfred agreed with the Gambling Commission (14 June 2016) is the latest in a steady stream of cases involving inadequate anti-money laundering (AML) controls within the UK’s gambling sector. Betfred accepted that thousands of pounds of cash which had been stolen by Matthew Stevens, one of their “VIP” customers, had not been detected by their systems and neither had his gambling habit which, he later said in his own mitigation, had caused him to steal money from his employer.
2 September 2016
Controlling and Coercive Behaviour Figures: No Surprise
As social media is alive with commenting on the The Archers Helen Tichener trial (see our related blog series From the Archers to Archbold), the authorities’ way of dealing with domestic abuse is in the media spotlight.
Indeed, tackling domestic abuse was a priority for the Prime Minister Theresa May during her time as Home Secretary and in December 2015 the offence of controlling or coercive behaviour was introduced.
24 August 2016
From the Archers to Archbold week ending 21/08/16 - Part 1: Character building
Our main story line has been quiet for some time but as we approach the trial in September, there are a few things of legal significance which are worthy of note. Helen has finally begun to open up about the coercive and controlling behaviour that Rob displayed. Anna (her barrister) is identifying character witnesses and witnesses of fact that may assist with Helen’s defence. Rob is slowly but surely manipulating Henry using sugar and electronics to colour Henry’s view and therefore his evidence.
18 July 2016
The Times/Kingsley Napley Student Advocacy Competition
The Times/Kingsley Napley Student Advocacy Competition poses the question “is it time to give anonymity to defendants accused of rape and other sexual crimes?” As a paralegal in the criminal department at Kingsley Napley, I naturally have an interest in this polarising topic. It has the makings of an excellent debate and I am little jealous that I don't qualify to participate. The recent CPS decision with regard to Sir Cliff Richard provides an opportunity to comment on this intriguing debate.
12 July 2016
A sporting (second) chance
On 14 July 2016, England will play Pakistan in a Test match at Lords. Included in the Pakistan squad is the fast bowler, Mohammad Amir.
Amir was involved in the 2010 Pakistan tour of England. During the course of this series, it was alleged that Amir had deliberately bowled no-balls in return for payments from a betting syndicate.