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Private prosecutions – A route to justice for the charity sector
Sophie Tang
12 April 2016
2016-17: Tackling financial crime and ensuring AML compliance a UK and FCA top priority
In a report published by Transparency International on 7 March, a series of damning indictments were set out as to the “multitude of ways in which the UK is enabling corrupt individuals to enjoy luxury lifestyles and cleanse their reputations” – including “an anti-money laundering system that is easy to bypass in order to launder money with impunity.”
5 April 2016
Launch of Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation: understanding, implementing and enforcing sanctions
On 31 March, the Chancellor announced the establishment of the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) as foreseen in the Summer Budget 2015.
31 March 2016
National Cyber Security Centre launched: seeks to be authoritative voice on information security
Setting out in stark terms that the UK faces a growing threat of cyber-attacks from “states, serious crime gangs, hacking groups as well as terrorists”, Cabinet Office Minister Matthew Hancock announced the launch of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) on 18 March 2016. Led by current Director General for Cyber at GCHQ, Ciaran Martin, the NCSC has been set up to ensure that people, public and private sector organisations and the critical national infrastructure of the UK are safer online. It will bring the UK’s cyber expertise together to transform how the UK tackles cyber security issues and seeks to establish itself as the authoritative voice on information security in the UK.
31 March 2016
Construction sector: MPs debate fatal accidents
The construction industry was under scrutiny on 23 March in a Parliamentary debate led by Labour MP Stephen Hepburn. Highlighting the high level of deaths in the sector - 35 deaths last year were cited - there was a call for a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) “that is effective and dedicated to protecting workers”. MPs called for better resourcing of the HSE, an increase in proactive site inspections and reduction in the length of time it takes for cases to be brought to trial.
29 March 2016
Lack of data means doubts remain over efficacy of Stop and Search
The Home Secretary, Theresa May’s recent modifications to the stop and search recording regime are to be welcomed, but they need to be more comprehensive in order to be considered an effective reform.
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