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Private prosecutions – A route to justice for the charity sector
Sophie Tang
22 April 2021
Recent changes to the law relating to Antique Firearms
The law surrounding possession of firearms, including lawful possession, is complex and the consequences of falling on the wrong side of it can be very serious. Even if an individual lawfully owns a firearm and has the requisite certificates, it is imperative to remain on top of the requirements and any changes in the law.
21 April 2021
How immune are COVID-19 relief scheme fraudsters from law enforcement action?
The devastating economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented levels of government support aimed at keeping jobs intact and businesses afloat. Although the news is beginning to promise a path out of lockdown and a gradual return to some degree of normality, equally as prominent are reports of fraudulent abuse of the COVID-19 support schemes and the government’s planned response.
8 April 2021
Breach of 2002 banking undertakings - the CMA writes to Danske Bank
At the end of last month, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a letter written to Danske Bank concerning its breach of the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Banking Behavioural Undertakings 2002, following loans it had offered under the ‘Bounce Back Loan Scheme’.
7 April 2021
Environmental Law Quarterly Update - Q1 2021
This quarterly environmental law update provides a summary of a cross section of news stories in the period Jan 2021 - March 2021.
1 April 2021
Arrests of care home workers following COVID-19 outbreaks: a review of criminal liability
In late February 2021 a news article reported that a care home worker had been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after a patient died of COVID-19. In late March 2021, two further care home workers were arrested on suspicion of wilful neglect. We look at how those working in care homes can potentially face criminal liability in respect of COVID-19 cases.
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