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Supreme Court clarifies VAT group rules in Prudential v HMRC
Waqar Shah
23 July 2020
HMRC to clampdown on businesses that have abused the Furlough scheme
Furlough has undoubtedly been a huge success. According to the British Chamber of Commerce, since March the scheme has been used by two thirds of British businesses supporting approximately 9.4 million jobs. Yet at a cost approaching an eye-watering £30 billion to the taxpayer, it is understandable that the Government has confirmed it is now “using every tool and piece of intelligence to prevent, detect and disrupt fraud” in relation to the scheme.
22 July 2020
The UK reacts to China’s increased pressure on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong and its overall human rights record
On Monday 20 July 2020 the UK suspended it's extradition treaty with its former colony Hong Kong, citing the imposition of controversial new security laws on the territory by China. The new law is seen to have changed the very foundation of the agreement between the two states and the treaty has been suspended "immediately and indefinitely". No consideration will be given to reactivating the treaty unless and until there are clear and robust safeguards preventing the misuse of extradition from the UK.
20 July 2020
I May Destroy You, Part 1: A study of sexual assault - Stealthing
I May Destroy You, the 12-part BBC series created by and starring Michaela Coel, has been widely praised for its gripping, graphic and gritty approach to its characters’ experiences with sexual assault and, specifically, rape. The drama shines a harsh light on the racial aggressions experienced daily by black men and women in the UK. Two episodes are released weekly; the final instalments were released last week.
The series follows the experiences of the main characters: Arabella, Terry, Kwame and Theo. Each one is subjected to or witnesses some form of sexual harm; the series is a study in sexual assault.
15 July 2020
Extradition (Provisional) Arrest Bill: Second Reading
On 22 June 2020 the Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill (the Bill) had its second reading in the House of Commons. The contents of the Bill relate to a gap within the current extradition process and are designed to allow police officers, customs officers or service police officers to arrest suspects without a warrant where they are wanted for serious offences in certain trusted countries (currently designated as Australia, Canada, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Switzerland and the United States of America).
8 July 2020
Stop and Search: can we continue to justify the use of this police power?
The police currently have the power to stop and search citizens across the UK under a wide range of legislative acts for the purpose of preventing and detecting crime. For years, this has been one of the most controversial and contentious police powers, with the promise of extending the powers regularly being used as the go-to rallying call for politicians who want to show that they are being ‘tough on crime’.
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- Proceeds of Crime
- The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
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