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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
19 August 2024
Motor finance: FCA drives towards formal redress scheme
The FCA is conducting a review into whether motor finance customers were overcharged as a result of the widespread use of discretionary commission arrangements in the motor finance industry. It had expected to set out its next steps in light of this review in September 2024. However, it has announced that it will not now do so until May 2025.
31 July 2024
Different country, different rules? Navigating legal difficulties whilst in France
From Friday 26 July until Sunday 11 August, athletes and their millions of supporters from all around the world will be in Paris to experience the Olympic Games. Broadly, French and English criminal laws cover similar behaviours, although as with most countries, there are differences in legislation which may cause British tourists legal difficulties, not only during their trip but also when they return home.
11 July 2024
Labour Government 2024: Key areas of potential reform of the criminal justice system
With Labour campaigning successfully under the banner of ‘Change’, and dedicating one of its five manifesto mission statements to “halving serious violent crime and raising confidence in the police and criminal justice system to its highest levels”, we review what the party has said and how the new government may develop its plans.
10 July 2024
Where next for sentencing policy?
Lord Carter of Haslemere writes about Labour’s proposed review of sentencing and why this may be one possible solution to our prisons overcrowding problem.
9 July 2024
The growth imperative: Will the Labour government prioritise the fight against fraud for UK Plc and the business community?
As the new Labour government champions an agenda for growth, will the fight against fraud be a priority?
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- Proceeds of Crime
- The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
- Unexplained Wealth Orders
- Youth crime and justice