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Supreme Court clarifies VAT group rules in Prudential v HMRC
Waqar Shah
9 April 2020
Misconduct in the (cyber) workplace
Employers and HR managers have a myriad of issues to think about in the wake of Covid-19 and understandably may even have postulated that #metoo related challenges might fall down the list. In fact, however, misconduct and harassment risks have not entirely disappeared. They have merely morphed into another form, now largely online.
8 April 2020
What are Interpol Red Notices and how can you get them removed?
Over 13,000 INTERPOL Red Notices were issued last year. Even if a person is not arrested pursuant to a Red Notice, the notice itself will cause considerable difficulties, preventing them from travelling and causing significant reputational damage. This blog looks at how you can challenge an Interpol Red Notice and get it deleted.
7 April 2020
Insolvency Service investigations into trading companies
The Insolvency Service describes itself as the government agency that provides public services to those affected by financial distress or failure. It's core purpose is to deliver economic confidence by supporting those in financial distress, tackling financial wrongdoing and maximising returns to creditors. In order to achieve that purpose, the Insolvency Service utilises its investigation and enforcement powers to tackle financial or other misconduct.
3 April 2020
COVID-19: Distinguishing crime
The National Police Chief Council (NPCC) has published guidance in conjunction with the CPS titled “Interim CPS Charging Protocol – Covid-19 Crisis Response". The document provides guidance on how cases will be investigated and prosecuted by the Police and the Crown Prosecution Service.
3 April 2020
Fraud in the time of COVID-19
The last few weeks have seen a sharp rise in the number of reported cases of coronavirus related fraud. As of 20 March the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, Action Fraud, had recorded at least 105 reports with total losses reaching almost £970,000. These figures will undoubtedly continue to grow given the likely timescale of the pandemic and the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.
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