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The End of Leasehold Flats? A Breakdown of the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Bill
Úna Campbell
15 March 2018
DPP consent in private prosecutions
Private prosecutions, once a “historical right” that was “rarely exercised” (according to Lord Wilberforce in Gouriet v Union of Post Office Workers (1978)), are now thoroughly integrated into our criminal justice system. Whether the result of dwindling CPS resources (see blog by David Sleight CPS and police struggle under the load of sex abuse investigations) or because of the public’s increased familiarity with the process from high-profile convictions such as ‘King Con’ or the Surfthechannel pirate, the number of private prosecutions being brought is on the rise.
14 March 2018
A useful shorthand: integrity in healthcare regulation Wingate and Evans v Solicitors Regulation Authority; SRA v Malins [2018] EWCA Civ 366
Last week, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the combined appeals of Wingate and Evans v SRA; SRA v Malins [2018] EWCA Civ 366.
13 March 2018
The quality of integrity - a review of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Wingate and Evans v SRA; SRA V Malins [2018] EWCA Civ 366 in the context of Legal Services Regulation
Shockwaves (at least within the professional discipline world) followed the recent decision in Malins v SRA [2017] EWHC 835 (Admin) as the very existence of a “lack of integrity” offence hung in the balance (see earlier blog by Iain Miller, Lack of Integrity – Has it just been abolished?).
13 March 2018
Sexual Misconduct and the Duty to Report to the SRA
On 12th March 2018 the SRA published a warning notice on the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (“NDAs”). I have already blogged on the ethical issues that underpin the SRA’s notice here [link to IWD blog on NDAs] and I am currently working on a more detailed project with others around the use of NDAs that we hope will provide some more assistance to firms.
6 March 2018
Accountancy Profession Breaking Down Geographical Borders
Last week, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), US accountancy bodies The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), signed an agreement which will allow for their respective members to practise in the other’s jurisdiction. This will be an exciting development for ICAS members who will, after meeting certain requirements, be able to practise in the US; a perfect opportunity to work in audit whilst experiencing all that America has to offer.
