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Private prosecutions – A route to justice for the charity sector
Sophie Tang
19 February 2018
Criminal evidence disclosure in crisis – what does this mean for private prosecutors?
‘Hundreds of cases dropped over evidence disclosure failings’[1]; ‘All current rape cases to be ‘urgently’ reviewed over disclosure fears’[2]; ‘Police chief admits ‘culture problem’ with evidence disclosure’[3]; these are all headlines which have featured in the media recently following the collapse of several high profile rape trials in quick succession. It goes without saying that the disclosure process is one of the fundamental cornerstones in the criminal justice system. Ensuring the availability of all relevant information is key to safe and fair prosecutions and to proper convictions. The current crisis in disclosure is therefore a worrying one striking at the heart of public confidence in our justice system
19 February 2018
Court of Appeal considers quashed criminal convictions and disciplinary proceedings
Chief Constable of Nottingham Police v R (on the application of Trevor Gray) v Police Appeals Tribunal, Court of Appeal [2018] EWCA Civ 34
19 February 2018
When embellishing in an interview leads to detrimental consequences
A key duty under the GMC’s Good Medical Practice guidance for doctors is that of maintaining trust by acting with honesty and integrity. There is a specific duty to ‘always be honest about your experience, qualifications and current role’ (paragraph 66). In 2011, Mr Supid Sarker lied and grossly exaggerated his experience in order to secure a consultant role. In doing so he breached the duties placed upon him and put patients’ lives at risk.
19 February 2018
IWD: We need to talk about Non-Disclosure Agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) form an integral part of commercial life. If two businesses want to merge or even just enter into a contractual relationship, it is standard practice that their discussions are protected by a NDA. In the modern world information is both power and money so it is not surprising and entirely legitimate that organisations and individuals seek to protect their interests in this way.
16 February 2018
Directorships in the financial or insurance sector: a career pinnacle or poisoned chalice?
In the not too distant past, a directorship in a bank, insurance company or financial services firm was seen as a lucrative and career-defining role. Many directors built a career out of having a portfolio of Board appointments, which involved a significant degree of responsibility to the organisation, but, in many circumstances, little personal regulatory oversight.
