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While the laws surrounding fraud are complex, most people understand that anyone found to be guilty of the offence could face a range of serious penalties. However, what many people do not realise is that fraud can be pursued as either a civil or criminal...
Being able to drive can be a fundamental requirement for many of us and if a driving licence is revoked it can cause extreme difficulties with day-to-day life. If you have had your driving license revoked and you believe that this was done wrongfully, you...
The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) have the authority to revoke your driving licence if you no longer meet their licensing criteria. This can prove incredibly disruptive, particularly where you rely on your licence for work, or to support your...
Conspiracy to supply is a serious drugs offence. As such, it also carries a potentially significant penalty, which can vary depending on the circumstances of the case. Here, we discuss what conspiracy to supply is, what the sentencing guidelines for...
On 4 May 2020, the Bounce Back Loan scheme (BBLS) was launched. The purpose of this loan was to reduce the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses by offering them up to £50,000 or 25% of their annual turnover. By doing so, the government...
KPMG’s latest UK Fraud Barometer found employee fraud rose considerably from 2020 to 2021, due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 saw a total of 44 acts of fraud committed by employees, but in 2021 there was an increase of 22, with a total of 66...
Businesses have a legal responsibility to keep their employees and any non-employees they interact with safe under the terms of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This includes in relation to COVID-19, and businesses can be prosecuted for failure...
Conspiracy to defraud is a serious offence which carries a potentially significant penalty if you are found guilty. Here, we discuss exactly what conspiracy to defraud is, what penalties you could face if you are found guilty and what may happen if you are...
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has promised to take “tough action” on those who use the popular party drug nitrous oxide otherwise known as laughing gas recreationally, including looking at making possession of nitrous oxide a criminal offence. ...
Community resolution orders (CROs) have been hitting the headlines recently due to their increased use during the pandemic. While some have criticised them as too mild to be used for more serious offences, for those facing a criminal charge, they can offer...
