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Collateral use by investigating authorities

Disputes and investigations giving rise to proceedings in both the criminal and civil jurisdictions are…

The Online Safety Bill: A clean bill of health?

Introduction The Online Safety Bill received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, becoming the Online…

The saga of the innocent administrator: R (on the application of Palmer) v Northern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court

It is probably right to say that not many cases that started life in the…

Crossing the Line – How to protect against online abuse

The RWC Final at the Stade de France on 28 October was perhaps not the…

Should all bets be off?

The recent publicity around The FA’s unpublished policy which permits some club owners to bet…

The LIBOR Question

Just before eleven o’clock every morning, sixteen individuals each sitting at their respective desks at…

Section 17 costs from central funds – an increasingly sticky wicket for prosecutors and the LAA

The recovery of costs incurred by private prosecutors from central funds is permitted under section…

Sportspeople and advertising – a gamble worth taking or a recipe for an early bath?

In October 2022, the Committees of Advertising Practice (‘CAP’) updated the Advertising Codes to prevent…

The Criminal Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules (S.I. 2022/815): subtle but important changes

There is of course nothing more exhilarating than amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules: the…

Sanctions for racist abuse: An update

Paul Renteurs considers the new legislation aimed at cracking down on those who spread racist…

Failing to seek permission – a salutary tale

Before applying for a summons, every private prosecutor needs a checklist to ensure compliance with…

No short-cuts: a lesson for sports regulators

Yves Jean-Bart v FIFA (CAS 2021/A/7661) On 14 February 2023 The Court of Arbitration for…

Oiling the wheels

Angus Bunyan, who acted for Nigeria in its application for compensation from Glencore, reviews the…

Defending contempt cases in the High Court – the overriding need for fairness

High Court contempt proceedings have always held a unique and somewhat uncomfortable position in the…

Dysfunctional disclosure at the SFO

Disclosure failings lie at the heart of the criticism levelled at the SFO by Sir…

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