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Racist or racially motivated? - Lambert Simpson v HCPC

In Robert Lambert-Simpson v Health and Care Professions Council [2023] EWHC 481 (Admin), a...

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The limits of free speech for regulated professionals - Adil v General Medical Council [2023] EWHC 797 (Admin)

Anyone who followed social media after the Covid 19 virus took over our lives in early 2020 will be...

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NEWTON HEARINGS IN ALL BUT NAME? - PSA v GMC & Professor Lingam [2023] EWHC 967

Many regulated professionals facing allegations in the course of their professional lives admit that...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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SANCTIONS FOR RACIST ABUSE: AN UPDATE

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

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Failing to seek permission – a salutary tale

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

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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 Sport...

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Offences under the Companies Act 2006: reversing the burden of proof

The Companies Act 2006 creates a number of criminal offences.  Some of these are subject to...

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“He’s checking his list; he’s checking it twice.…”

A festive reminder to dot your i’s and cross your t’s when starting a private prosecution. Just...

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Private Prosecutions and the Need for Compelling Reasons Not to Issue a Summons

The Queen on the application of Smith-Allison v Westminster Magistrates' Court (Defendant) and Mark...

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Summonses & Settlements: A Road Map Through the Thicket

Guidance from the High Court on the duty of candour in applying for a criminal summons; abuse of...

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[Dr] No risk of dissipation - Les Ambassadeurs Club Ltd v Yu

The test for “a real risk of dissipation” has been clarified by the Court of Appeal in an...

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New Sentencing Guidelines for unauthorised use of a trade mark by individuals and organisations

Introduction The unauthorised use of a trade mark is an "unfamiliar offence"[1] which rarely...

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Christopher Coltart QC considers the legal rulings made in the course of The FA v Daniel Sturridge

In this short webinar, Christopher Coltart QC considers the legal rulings made in the course of The...

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Technology & Strategic Export Controls

Do you need a licence to send your technology abroad? In this webinar, hosted by DAC Beachcroft,...

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R (on the application of Maughan) v. Her Majesty’s Senior Coroner for Oxfordshire [2020] UKSC 46

In the landmark ruling of R (on the application of Maughan) v. Her Majesty’s Senior Coroner for...

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Gavin Irwin reviews the recent surge in enforcement activity at the Financial Conduct Authority

After Konstantin Vishnyak’s acquittal at Southwark Crown Court, on 28 September 2020, for...

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2 Hare Court Private Prosecution Newsflash

Justice Select Committee Report Published – Safeguards in Private Prosecutions Gavin Irwin...

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HBOS: The final chapter?

HBOS: The final chapter? Introduction Back in late February, a hearing at the Court of Appeal...

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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...

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Blog Sports Law

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...

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Blog Private Prosecution

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...

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Blog Sports Law

SANCTIONS FOR RACIST ABUSE: AN UPDATE

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

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Blog Private Prosecution

Failing to seek permission – a salutary tale

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

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Blog Sports Law

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 Sport...

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OILING THE WHEELS

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

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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...

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Dysfunctional disclosure at the SFO

Disclosure failings lie at the heart of the criticism levelled at the SFO by Sir David Calvert-Smith...

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Guidance for the Accountancy Sector | Anti-Money Laundering

On 17 May 2022 the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) published the final version...

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Government Rejects Treasury Committee's Recommendation That A Single Law Enforcement Agency Tackle Economic Crime

The government has published its response to the Treasury Committee's 2022 report on economic crime....

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The Online Safety Bill

The Online Safety Bill currently making its way through the UK Parliament establishes a new...

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Abuse of Process in Regulatory and Disciplinary Proceedings: A Case Study

When, as law students we are taught about abuse of process we feel it unlikely we will either deploy...

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Racist or racially motivated? - Lambert Simpson v HCPC

In Robert Lambert-Simpson v Health and Care Professions Council [2023] EWHC 481 (Admin), a...

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The limits of free speech for regulated professionals - Adil v General Medical Council [2023] EWHC 797 (Admin)

Anyone who followed social media after the Covid 19 virus took over our lives in early 2020 will be...

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NEWTON HEARINGS IN ALL BUT NAME? - PSA v GMC & Professor Lingam [2023] EWHC 967

Many regulated professionals facing allegations in the course of their professional lives admit that...

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Freeman v General Medical Council [2023] EWHC 45 (Admin) 16th January 2023

Absent witnesses: how the former British Cycling and Team Sky Doctor lost the appeal against his...

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Joseph v General Medical Council [2022] EWHC 3345

Corroboration, Credibility and Demeanour: High Court rejects appeal in erasure case concerning...

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Lars Stuewe v Health and Care Professions Council [2022] EWCA Civ 1605

"Time and tides [a statutory time limit without provision for extension] wait for no man" Geoffrey...

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CMA v Flynn [2022] UKSC 14 – a costly opportunity missed?

In a line of authorities starting with Bradford Metropolitan District Council v Booth [2000] 164 JP...

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Lu v SRA [2022] EWHC 1729(Admin): Open justice vs anonymity

It has become common practice for regulators to redact the names of third parties in their...

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Gavin Irwin comments on the new Patient Safety Incident Response Framework

On 14 September 2022, NHS England (‘NHSE’) published the New Patient Safety Incident Response...

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Christopher Coltart QC considers the legal rulings made in the course of The FA v Daniel Sturridge

In this short webinar, Christopher Coltart QC considers the legal rulings made in the course of The...

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Technology & Strategic Export Controls

Do you need a licence to send your technology abroad? In this webinar, hosted by DAC Beachcroft,...

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