Risk-assessed prisoners who are within two months of their release date will be temporarily released from jail, as part of the national plan to protect the NHS and save lives

Selected low-risk offenders, within weeks of their release dates, will be electronically tagged and temporarily released on licence in stages.   Offenders can be recalled at the first sign of concern.    Violent and sexual offenders and those of security concern will...
What makes insider trading illegal?

What makes insider trading illegal?

Insider trading (also known as insider dealing) can be easily defined as using information about a company that is not available to the public to buy or sell stocks or shares in order to make a profit or avoid a loss. For example, it happens when an employee is party...
Money laundering offences: will you go to prison?

Money laundering offences: will you go to prison?

Using a chain of financial transactions in order to give illegally obtained money the illusion of legitimacy is a serious criminal offence with potentially grave consequences. Those found guilty of money laundering charges absolutely do face prison sentences in the...
Qualities of a business crime solicitor

Qualities of a business crime solicitor

Being investigated by an employer, the HMRC or even the police for a business crime is a scenario that no professional wishes to find themselves in. However, it is far from an uncommon situation with many senior professionals and business owners finding themselves in...