Greta Barkle

Go-To Guide: New "failure to prevent fraud" offense takes effect 1 September 2025 in the UK, exposing large organisations to criminal liability for fraud committed by associates. Organisations can implement "reasonable procedures" to mitigate fraud within the organisation, based on six principles outlined in UK government Guidance. Senior leadership to drive anti-fraud efforts, including risk assessments, due diligence, training, and whistleblowing processes.

40.1 Introduction In any cross-border investigation, invariably suspects will be located in different jurisdictions or subject to investigations by authorities from different jurisdictions, or both. This chapter looks at the key issues that can arise when acting for an individual present in the United Kingdom who is subject to criminal investigation or proceedings in one or more overseas jurisdictions, or who is facing parallel proceedings here and abroad.

To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The draft Online Safety Bill has finally been published, delivering on the government's manifesto commitment to make the UK ‘the safest place in the world to be online'. The bill has its genesis in the Online Harms White Paper, published over two years ago in response to widespread concern at the malign underbelly of the internet.