THE LAW: CRIME
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
Criminal cases can broadly be categorised as either ‘general crime’ (thefts, assaults, murders, drugs or driving offences, damage to property etc) or ‘fraud/white-collar crime’ cases. High street law firms tend to do general crime cases, often for clients who receive public funding.
Fraud/white-collar crime cases can be highly complex. They can cover all aspects of business delinquency, including corruption, cartels, money laundering, extradition and regulatory compliance, as well as cases that are traditionally thought of as being ‘pure’ fraud.
CRIME NEWS
07/04/08
New corporate manslaughter act in force
The biggest shake-up of health and safety law in more than 30 years came into effect at midnight on Sunday 6 April with the introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter Act.
more »12/03/08
House of Lords throws out Norris extradition case
White & Case has won a landmark House of Lords victory that will undermine key points of the UK's extradition treaty with the US.
more »28/01/08
FSA guns for TTP duo for insider dealing
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched its first criminal prosecution for insider dealing, accusing the former general counsel at telecoms company TTP Communications of profiting from insider information.
more »CRIME FEATURES
The unbalancing actThe UK's extradition laws are designed to fight terrorism. But the cases of the 'NatWest Three' and Ian Norris have highlighted how these laws are being used against white-collar criminals.
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