‘Report and summary of findings from Mark Ellison’s independent review.’
Publications (gov.uk), 6th March 2014
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications?official_document_status=command_and_act_papers
‘A report into allegations that police corruption shielded the racist mob that murdered Stephen Lawrence will be published on Thursday by the Home Office. The report was ordered by the home secretary after pressure from Lady Lawrence, Stephen’s mother. She has always believed corruption played a part in police failings and hopes the new report will lead to a fresh official inquiry.’
The Guardian, 5th March 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Sir Brian Leveson “pulled his punches” over evidence of “serious police corruption at the very highest level” because it was “too hot to handle”, according to a complaint that has been lodged with the judicial watchdog by a News of the World hacking victim.’
The Independent, 2nd March 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘“White-collar crime is a crime like any other and should be prosecuted and punished as such”.
“Corrupt companies cannot buy their way out of trouble”
Statements like these have been the impetus behind “credible deterrence”, and the growth of high-profile investigations into the alleged criminal actions of corporate bodies.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 24th February 2014
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
‘The director of public prosecutions for England and Wales has unveiled a new drive to clamp down on criminals hiding their assets abroad.’
BBC News, 24th February 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Can the Data Protection Act 1998 (“DPA”) be used to prevent a respected NGO from reporting allegations of corruption by a multi-billion dollar international mining conglomerate? That is the stark question posed by Steinmetz and others v Global Witness Limited, a recently issued High Court DPA Claim.’
Panopticon, 10th February 2014
Source: www.panopticonblog.com
‘The head of the Metropolitan police will be asked to ensure corruption no longer exists in the force after a confidential report into organised crime infiltrating Scotland Yard was leaked to a newspaper. The report said organised criminals “were able to infiltrate Scotland Yard at will by bribing corrupt officers”, according to the results of the secret internal report written in 2002.’
The Guardian, 10th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A judge has reserved judgement in an £85m ($140m) damages claim against the Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.’
BBC News, 13th December 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The recent allegations and arrests made in relation to match fixing in football have served as an important wake up call for those involved in sport in the UK, and in English football in particular.’
Sports Law Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers, 10th December 2013
Source: www.sportslawbulletin.org
“Three former news editors from the News of the World have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to hack mobile phones during a six-year period when Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson were editing the Sunday title, it was disclosed in court.”
The Guardian, 31st October 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has warned that the agency may use powers of surveillance to uncover evidence of corruption within corporates.”
OUT-LAW.com, 25th October 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
“Lawyers have heralded the death of so-called libel tourism after the high court threw out two cases brought by wealthy foreigners over allegations published overseas.”
The Guardian, 15th October 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“US-style incentives for whistleblowers against corporate fraud, bribery and corruption offences could be introduced in the UK following the launch of the new National Crime Agency (NCA), an expert has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 8th October 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
“There will be no public inquiry into the handling of a police corruption trial surrounding a notorious murder case, the Home Office has confirmed.”
BBC News, 27th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A court clerk from Liverpool who helped more than 70 motorists falsify their
driving records and escape bans has been jailed for six years.”
BBC News, 13th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Former world number five Stephen Lee’s match-fixing tribunal has concluded in Bristol, with Adam Lewis QC reserving judgement in the case to a later date.”
BBC News, 11th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The head of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has responded to critics of the UK’s new anti-corruption legislation, confirming that the department has eight cases under investigation.”
OUT-LAW.com, 5th September 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
“A policewoman with the Hampshire force who disclosed intelligence to criminals has been jailed for three years.”
BBC News, 2nd August 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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