HMRC has started to take action against individuals and businesses over suspected ‘furlough fraud’ in relation to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). On Friday 10 July 2020, the first arrests were made, including the arrest of a man suspected of defrauding HMRC of £495,000. In addition to the arrests, authorities are seizing computers, other […]
EncroChat Arrests – Our Criminal Defence Lawyers Can Help
Nearly 750 people have been arrested in the UK after law enforcement agencies such as the National Crime Agency infiltrated encrypted communications network, EncroChat. Since March 2020, the authorities have been intercepting and decoding millions of messages sent by suspected organised crime gangs. EncroChat did not notice that it had been compromised until June after […]
Arrests for domestic abuse and domestic assault increase under COVID lockdown
Incidents of domestic abuse and domestic assault have seen a sharp increase during the COVID ‘lockdown’. A recent news report revealed that in London alone there have been over 4000 arrests for domestic abuse by the Metropolitan Police over the last four weeks. This equates to nearly 100 arrests a day. Moreover, this has resulted […]
Police enforcement of coronavirus lockdown rules
There has been much confusion over what is, and what is not, permitted under the present coronavirus lockdown rules. The police have come under some criticism for their approach to the enforcement of the rules. The position is changing as the Pandemic continues and the following is the position as of the 20th April 2020. […]
Coronavirus & Crime
Statistics suggest that the coronavirus crisis has led to a significant drop in recorded crime, by as much as 20% in some areas. However, there is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is and resulting ‘lockdown’ is placing a strain on every aspect of the criminal justice system. Some commentators have suggested that the police […]
Indecent image offences – the need for expert advice
Investigations in to and prosecutions for indecent image offences are extremely prevalent. The way in which such cases are investigated and the charges which follow has changed. This has been influenced by an increased awareness of technology. Prosecutors are now more frequently charging defendants with making indecent images under s.1 of the Protection of Children […]
Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking & Forced Labour
Modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour offences are very prevalent across society. They often involve highly complex and sophisticated organised crime groups which can be extremely difficult to detect. Arrests for these types of offences often result from targeted police operations. The impact of these offences on the true victims is obviously quite significant. […]
Are you subject to pre-charge bail? We can help
Pre-Charge Bail 28-day time limit The Government imposed a 28-day police pre-charge bail limit on 3rd April 2017, which enables the police to carry out their enquiries under the Policing and Crime Act 2017. If you are released on police bail it was thought that it should take no longer than a month for a […]
Domestic abuse and coercive control
The figures for incidents of domestic abuse make stark reading. According to the Office for National Statistics, an estimated 2.4 million adults aged 16 to 74 years experienced domestic abuse over the period April 2018-March 2019. In the UK, the number of people killed as a result of domestic violence hit its highest-level last year. Indeed, […]
Drink Driving arrests increase over Christmas
It is generally acknowledged that at this time of year the number of arrests and prosecutions for drink driving substantially increase. Office parties, a quick drink with friends and family can all increase the temptation of having that one (extra) drink which may expose a driver to the risk of being over the prescribed legal […]
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