A code of conduct has been drawn up by the Private Prosecutors’ Association, a group of criminal lawyers led by Hannah Laming, a partner at Peters & Peters to prevent the misuse of private prosecutions and also to protect the defendants. Partner Hannah Laming says that despite the rise in private prosecutions there is little […]
The European Commission’s assessment of the money laundering risks arising in the European Union and proposals for strengthening Anti-Money Laundering rules includes eliminating differences in their application and supervision by Member States, as well as potentially also conferring enforcement powers on an EU-level agency to ensure compliance. Partner Anna Bradshaw says, “Whatever form it takes, […]
The Iron Throne at Number 10 is now firmly occupied by our new Prime Minister. But how long he will remain in that position remains a vexed question. Recent news reports – or more accurately perhaps – leaks from the Whitehall sieve (whatever happened to the “30-year rule” governing inter alia confidential Cabinet meetings) suggest […]
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Lawyers with expertise in the controversial area of private prosecutions have published a code which aims to improve the standard of prosecutions, and increase judicial understanding of the process. The Private Prosecutors’ Association (PPA) would like its code to be referred to by judges, and also used as the benchmark document in private prosecutions. Partner […]
Private Prosecutors have an obligation to act as ministers of justice; they must act impartially and comply with onerous disclosure obligations. However, private prosecutions give rise to issues and challenges that differ from those in public prosecutions. Whilst various legislation, codes and guidance govern the conduct of a public prosecutor, these are not always mandatory […]
The Iranian ship seized in Gibraltar on the basis of suspected breaches of EU sanctions could be sold or forfeited by order of the Gibraltar Supreme Court. Partner Anna Bradshaw says that the tanker Grace 1 and its cargo could be detained for lengthy periods under current laws enacted by Gibraltar, but the vessel and […]
The idea of an International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) began life in 1914, with a discussion between lawyers and police from 24 countries. Officially established in 1923 and headquartered in France, INTERPOL now has 194 member countries. The organisation has been designed to enable police at each National Central Bureau (NCB) to share and access […]
Following the seizure by the Gibraltar authorities of Grace 1, a supertanker reportedly transporting Iranian oil destined for Syria in breach of EU sanctions, Partner Anna Bradshaw speaks to Bloomberg about what might lie next. Read more
