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Güralp systems: can the SFO prosecute after failed convictions?

In a recent article for Solicitors Journal, Neil Swift examines the implications of the Güralp Systems Limited deferred prosecution agreement and the High Court’s January 2026 ruling that the SFO retains jurisdiction where alleged breaches come to light after a DPA’s expiry date. The piece explores the difficult questions this case raises around corporate criminal liability, evidential sufficiency following the acquittal of individuals, and the public‑interest considerations facing the SFO as it decides whether to recommence prosecution.
 
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