Martyn’s Law: Statutory Guidance Published by the Home Office
Background to the Guidance On 15 April 2026, the Home Office published Statutory Guidance (the Guidance) to support the understanding and implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (the Act). The Act, which is commonly referred to as “Martyn’s Law” in recognition of Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the Manchester […]
Indonesia requests INTERPOL Red Notice for fugitive in labour-smuggling case
Indonesian police have submitted a request for an INTERPOL Red Notice in respect of a fugitive identified as “LA” connected with an alleged illegal migrant worker recruitment operation. According to authorities, the individual is suspected of recruiting Indonesian nationals for employment abroad under false pretences, including offers of work linked to online gambling operations with […]
Indecent exposure
A sub-clause in a charterparty entitled one party not to comply if, in their reasonable judgement, to do so would be prohibited by sanctions or would “expose” them to sanctions. In Tonzip Maritime (Singapore) PTE Ltd v 2 Rivers PTE Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 641, the Court of Appeal held that, in this charterparty, a […]
Ghana police and INTERPOL arrests relating to child exploitation offences
On 13 May 2026, authorities in Ghana announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with alleged offences involving the production and distribution of exploitative imagery involving children. The arrests were carried out by the Ghana Police Service in cooperation with INTERPOL and the Australian Federal Police. According to the statement, the case originated from […]
Show me the money! Show me the money!
Although applications for security for costs are usually made early in proceedings, Magomedov & Ors v TPG Group Holdings (SBS), LP & Ors [2026] EWHC 1051 (Comm) shows that the jurisdiction survives judgment. The decision also shows the limits of post-judgment applications: Bright J granted security only for the costs of detailed assessment proceedings, and […]
Less is more at the FCA
In an article for LexisNexis‘s New Law Journal, James Tyler discusses the FCA’s evolving enforcement strategy, and whether its shift to “fewer, faster” investigations is delivering. With a more confident regulator pursuing better-resourced cases and acting more decisively, enforcement appears to be becoming both sharper and more effective. But as the FCA expands its […]
Geopolitics, the UK and investor-state arbitration: a ‘new normal’ in an uncertain world?
Vlad Meerovich and Alice McDonald have written an article published in Financier Worldwide exploring how energy security, climate policy and national security are increasingly colliding, with investor-state arbitration emerging as a new battleground for governments in the global north. The article examines recent claims against the UK under bilateral investment treaties — including disputes […]
‘Tuna Bonds’ Appeal Successfully Struck Out
Peters & Peters is pleased to confirm that, pursuant to the Order of Lord Justice Phillips dated 6 May 2026, the appeal of the Privinvest group in the ‘Tuna Bonds’ litigation has been struck out. The Privinvest group has failed to meet the security terms which were imposed by the Court of Appeal at the […]
Whistleblowing & Tax Investigations – Managing Risk in the New HMRC Landscape
Rachel Cook is hosting a webinar titled, ‘Whistleblowing & Tax Investigations – Managing Risk in the New HMRC Landscape’ which will be available from Tuesday 16th June 2026. This webinar will provide a practical overview of HMRC’s whistleblower regime and its implications for businesses, advisers and organisations managing tax risk. Rachel Cook will […]