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About Corporate Crime

Over the last ten years, the Government has passed a series of laws creating new corporate criminal offences - from corporate manslaughter, money laundering, bribery and insider dealing to environmental health and consumer protection. Keeping on top of the latest laws, cases and commentary is a challenge – but the stakes are higher than ever.

Bribery and corruption

Businesses facing prosecution for recent or historic bribery and corruption offences need quick, accurate, and practical advice on investigations and self-reporting. Our content offers unique practical insight.

Health and safety offences

Investigations into workplace accidents can be lengthy and complex. Our content provides practical advice on health and safety and gross negligence manslaughter offences, investigations and prosecutions.

Private prosecutions

Private prosecutions are on the rise, as businesses see it as a way to secure justice in financial crime cases. Our bespoke suite supports anyone seeking to bring and challenge private prosecutions.

Keeping up to date

As the scope and volume of corporate criminal offences increase, keeping track of changes is a constant challenge. Our weekly highlights and trackers keep you up to date with all the latest developments.

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Plea in Mitigation

/pliːɪn/ /mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/

Submissions made by the defendant or their representative as part of the sentencing process, presenting the information or evidence which they rely on to mitigate their role or involvement in the offence or their personal circumstances so that the judge can take this into account in sentencing.

Search warrant

A search warrant is a judicial document authorising entry and or seizure of goods at a premises where the police act on suitably reliable and recent intelligence demonstrating a need for such entry without prior warning to the suspect.

Written basis of plea

In limited circumstances, the law allows for a form of plea bargaining where the prosecution agree in writing to profferring a more limited charge on condition of the accused pleading guilty.
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