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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Associated legal terms

Bribery of a foreign public official

Bribery of a foreign public official means offering, promising or giving of any financial or other advantage (whether directly or through a third party) to a foreign public official or someone else at the official’s request or with their assent or acquiescence, where the official is neither permitted nor required by their own written law to be influenced in their capacity as an official by the offer, promise or gift. 'Gift' in this context means the giving of an advantage; it has no special relevance to corporate hospitality. Bribery of a foreign public official is an offence if the person bribing intends to: • influence the official in their capacity as such, and • obtain or retain business or an advantage in the conduct of business (including a trade or profession) Importantly, under the BA 2010 s 6, there is no requirement for the public official to have acted improperly.

Gross negligence

In criminal law, 'gross' negligence denotes the degree by which the conduct or failure to act fell short of the relevant standard of care.

Triable either way

A criminal offence which can be tried in either the magistrates’ court or the Crown Court.
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