IS YOUR BUSINESS AT RISK OF A £10K COVID PENALTY?
- Euan McLaughlin
- 25 Sep 2020
- Law Blog
- Corporate & Commercial
- Crime
In July the Government brought in regulations introducing new requirements for certain businesses and giving Local Authorities the power to issue fixed penalties and prohibition notices for breaches of the regulations.
Read moreCoronavirus: Police Powers During Lockdown
- Justin Atkinson
- 25 Mar 2020
- Law Blog
- Crime
The powers are not yet in force and, at the time of writing, are expected to be by the end of the week. So although the police cannot yet issue on the spot fines of £30.00, or disperse groups of more than two people, anyone flouting the guidance does still run the risk of police attention as they may attempt to deal with matters by way of gentle persuasion until their powers are increased.
Read moreCan you be convicted of an offence without your knowledge?
- Christopher Hogg
- 10 Jan 2020
- Law Blog
- Crime
Can you be convicted of an offence without your knowledge? Sadly, the answer is yes and this article explains why it is becoming more common.
Read moreIs your business supporting criminal lifestyles?
- Christopher Hogg
- 6 Nov 2018
- Law Blog
- Corporate & Commercial
- Crime
Business Crime and Regulation, Sills & Betteridge LLP.
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