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What does the Consumer Rights Act 2015 mean for Businesses in the UK?

On October 1, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 went into effect in the UK.  The Act, which is divided into three parts, encompasses the entire United Kingdom, and extends consumer rights and significantly restructures overall business-to-consumer relationships.  We have summarized the legislation and identified ways in which UK businesses that deal with consumers will likely … Continue Reading

The UK shines a spotlight on enablers of organised crime

From 3 May 2015, businesses in the UK will face new risks as a reform in the law will mean that those enabling the criminal activities of an organised crime group, including professionals, can be prosecuted more easily. It is important that all businesses are alive to the risk of not asking questions, or of … Continue Reading

UK Government unveils deferred prosecution agreements as a new enforcement tool

On 23 October 2012, the UK Ministry of Justice published the Government’s response to the consultation on deferred prosecution agreements (“DPAs”). This confirmed that DPAs will be introduced in England and Wales as an alternative to prosecution of companies for fraud, bribery and money laundering offences. The Government intends to amend the Crime and Courts … Continue Reading
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