The United Kingdom recently introduced legislation which expands the scope of corporate criminal liability. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) aims to strengthen the UK’s response to financial crime through an array of measures. For crypto firms, the primary touchpoints in the Act are the standalone provisions which concern crypto assets in Part 4. Those provisions are focused on the powers of UK law enforcement agencies to seize and recover crypto assets and enable the seizure and forfeiture of crypto assets believed to be the proceeds of crime, or which are connected to terrorism on reasonable grounds without first requiring a criminal conviction. This article, however, considers how the introduction in Part 5 of the Act of a new offence of failing to prevent fraud, that may have a wider impact on crypto firms and make it easier for criminal prosecutions to be brought against organisations.
Released on Apr 15, 2024
Post-pandemic workplaces have seen a rise in agile working. While this has positively affected some employees’ flexibility to manage their work-life balance, it has led to increased social isolation and adverse mental health consequences for others. This article considers the range of legal duties and obligations on UK employers to protect the mental health and wellbeing of their employees, including those working remotely. It outlines practical steps on how to mitigate the effects of social isolation by supporting employees to thrive at work, as well as how to negate the legal risks of falling short of legislation in this area.
Released on Oct 7, 2022
This article considers whether the United Kingdom will adapt its immigration laws to accommodate the trend towards international remote working and the extent to which current immigration rules permit such activities.
Released on Dec 13, 2021