Law and the Justice System

More and more complex digital data is being used in court cases. But the growing pile of digital evidence is straining the resources of investigators

http://www.wired.co.uk/article/uk-police-courts-data-justice-trials-digital-evidence-rape-cases-cps

Northern Ireland’s Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) has secured its first civil recovery order.

http://www.policeprofessional.com/news.aspx?id=32016

The average length of custodial sentences for tax fraud has increased by 25 per cent to just over four years, as the government clamps down on tax evasion.

http://www.cityam.com/283573/average-prison-sentence-tax-fraud-rises-four-years

Home Secretary Amber Rudd announces a multi-million pound commitment to tackle those who use the anonymity of the online space for illegal activities.

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/home-secretary-speech-on-law-enforcement-crackdown-on-dark-web

Scam victims are being targeted multiple times by fraudsters who trade, buy and sell so-called “sucker lists” that include their personal and financial information.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/personal-banking/savings/sucker-list-fraudsters-stole-280000-2017-took-11000-year-later/

Bailiffs who aggressively pursue debts will come under fresh scrutiny through plans announced by ministers to tackle intimidating and inappropriate behaviour.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/crackdown-on-rogue-bailiffs

This Treasury Committee inquiry will have two strands: one looking at the anti-money laundering and sanctions regime, and one considering economic crime as it affects consumers.

https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/treasury-committee/inquiries1/parliament-2017/economic-crime-17-19/

Saunders, who has faced criticism during her five years as head of CPS, will not seek to renew contract

https://www.theguardian.com/law/2018/apr/02/alison-saunders-quit-director-of-public-prosecutions-cps

Think only senior citizens fall for online cons and telephone scams? Think again because a new generation is even more vulnerable.

https://www.rd.com/advice/saving-money/financial-scams-millennials/

A solicitor who was jailed last year for stealing millions from her clients and the Church of England has seen the amount she has to pay back increased by £500,000 – to nearly £2.5m – or face a further eight years in prison.

https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/jailed-solicitor-told-to-repay-an-extra-500000-of-criminal-proceeds-or-face-more-prison-time