FURLOUGH COVID-19 Fraud – Furlough Grant Recent news articles have high-lighted cases of Furlough Grant fraud with HMRC starting to prosecute alleged offenders. Bearing in mind the millions of claims being made for grants and loans under the Government backed Covid-19 support scheme, it is very likely than some claims will be deemed suspicious. HMRC have stated that while at present all claims for... Read More
FRAUD OFFENCES Fraud Offences and Their Maximum Penalties The Fraud Act 2006 defines fraud as a crime that falls into one or more of three separate categories. The first is fraud by false representation, where a person “dishonestly makes a false representation, and intends,... Read More
CLAIM Am I Eligible to Make a Work Accident Claim? In most cases, your employer will have worked hard to ensure that every member of staff at their company is properly trained, that equipment is properly maintained and that all health and safety regulations are adhered... Read More
SEXUAL OFFENCES What are My Rights to Privacy Following a Sexual Assault Accusation? If a person is accused of sexual misconduct, privacy immediately becomes a major concern for them. After all, cases of sexual assault or abuse are often the subject of a great deal of media attention and... Read More
CRIME, DRIVING OFFENCES Different Driving Offences and Their Punishments Driving offences are among the most common reasons for which people are apprehended by the police. With 19.2 thousand vehicles per mile per day on urban “A” roads alone, the likelihood of a number of their... Read More
DOMESTIC ABUSE Reported For Domestic Abuse; What Happens Next? Finding oneself accused of domestic abuse can be an extremely stressful experience, particularly as recent crackdowns have sent public awareness of this particular type of offence skyrocketing. As a result, if you are the subject of... Read More
WRONGFUL ARREST Can I Receive Compensation For Loss of Earnings For My Wrongful Arrest? Besides being an extremely troubling experience for those affected, a wrongful arrest can be highly inconvenient. For example, being taken into custody may result in your not being able to attend your place of work for... Read More
