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Crime and Policing Act 2026 - the extension of corporate criminal liability
12 May 2026The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (the "Act") received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. The Act extends the corporate liability for the acts of senior managers beyond the provisions of s196 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 ("ECCTA").
The UK government’s updated Fraud Strategy for 2026-2029
13 Mar 2026Fraud remains one of the most prevalent crimes in the UK, affecting individuals, businesses, and costing the UK economy billions each year. To address this growing issue, on 9 March 2026, the UK Government published the "Fraud Strategy 2026-2029: Disrupting Crime, Supporting Economic Resilience and Delivering Justice". This strategy sets out the Government's updated approach to tackling fraud, replacing the earlier strategy "Fraud Strategy: Stopping Scams and Protecting the Public", which covered the period 2023 to 2025.
Case law update: Court of Appeal judgment in Mather v Rattan
16 Dec 2025The Court of Appeal handed down its judgment last week in the case of Mather and another v Rattan, unanimously dismissing Mr Rattan's appeal on all three grounds and providing useful clarification on the application of the law regarding limitation, reliance, and causation in deceit claims.
Navigating the evolving landscape of fraud - what charities need to know
12 Dec 2025Fraud remains one of the most pressing challenges for businesses in the UK, and charities are no exception. According to the BDO's 2024 Charity Fraud Report, 42% of charities reported fraud or attempted fraud in 2024, with an estimated 10,000 to 20,000 incidents of fraud suffered across the sector. Yet despite these alarming figures, 44% of charities do not have a fraud response plan in place.
Why the charity sector is not immune from fraud and why some charities are seen as "easy targets"
11 Dec 2025Unfortunately, the charity sector is often seen by fraudsters as somewhat of an 'easy target'. The unique ways in which charities work and are funded can often contribute towards charities being targeted by fraudsters (or having their name used as part of a fraud on a third party such as donors).
Fraud audits: how to get started and practical tips for your charity
10 Dec 2025Fraud risks causing charities significant harm to their reputation and their finances. It can even create criminal liability.
It is therefore good practice for charities to regularly carry out fraud audits to review the risks within the organisation and ensure that there are clear processes and policies in place to combat them. We share our practical tips for getting started and ensuring that charities "stay on top" of their fraud risk.
