For details on government bills touching corporate crime in 2025, refer to Practice Note: Corporate Crime bills tracker—2025 [Archived] as signposted.
This Practice Note monitored the journey of government bills pertinent to corporate crime as they moved through the UK Parliament across the period 1 January to 31 December 2024.
It also included links to additional material on each item of legislation, offering further information for every bill referenced.
For insight into notable secondary legislation of interest to corporate crime practitioners in 2024, see Practice Note: Corporate Crime horizon scanner—2024 [Archived] for context.
After the 2024 general election was declared, numerous bills lapsed automatically on the dissolution of Parliament at that time.
For further detail, see News Analysis: General election announced for 4 July 2024 and LNB News 24/05/2024 99 for background.
The 2024 King’s Speech outlined the government’s priorities nationally and proposed measures for the next parliamentary session, including several bills relevant to criminal justice matters.
Protecting the public was central to the address, with pledges to tackle anti-social behaviour, reclaim UK streets and safeguard UK borders nationwide.
To achieve this, the government would be further strengthening accordingly...
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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