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UK corporate crime weekly: extradition under scrutiny, SFO prosecutions, money laundering surge, ONR Sellafield notices, OPSS product safety report, FCF Norton payout, and updated practice notes and trackers

Published on: 29 August 2024

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  • Bribery, corruption, sanctions and export controls
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  • Environmental offences
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Cross border criminal investigations

Lynch’s death puts UK-US extradition under the microscope

Following the death of tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, a parliamentarian has urged the tearing up of Britain’s extradition pact with the United States, alongside suggestions that UK nationals face trial domestically; however, practitioners argue the current approach is unlikely to shift. See News Analysis: Lynch’s death puts UK-US extradition under the microscope.

Bribery, corruption, sanctions and export controls

Former UK anti-corruption champions urge government to fill role vacant for two years

Two former UK anti-corruption champions are pressing the government to move quickly promptly and name a new parliamentarian to assume the post, after more than two years with the position unfilled. See News Analysis: Former UK anti-corruption champions urge government to fill role vacant for two years...

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