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Andrew Brian was recently sentenced to twelve months suspended prison term after pleading guilty to running a company in breach of a Directorship Disqualification Order whilst his son, Thomas Brian, and long term associate, Stephen O’Connor, received Community Orders. Timothy Thompson of Kangs Solicitors sets out the reported circumstances. The Background | Kangs Company Law […]

Further to previous articles posted to this website entitled `Trial By Jury' and ‘Jury Verdicts’, Nazaqat Maqsoom of Kangs Solicitors explains circumstances which may lead to a retrial. Potential Circumstances | Kangs Criminal Defence Trial Advisors A re-trial may be required where: the Prosecution seeks one following the failure by a jury to reach an […]

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (‘POCA’) is designed to prevent convicted persons from benefiting financially from the crime for which they have been convicted.  The POCA process is complicated and subject to regular changes in the relevant legislation. John Veale of Kangs Solicitors comments upon some of the aspects. The Benefit Figure | Kangs […]

The Sentencing Council has published new Sentencing Guidelines (‘the guidelines’) in respect of the offences of Criminal Damage and Arson which will become effective in both the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts. Nazaqat Maqsoom of Kangs Solicitors comments on the guidelines which come in to effect from the 1st October 2019. The Guidelines | Kangs Sentencing […]

    Peterborough Crown Court imposed a substantial fine on a Cambridgeshire based company (‘the company’) which pleaded guilty to breaches of Health & Safety Regulations which resulted in an employee being fatally injured.      Amandeep Murria of Kangs Solicitors sets out the circumstances. The Circumstances | Kangs Solicitors Health and Safety Team The site […]

The reporting of several high profile cases involving death or serious injury resulting from inadvertent consumption by individuals of foods to which they were allergic, has resulted in the Government conducting a full consultation. Sukhdip Randhawa of Kangs Solicitors comments on the situation. The Consultation Paper | Kangs Food Labelling Solicitors The Consultation Paper states: […]