As outlined in previous articles, the purposes of a Confiscation Order (‘a Confiscation Order’) made by a Crown Court under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (‘POCA’) are to recover for the Treasury such assets as are found to be readily available following a conviction, to make provision for any further recovery that may become […]
23/03/18
Last week, in the space of a few hours, the Police were called to three separate knife attacks in Camden, London which all occurred within a few hundred metres. Sadly, two of the victims have died and the third remains in hospital receiving treatment. As a result of these attacks, a notice has been authorised […]
22/03/18
A Staffordshire based landlord has received a suspended prison sentence for failing to provide a gas safety certificate. The Circumstances | Kangs Health and Safety Team The Court heard how the landlord failed to present a Landlords Gas Safety Record to the Health and Safety Executive (‘HSE’) despite numerous attempts by the HSE to obtain […]
21/03/18
Nazaqat Maqsoom of Kangs Solicitors explains the various considerations that the court will take into account when determining sentence. Aggravating & Mitigating Factors | Kangs Domestic Abuse Defence Team The new guidelines list aggravating and mitigating factors that should be considered. The Aggravating Factors Abuse of trust and abuse of power Victim is particularly vulnerable […]
20/03/18
Kangs Solicitors have successfully represented the director of an Indian Restaurant and his company in relation to proceedings brought by York City Council for breaching Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations. Sukhdip Randhawa, who had conduct of the matter, reports.
19/03/18
The Criminal Enforcement Insolvency Service Team (‘CET’) is tasked to deal with insolvency related fraud and associated corporate misconduct and prosecute those found to have committed offences contrary to Insolvency and Company Law with a view to deterring fraud in companies and by bankrupts. Timothy Thompson of Kangs Solicitors comments. Director Disqualification Undertaking | CET […]
19/03/18