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It is important to understand that if you are required to attend a formal interview by any law enforcement agency, whether it is presented as a relaxed, casual discussion or described as a voluntary interview, the underlying purpose of such an interview is to gather evidence that may be used to support a criminal prosecution. […]
13/01/26
Criminal Litigation, Services
When an individual suspected of criminal activity has been taken into custody by the police, but the available evidence is deemed insufficient at that point to charge an offence, it may be necessary to release that individual from custody subject to one or more activity restrictions. Following the arrest of a suspect, the police must […]
08/01/26
Tax & HMRC
One matter we are frequently asked to advise on is when a taxpayer, whether an individual or a company, is ‘out of time’ for submitting an appeal against a tax assessment issued by HMRC. Some commentators believe that a recent decision of the Upper Tax Tribunal is one of the most important for many years […]
31/12/25
Company News
As we approach the Christmas and New Year festive season and welcome 2026, the KANGS team reaffirms its commitment to being available 24/7, every day of the year. Our dedicated emergency cover offers assistance to individuals facing criminal matters. We can be contacted in the case of an emergency on 07989 521 210. The work […]
22/12/25
Financial Investigations
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates the financial services industry in the UK. Part of its remit is to oversee the conduct of institutions engaged in financial activity such as banks, lenders, financial advisers, sales companies, dealers and investors. The FCA enjoys a wide range of powers in respect of investigation and enforcement which predominantly […]
19/12/25
Regulatory
Our client, a Support Worker in the Care Sector, received a ‘Minded to Bar’ letter from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The letter indicated that the DBS was considering our client’s inclusion on the Adults’ Barred List, which would preclude our client from engaging in regulated activity with vulnerable adults and, consequently, from continuing […]
16/12/25
Criminal Litigation
The criminal offence of Blackmail is committed when an individual makes an unwarranted demand with menaces against another, with a view to gain for himself or another. The criminal litigation team at KANGS is well placed to advise on blackmail allegations. The offence is treated by the courts as being extremely serious and, if found […]
12/12/25
