Articles by Guy Bastable

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‘Would you like to test the waters?’ SFO updates its Cooperation Guidance for corporates

21 October 2026

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A brush with sanctions: the Crown Court clarifies when luxury goods are “made available” under the UK’s Russia sanctions regime

24 September 2026

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A guide to money laundering offences in the United Kingdom

3 September 2026

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Court of Appeal clarifies scope of POCA “tipping off” offence

11 August 2026

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New UK law makes it easier to prosecute organisations in the UK for any criminal offence

12 May 2026

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FCA fines John Wood Group PLC almost £13m for issuing misleading statements. But would the penalty be worse in future?

30 March 2026

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SFO secures conviction of company director for fraudulent trading of aircraft parts

24 February 2026

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Ofcom and the Online Safety Act in 2026

11 February 2026

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Counterfeit aircraft parts: one rogue operator, or a growing concern?

22 July 2025

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Former company Director jailed for gross negligence manslaughter and for health and safety failings

13 June 2025

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Council Fined for Multiple Health and Safety Failures on Guided Busway

11 June 2025

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Corporate manslaughter charges brought against Pontins

9 June 2025

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Important new SFO guidance on corporate co-operation published: open the door or wait for the knock?

9 May 2025

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Failure to prevent fraud: New Year’s resolutions for corporates

28 January 2025

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UK Government publishes guidance on the new corporate criminal offence of 'failure to prevent fraud'

26 November 2024

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SFO Strategy 2024-29

1 May 2024