Worldwide: Government, Public Sector

The Court of Appeal considered, in the first appeal of its kind, the tipping off offence under the Proceeds of Crime Act ("POCA"), confirming that a transaction-specific enquiry may trigger liability even in the context of an investigation which is in the public domain, and actual prejudice need not be proved.

The UK government has significantly expanded its sanctions framework targeting Russia, introducing measures against individuals and entities involved in military supply chains, energy sectors, cryptocurrency networks, and alleged human rights violations. These developments reflect an evolving enforcement landscape with new powers, increased scrutiny of sanctions evasion, and landmark legal clarifications affecting businesses operating in sanctioned jurisdictions.

The Isle of Man has published its latest sectoral risk assessment for Trust and Corporate Service Providers (TCSPs), confirming that the sector’s money laundering risk remains rated Medium High. The assessment highlights strengthened regulatory controls, ongoing AML obligations and the importance of risk management across the Island’s international financial services sector.

Women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations depend on enhanced breast screening for early detection, but administrative gaps in the screening pathway can occur. This comprehensive guide empowers BRCA carriers with practical strategies to monitor their screening schedule, ask the right questions of healthcare providers, and confidently navigate potential administrative issues that could interrupt their care.

A global organization launches a critical report examining how AI transparency tools and content provenance systems, designed to promote trust and verify authenticity, could paradoxically be weaponized against journalists, human rights defenders, and documentary filmmakers in hostile political environments. The analysis explores the unintended surveillance risks embedded in digital watermarking and content credential technologies now being integrated into cameras, mobile devices, and distribution platforms.

The UK government proposed a number of amendments to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA) as part of the Immigration and Asylum Bill (the Bill) it introduced on 30 June 2026. This included changes to Section 54 of the MSA, which currently imposes a duty to prepare a modern slavery statement for each financial year on companies.

The UK Government's Defence Investment Plan commits £298 billion over four years and introduces fundamental reforms to defence procurement, including segmented acquisition models, new commercial pathways, and a 'buy British by default' approach. With significant emphasis on attracting private capital through new investment mechanisms and advisory groups, the Plan creates substantial opportunities across nuclear programmes, critical infrastructure, SME participation, and advanced technologies for organi

The UK government's National Security and Investment Act continues to evolve in its implementation and enforcement, raising important questions about regulatory scope, transaction timing, and compliance obligations.

The UK government's 2025/26 annual report reveals significant shifts in the National Security and Investment Act's operation, with notification volumes climbing 15.8% while intervention rates drop to historic lows. Despite longer review timelines and increased scrutiny of certain investor origins, 98.9% of transactions proceeded without government intervention, raising questions about the regime's scope and effectiveness.

The International Court of Justice has ruled that ILO Convention No. 87 contains a right to strike, settling a decades-long dispute between employers and workers' representatives.

The House of Lords Committee has launched a consultation to gather perspectives on the implementation and effectiveness of the Online Safety Act. Stakeholders are invited to submit their views on how the legislation is functioning in practice and what improvements might be needed. This inquiry represents a critical opportunity to shape the future direction of online safety regulation in the UK.

The Court of Appeal has issued its first judgment on personal welfare deputyship applications, clarifying when deputies should be appointed for adults lacking capacity to make welfare decisions. This landmark ruling examines the balance between collaborative decision-making and the practical benefits of formal deputyship, establishing key factors that courts must consider when determining whether appointment would enhance decision-making effectiveness.