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Netflix offices raided in tax fraud probe
Netflix’s offices in Paris and Amsterdam have been raided by police as part of an investigation into tax fraud. France’s National Financial Prosecutor, a special unit dedicated to high-profile white-collar crime, said the investigation relates to suspicions of “covering up serious tax fraud and off-the-books work.” The company is also under investigation over tax filings…
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Deportation plan for foreign offenders
The Government is considering plans to deport foreign offenders immediately upon conviction to address prison overcrowding. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: “I am personally of the view that deportation for someone who has been convicted and is ultimately due to be imprisoned in our country is as good a punishment as serving time in a…
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Police sackings hit record high
A significant rise in police officer dismissals in England and Wales has been reported, with figures showing a 50% increase from 394 to a record high of 593 in the year ending March 31. The Metropolitan Police removed 123 officers, while Greater Manchester police dismissed 36 and West Yorkshire police sacked 30. Dishonesty was the…
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Justice for Alan Geddes sought
The family of Alan Geddes, who was brutally murdered by Stuart Quinn shortly after his release from prison, is pursuing legal action against the Scottish government and other authorities. An official report from the Mental Welfare Commission (MWC) highlighted failures in the handling of Mr Quinn’s release, suggesting that a lack of support and accommodation…
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Charity trustee whistleblowers win big in tribunal
Nearly a million charity trustees in the UK have gained enhanced legal protection for whistleblowing following a significant tribunal ruling. The employment appeal tribunal supported Nigel MacLennan’s claim against the British Psychological Society, which highlighted the need for protections for trustees who report governance failures. MacLennan, who reported serious issues to the Charity Commission, faced…
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Southport murder suspect accused of terrorism offences
The man accused of murdering three young girls in Southport in July has been charged with the production of the biological toxin ricin and possessing a military study of an al-Qaeda training manual. Axel Rudakubana has already been charged with the murders of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar,…
