Autistic and accused: A critical discussion of contemporary challenges to fair and effective criminal proceedings for autistic suspects and defendants (2023)
Journal Article
Smith, T. (2023). Autistic and accused: A critical discussion of contemporary challenges to fair and effective criminal proceedings for autistic suspects and defendants. Criminal Law Review -London-, 43-64

Examines the challenges facing autistic people suspected, accused or convicted of crime from a socio-legal perspective. Discusses problematic legal procedures from initial contact with the police, pre-trial custodial interaction to trials and sentenc... Read More about Autistic and accused: A critical discussion of contemporary challenges to fair and effective criminal proceedings for autistic suspects and defendants.

Money muling in higher education institutions (2023)
Other
Ryder, N., Bourton, S., Hall, D., & Hillman, H. (2023). Money muling in higher education institutions. [Newspaper Article]

Researchers at Cardiff University, the University of the West of England and Reading University investigated the money laundering risks to which Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and their students are exposed, as well as how HEIs address identifi... Read More about Money muling in higher education institutions.

Written evidence: Home affairs committee’s fraud inquiry (2023)
Report
Ryder, N., & Bourton, S. (2023). Written evidence: Home affairs committee’s fraud inquiry. Home Affairs Committee

This inquiry sought evidence on the prevalence of fraud, the reporting, investigation and prosecution of fraud, and the Government's response to fraud. This submission provides an analysis of the law relating to the reporting of fraud and the exchang... Read More about Written evidence: Home affairs committee’s fraud inquiry.

Panel discussion: Preparing for and managing increased enforcement measures - Establishment of the new national fraud squad, collaborative structures, resources, recruitment and training, and effective delivery (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Bourton, S., & Churchill, A. (2023, October). Panel discussion: Preparing for and managing increased enforcement measures - Establishment of the new national fraud squad, collaborative structures, resources, recruitment and training, and effective delivery. Presented at Westminster Legal Policy Forum Conference: Next Steps for Tackling Fraud and Financial Crime, London

Failure to prevent fraud – What impact will the new offence have on UK companies? (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Bourton, S. (2023, October). Failure to prevent fraud – What impact will the new offence have on UK companies?. Presented at Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Event on Culture, Fraud and Ethics, Bristol

In November 2020, the Law Commission were asked by HM Government to undertake a review of the law on corporate criminal liability. In June 2022, the Law Commission published its Options Paper, which suggested the introduction of a new corporate offen... Read More about Failure to prevent fraud – What impact will the new offence have on UK companies?.

Fraud and businesses in the South West: Risks and recent developments (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Bourton, S., & Gliddon, J. (2023, October). Fraud and businesses in the South West: Risks and recent developments. Presented at UWE Bristol Breakfast Series, UWE Bristol

The theme of this event will be 'Fraud and Businesses in the South West: Risks and Recent Developments' and will feature a talk from an external speaker from the South West Fraud Forum (SWFF) and Dr Samantha Bourton from UWE Bristol Law School.... Read More about Fraud and businesses in the South West: Risks and recent developments.

Written evidence submitted by Dr Mary Alice Young (HEA0001) Organised crime and chasing net zero (2023)
Report
Young, M. (2023). Written evidence submitted by Dr Mary Alice Young (HEA0001) Organised crime and chasing net zero. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Commons Select Committee

Executive Summary of Evidence: Organised Crime and Chasing Net Zero 1) This evidence will focus on the criminal manipulation of government initiatives to sustainably heat our homes as we work towards the 2050 goal of net-zero emissions; a novel area... Read More about Written evidence submitted by Dr Mary Alice Young (HEA0001) Organised crime and chasing net zero.

Universities and their students are vulnerable to money laundering – new research (2023)
Other
Ryder, N., Hillman, H., & Bourton, S. (2023). Universities and their students are vulnerable to money laundering – new research. [Newspaper Article]

Higher education institutions and the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations (2023)
Journal Article
Ryder, N., Bourton, S., Hall, D., & Hillman, H. (2023). Higher education institutions and the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations. Criminal Law Review -London-, 9, 560-580

To tackle money laundering and terrorism financing, the United Kingdom has implemented global mechanisms introduced by the United Nations and the Financial Action Task Force. These mechanisms viewed financial institutions as gatekeepers to the financ... Read More about Higher education institutions and the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.

To exchange or not to exchange – that is the question. A critical analysis of the use of financial intelligence and the exchange of information in the United Kingdom (2023)
Journal Article
Ryder, N., & Bourton, S. (in press). To exchange or not to exchange – that is the question. A critical analysis of the use of financial intelligence and the exchange of information in the United Kingdom. Journal of Business Law,

This article examines the international standards relating to information exchange, identifying its importance in relation to combatting financial crime. The paper critiques the results of the Financial Action Task Force’s Fourth United Kingdom Mutu... Read More about To exchange or not to exchange – that is the question. A critical analysis of the use of financial intelligence and the exchange of information in the United Kingdom.

Corrupt corporations and the facilitation of tax crimes: A review of the United Kingdom's enforcement mechanisms (2023)
Journal Article
Bourton, S., & Ryder, N. (in press). Corrupt corporations and the facilitation of tax crimes: A review of the United Kingdom's enforcement mechanisms. Law and Contemporary Problems, 101-134

Financial crime is synonymous with the seminal work of Edwin H. Sutherland, which used the term “white-collar crime” in 1940. Sutherland defined the term as “a crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his... Read More about Corrupt corporations and the facilitation of tax crimes: A review of the United Kingdom's enforcement mechanisms.