Outputs (65)

Privacy based triage of suspicious activity reports using offline large language models (2024)
Book Chapter

Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) form a vital part of incident response and case management for the investigation of known or suspected money laundering. However, those submitting SARs, and those tasked with analysing SARs, often find the task overw... Read More about Privacy based triage of suspicious activity reports using offline large language models.

Family Court Guide for those with experience of domestic abuse (2024)
Other

The Family Court Guide is a practical, digital guide for those with experience of domestic abuse. It explains exactly how to apply to the Family Court for a 'non-molestation order' (if personal protection is needed urgently) and for an 'occupation o... Read More about Family Court Guide for those with experience of domestic abuse.

Capitalism, Colonisation and the Ecocide-Genocide Nexus (2024)
Book

With climate change and a looming ecological crisis impacting the systems and institutions that support life, this timely publication examines the drivers of ecologically induced genocide – the environmental destruction resulting in conditions of lif... Read More about Capitalism, Colonisation and the Ecocide-Genocide Nexus.

The role and function of the Forensic Science Regulator in the UK (2024)
Book Chapter

A Forensic Science Regulator's (FSR) role was established in England and Wales at a time when the UK forensic science sector was undergoing significant structural changes that would introduce commercialization—a system of direct charging for forensic... Read More about The role and function of the Forensic Science Regulator in the UK.

Forensic science and policing must listen and learn to regain declining public trust (2024)
Digital Artefact

Forensic science plays a key role in solving crimes as well as overturning wrongful convictions, but recent studies suggest public trust in forensic science is declining for a range of reasons. In this article, I talk about the need for a “collaborat... Read More about Forensic science and policing must listen and learn to regain declining public trust.

Ecologically induced genocide: A new synthesis (2024)
Book Chapter

This chapter will contribute to an emerging “ecological turn” in genocide studies that places the material “extra-human environment” at the core of the biological and cultural integrity of social groups such as Indigenous peoples and territorially de... Read More about Ecologically induced genocide: A new synthesis.

Regulating armed swarms under international law (2024)
Book Chapter

Of the known military systems under development today perhaps none are more controversial than autonomous weapons systems (AWS). Indeed, for several years, opponents have been urging the United Nations (UN) to prohibit this emerging weapons technolog... Read More about Regulating armed swarms under international law.

Broadcasting from UK courts: ‘Highly selective and limited use’ (2024)
Newspaper / Magazine

After over a year of filming and broadcasting sentencing remarks in the Crown Court, there has been no published evaluation of televised court proceedings, its benefits accepted at face value. Has there been any added value to the principle of open j... Read More about Broadcasting from UK courts: ‘Highly selective and limited use’.

Is it time for the next seminal economic crime statute? Modernising and simplifying tax evasion offences in the UK (2024)
Book Chapter

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 (2024)
Journal Article

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.

Comprehensive Resolution: (how) can we stop the suffering in the Family Court and help parties to resolve their disputes and to remain emotionally intact? (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

For many, the breakdown of a family is a difficult and painful process. If a dispute is not handled well, the financial, psychological and emotional impact on children and adults may be immense.

The need to find fair, cost-effective and practica... Read More about Comprehensive Resolution: (how) can we stop the suffering in the Family Court and help parties to resolve their disputes and to remain emotionally intact?.

Tax Evasion and the Law: A Comparative Analysis of the UK and USA (2024)
Book

Following the global financial crisis, and a number of tax evasion scandals, there has been an increased public demand for countries to tackle tax evasion. In response, the past two decades have seen the diffusion of international cooperation in tax... Read More about Tax Evasion and the Law: A Comparative Analysis of the UK and USA.

Autistic and accused: A critical discussion of contemporary challenges to fair and effective criminal proceedings for autistic suspects and defendants (2023)
Journal Article

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)
Newspaper / Magazine

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

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 Contribution

Failure to prevent fraud – What impact will the new offence have on UK companies? (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

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 Contribution

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

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)
Newspaper / Magazine