Dr Diana Johnson's Outputs (10)

Corporate criminal liability and the identification doctrine - A critical reflection (2023)
Book Chapter

The identification doctrine frustrates the prosecution of companies for economic crimes in the United Kingdom (UK). This is because, while the identification and attribution of criminal intent may be straightforward in cases concerning small companie... Read More about Corporate criminal liability and the identification doctrine - A critical reflection.

A year in review: What progress has been made in relation to corporate criminal liability in the UK? (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper will examine how the UKs approach towards corporate criminal liability has evolved since the publication of the Law Commission Options paper in June 2022. Corporate crime is a significant challenge for society, it causes harm to citizens,... Read More about A year in review: What progress has been made in relation to corporate criminal liability in the UK?.

Mitigating financial crime risks in hedge funds: Strategies for compliance and safeguarding investor trust (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Financial crime presents a significant challenge for asset managers, requiring them to be vigilant and proactive in combating illicit activities. This session provides an overview of financial crime in the context of asset management, highlighting it... Read More about Mitigating financial crime risks in hedge funds: Strategies for compliance and safeguarding investor trust.

Fraud and the new corporate failure to prevent offence: Will the offence fit the crime? (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This talk addresses the recent attempt to tackle the issue of corporate fraud. The scope of the offence will be assessed in the context of the UK’s Economic Crime Plan and counter fraud strategy.
• Fraud
• Economic Crime Plan
• Counter-fraud strat... Read More about Fraud and the new corporate failure to prevent offence: Will the offence fit the crime?.

Failure to prevent fraud: Fireside chat (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Panel discussion with Dr Bastian Hertstein (Financial Crime Strategy, Government of Jersey) and Dr Samantha Bourton (UWE)

Review of the senior managers & certification regime (2023)
Journal Article

Following the 2022 Edinburgh Reforms, in which the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a set of reforms designed to drive growth and competitiveness in the financial services sector, both HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with t... Read More about Review of the senior managers & certification regime.

Can competition law aid the United Kingdom in its fight against financial crime? (2023)
Journal Article

This article investigates the laws used in the United Kingdom (UK) to enforce the financial crime of benchmark interest rate manipulation, the most well-known example of which took place in the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and the Foreign Ex... Read More about Can competition law aid the United Kingdom in its fight against financial crime?.

Response to Bank of England consultation (2023)
Report

Response to a consultation launched by the Bank of England in relation to the Senior Managers and Consultation regime.

Can competition law play a role in the enforcement of financial crime in the United Kingdom? (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Competition law has not played any significant role in the enforcement of financial crime in the United Kingdom (UK). Lessons can be learnt from the approaches adopted in the United States of America (US) and the European Union (EU) towards utilising... Read More about Can competition law play a role in the enforcement of financial crime in the United Kingdom?.

A critical and comparative analysis of the role of competition law in relation to the regulation and enforcement of financial crime in the United Kingdom, European Union and the United States of America (2023)
Thesis

Financial crime is a significant drain on economies across the world. This thesis will look at one aspect of financial crime, that of benchmark interest rate manipulation by competing banks, with the aim of identifying the best approach for the UK t... Read More about A critical and comparative analysis of the role of competition law in relation to the regulation and enforcement of financial crime in the United Kingdom, European Union and the United States of America.