Evaluating the case for greater use of private prosecutions in England and Wales for fraud offences

Lewis, Chris, Brooks, Graham ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1220-2932, Button, Mark, Shepherd, David and Wakefield, Alison (2014) Evaluating the case for greater use of private prosecutions in England and Wales for fraud offences. International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice, 42 (1). pp. 3-15. ISSN 1756-0616

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Abstract

This paper considers the challenges and opportunities that exist in England and Wales for the use of private prosecutions for Fraud. It considers the need for sanctions against fraudsters: looks at the prosecution landscape as it has evolved, especially during the 21st century: considers the legal basis for private prosecution and gives a brief history of its extent. The advantages and disadvantages associated with private prosecution are considered and recommendations made on the changes needed before there could be significant developments in the use of private prosecutions.

Item Type: Article
Identifier: 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2013.11.001
Additional Information: © 2013. This manuscript version is made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Subjects: Law and criminal justice > Criminal justice > Criminology
Law and criminal justice > Criminal justice > Policing and criminal investigations
Law and criminal justice > Criminal justice > Sentencing
Depositing User: Graham Brooks
Date Deposited: 28 Dec 2017 14:57
Last Modified: 06 Feb 2024 15:55
URI: https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/4251

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