August 1, 2026
On 14 July, Red Lion Chambers hosted a breakfast briefing bringing together leading defence, prosecution and in-house lawyers to discuss the changes to corporate criminal liability introduced by Section 250 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which came into force on 29 June.
Led by our Joint Head of Chambers, Tom Forster KC, with contributions from Victoria Fitzpatrick of the Serious Fraud Office and Francis Bond of Macfarlanes, the discussion explored how prosecutors may use their new powers and what the changes could mean for companies, directors, senior managers and compliance teams.
The conversation considered the practical implications of the new regime, including the potential impact on corporate decision-making, governance and compliance.
As businesses and their advisers begin to navigate the new provisions, the discussion highlights some of the key questions that will shape how the legislation operates in practice.
Read the full note of the discussion here: Red-Lion-Fraud-Breakfast-Summary-Note