Police cannot automatically extend pre-charge bail simply because an investigation remains ongoing. This article explains the statutory test under sections 47ZC and 47ZD PACE, why Conditions A to D must all be met and how representations can be made before an Inspector decides whether to extend bail from three to six months.

Blockchain intelligence is powerful but not always enough. This article examines Crypto Wallet Freezing Orders, attribution, ownership and evidential proof in UK asset recovery cases.

Restraint Orders under POCA can have immediate consequences for individuals, businesses and third parties. This article, written jointly by Sam Healey and Jonathan Lennon KC, considers how restraint orders may be varied or discharged, including dissipation risk, full and frank disclosure, living and legal expenses, delay and the impact of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 amendments.

The UK unfair trading regime has changed. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 replaces the 2008 Regulations, introduces stronger CMA enforcement powers and increases the risk of investigations by regulators and Trading Standards.

MHRA, Trading Standards and police enforcement over illegal weight loss injections is increasing. This article explains the legal risk around retatrutide, tirzepatide, “research chemical” sales, interviews under caution, raids and asset freezing.

Compelled interviews require witnesses to answer questions in regulatory investigations. Understand FCA, SFO, CMA and HMRC powers, your obligations and how to prepare.

Being released under investigation after bail can create uncertainty. The investigation continues without conditions or timescales. This guide explains what it means, what may happen next and why early advice matters.

When police bail ends, the investigation does not necessarily stop. This guide explains bail extensions, release under investigation, possible outcomes and what to do next.

Being under investigation but not charged can create uncertainty. This guide explains release under investigation, timelines, outcomes and what happens next.

Bail being extended does not automatically mean your case is getting worse. This guide explains what a pre-charge bail extension means and whether it is good or bad.