News & Briefings
SFIS takes over Benefit Fraud Investigations
Continuing our series on the latest Benefit Fraud Law updates we report on the work of the SFIS, the Government agency that has taken over conduct of all Benefit Fraud investigations.
Confiscation Orders Blog – Section 22 of POCA
Anecdotal evidence suggests that there has been an significant increase recently in the number of applications recently made under Section 22 of POCA 2002.
Client Guide to Benefit Fraud Interviews
Our guide has been prepared in response to concerns raised by many of our clients at advice they have been given not to attend this process - we would urge potential clients to be wary if they are given such instructions.
Roger Sahota Lectures Law Society on International Criminal Law and ECHR
Roger Sahota was invited together with prof. William Schabas to lecture the Law Society on the intersection between international criminal law and the work of the European Court of Human rights.
How Will EU Exit Impact on White Collar Crime Enforcement - Global Investigations Review
Global Investigations Review is a magazine which focuses on white-collar crime.
Al-Jazeera Interviews Roger Sahota on Human Rights Situation in Egypt
Following a press conference to announce the findings of the ICFR human rights delegation to Egypt between 11-15 October 2015, Roger Sahota was interviewed on Al-jazeera English and Arabic and Arabic as well as many other media outlets.
Egypt Human Rights Mission 11-15 October 2014
Roger Sahota was invited to attend a Human Rights Mission to Egypt from the 11-15 October 2014.
Barclays LIBOR Investigation - Roger Sahota comments for Global Investigations Review feature
Global Investigations Review is a magazine which focuses on white-collar crime.
Search and Seizure ; Roger Sahota Writes for Law Society Gazette
Roger Sahota's guide for solicitors who are made subject to a police raid features in the Law Society Gazette's "Practice Points" section.
Roger Sahota Attends International Fraud and Asset Recovery Conference
Roger Sahota attended the inaugural International Fraud and Asset Recovery Conference organised by Carmelite Chambers.
Roger Sahota Addresses International Advocacy Conference
Roger Sahota was invited to speak at a conference of International Advocacy Trainers organised by the Nottingham Trent Law School.
Roger Sahota Instructed in One of UKs Largest Mortgage Fraud Investigations
BSB Fraud Partner Roger Sahota has been instructed in one of the country's largest mortgage fraud investigations.
Roger Sahota Instructed in War Crimes Investigation
Roger Sahota has been instructed in a groundbreaking high profile historical domestic war crimes investigation conducted by S015.
Society of Asian Lawyers Appoints Roger Sahota to Management Committee
Roger Sahota has been appointed to the committee of the Society of Asian Lawyers.
Roger Sahota in Landmark Search Warrants Case
Roger Sahota was instructed as Solicitor and Junior Counsel in the latest of a string of cases where the Administrative Court has quashed warrants granted to the police to conduct searches of solicitors premises.
More Draconian Default Sentences On the Horizon – PAC Report On Confiscation Orders Published
Serious criminals are choosing jail as an alternative to paying their Confiscation Orders, concluded the Public Accounts Committee in it’s long awaited report on Confiscation Orders published on the 21st March 2014.
Roger Sahota Admitted to ICC List of Counsel
Under Regulation 73.1 of the Regulations of the International Criminal Court, the Registrar of the Court maintains a roster of Counsel included in the List of Counsel, who are available at any time to represent any person before the Court, or to represent the interests of the defence.
In Conversation with Iain Morley QC - Special Tribunal for Lebanon
On the 5th February 2014 I chaired an interesting discussion with Iain Morley QC on the Special Tribunal for the Lebanon.
Longer Prison Sentences Will Not Solve Our Confiscation Crisis
Facing withering criticism from the Chair of the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee, a Senior Ministry of Justice official issued an ominous warning last week, writes Roger Sahota.
Tackling Serious Fraud and White Collar Crime
Roger Sahota writes for Progress Online on 27 June 2012 With the coalition facing growing criticism for it’s failure to get to grips with city crime, Labour’s policy review on Tackling Serious Fraud and White Collar Crime, announced last week, makes welcome reading.