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What all companies need to know about the UK Crime & Policing Act 2026

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Simon Airey | McDermott Will & Schulte, Andrew Butel | McDermott Will & Schulte

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Expert insights on corporate criminal liability regulations, with practical steps for companies to take now.

The UK Crime & Policing Act 2026 represents a huge expansion of corporate criminal liability for both UK and non-UK companies.

Historically, establishing corporate criminal liability in the UK was very difficult due to what is known as the ‘Identification Principle’ in English law. Companies could generally only be liable for the

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