Catch up with the latest news.
UK Takes Part in Human Trafficking Operation
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has taken part in a Europol supported operation to dismantle a human trafficking network, which resulted in the safeguarding of four Nigerian women who were forced into prostitution in different Spanish locations. Human Trafficking Europol explains that human trafficking is a modern form of… Read more ...Calls for Tougher Approach to Drink Driving
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has recently published a report in which it calls for EU Member States to do more on drink-driving enforcement and rehabilitation. Read more ...Beltrami & Company Wins Corporate USA Today Award 2018
We are pleased to announce that, although the year has just begun, our hard work is being recognised in a prestigious set of awards in the USA. Beltrami & Company have been awarded ‘Law Firm of the Year - Criminal - Scotland’ as part of the Corporate USA Today Awards 2018. Read more ...Companies and Consumers Face Increased Fraud and Cybercrime Risks
A new report from risk solutions company Kroll has revealed that fraud, cyber, and security risks to companies have reached an all-time high. Incidents of Fraud Increase With regards to fraud, the proportion of executives reporting that their organisations suffered at least one instance of this crime over the past… Read more ...Beltrami Nominated as finalist for Scottish Criminal Defence Firm of the Year
We are proud to announce that we have been selected as a finalist for the Scottish Legal Awards ‘Criminal Defence Firm of the Year'. The awards ceremony will take place on March 15th 2018, and we are very much looking forward to the evening. The Scottish Legal Awards are an… Read more ...Analysis Reveals Repeated Road Traffic Law Breaches
Motoring organisation RAC has warned that greater enforcement of road traffic laws is required, particularly with regards to the use of mobile phones while driving. The warning comes as figures from the DVLA apparently show that more than 6,000 motorists have at least two endorsements on their licence for driving… Read more ...Drivers Feel Pressured to Drink and Drive
New research by motoring organisation the AA has revealed an increase in the number of drivers who say they feel increased pressured to have a drink and drive at Christmas time. Read more ...Tackling VAT fraud in the EU
New tools to make the EU's Value Added Tax (VAT) system more fraud-proof and close loopholes that can lead to large-scale VAT fraud have been unveiled by the European Commission. The new rules aim to build trust between Member States so that they can exchange more information and boost cooperation… Read more ...How you look in court is important
WHETHER by training or instinct, the best Sheriffs are observers. They tend not to miss very much. The Defender in the case of Russel-Smith & others v Uchegbu never spoke in court before Sheriff Welsh. But her demeanor was still a significant factor in the outcome of her case. Ms… Read more ...