Opinion: New SFO Director Appointment reflects Americanisation of UK Corporate Crime Enforcement and represents opportunity for further harmonisation – thebriberyact.com

Ms. Osofsky, a former US prosecutor, exemplifies the increasing Americanisation of corporate criminal law enforcement in the UK.

From the entry into force of new laws, including the UK Bribery Act and a Deferred Prosecution Agreement regime, a tougher approach on enforcement and large penalties in recent years UK corporate criminal law has copied various elements of the US toolkit as the UK catches up.

via Opinion: New SFO Director Appointment reflects Americanisation of UK Corporate Crime Enforcement and represents opportunity for further harmonisation – thebriberyact.com.