With the expectation of significant numbers of large scale COVID-19 frauds, investigation and prosecution by the State is likely to be an overwhelming task.
The use of whistleblowers is something that would make that task much easier and quicker. Not only the State may bring a criminal prosecution under English law; private individuals and organisations may also bring a private prosecution. This represents an important safeguard where the State has failed to act in prosecuting allegations of criminal behaviour.
In this news post – Dr Anton van Dellen
Dr Anton van Dellen has experience in a wide range of defamation proceedings, ranging from pre-action advice to fully contested High Court claims and appeals up to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He also has sound experience in bringing Judicial Reviews and appeals against a wide range of public authorities, challenging decisions for being unlawful, irrational and/or failing to follow published guidance. High Net Worth clients are represented by Dr Anton van Dellen in a range of litigation involving disputes over assets.