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Jonathan Fisher KC’s wide-ranging fraud report contains worthwhile proposals, but turning them into workable reform will require money, capacity and political will

Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.

Jonathan Fisher KC on why the UK has an opportunity to lead the global fight against digital fraud
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Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

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Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

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