The UK’s whistleblowing laws are outdated, leaving many workers unprotected. The Office of the Whistleblower Bill aims to fix this with independent enforcement, regulatory penalties, and stronger safeguards.
The ICO’s passive approach to GDPR enforcement exacerbates court backlogs and undermines data protection rights in the UK.
Solicitors’ persistent failures in AML compliance, coupled with inadequate enforcement, highlight the urgent need for reform.
The SRA’s recent imposition of over £57,000 in fines for AML breaches across five law firms signals a step towards stricter enforcement, but without significant penalties and proactive regulation, compliance will remain a manageable risk rather than a priority.