by Howard Sharp QC | Apr 3, 2021 | Insights
There is a presumption in law that legislation is not intended to have extra-territorial effect. This is reinforced by well known principles of International comity. This can causes difficulties in respect of complex regulatory and white collar criminal investigations...
by Howard Sharp QC | Sep 20, 2020 | Insights
There will always be times where we want to turn back the clock. Unfortunately, in life and in law, it’s not always that straightforward. In the case of B and C v D, E and F [2020] JRC 169, the Royal Court has clarified an important aspect of the Foundations (Jersey)...
by Howard Sharp QC | Oct 16, 2019 | Insights
In Prospective Applicant v Chief Officer v States of Jersey Police [2019] JRC 161, the Royal Court of Jersey refused an application for judicial review in respect of the Chief Officer of Police’s decision to refuse consent in respect of certain funds despite there...
by Howard Sharp QC | Jun 17, 2019 | Insights
Volaw Trust v The Attorney General of Jersey and Comptroller of Income Tax. Privilege Against Self Incrimination and Article 6. Mr Sharp QC wins is this landmark case that redefines the ambit of the privilege against self-incrimination as defined by Article 6 of human...
by Howard Sharp QC | Mar 6, 2018 | Insights
Privilege and Corporate Investigations Tread with care A Board of Directors faced with information that raises regulatory issues or suspicions about corrupt practices might decide to conduct an internal inquiry and/or self-report. Equally, a company may become...
