The Practitioner's Guide to Global Investigations: Publicity - The UK Perspective
We have contributed a chapter to GIR's The Practitioner's Guide to Global Investigations called "Publicity: The UK Perspective". In it, we consider publicity surrounding investigations or proceedings in the UK, the impact upon the corporation involved - including the reputational and financial implications - and the consequences for the investigative or trial process itself.
The Impact of Publicity
Publicity in connection with investigations or proceedings is generally unwelcome for the corporation involved – there may be reputational implications, the company’s share price and market share may be affected, relationships with any authorities investigating may be harmed, and indeed the interest of additional authorities may be piqued. In addition, there may be serious consequences if publicity damages the investigative or trial process or breaches legal or professional obligations. Accordingly, it is important for corporations to understand the legal contexts for publicity: the principle of open justice, the extent to which legislation imposes restrictions on information relevant to investigations and proceedings entering into, and circulating in, the public domain, and the mechanisms available to allow or prevent information becoming public. There may also be occasions when corporations wish to explore whether there may be benefits from publicity. This chapter explores these areas with particular reference to media reporting of investigations and proceedings conducted by public authorities.
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An extract from the third edition of The Practitioner’s Guide to Global Investigations. The whole publication is available at Global Investigations.
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