Fraud case redefines the legal test for dishonesty in criminal law

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Fraud case redefines the legal test for 'dishonesty' in criminal law

Aspects of theft and fraud cases to be considered by a jury simplified following Appeal Court judgment.

Date - 5th May 2020
By - Gary Mason

A long running fraud case relating to the conviction of a dishonest care home owner who defrauded wealthy residents of more than £4m has clarified the definition of dishonesty in criminal law. In a ground-breaking judgment heard at the Court...

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