Did you catch our poll on Tuesday? 📊
We asked, ‘In the UK legal system, what does the abbreviation PTPH mean?’ 38% of you got it right – it’s “Plea & Trial Preparation Hearing” ✔️
When the Serious Fraud Office prosecutes complex financial crimes, cases progress through various hearings – each serving a crucial purpose in ensuring justice.
But what exactly is a hearing, and why do we need different types? ⚖️
A court hearing is a formal legal proceeding where judges, lawyers, defendants, and sometimes juries come together to address specific aspects of a case.
In our cases involving complex fraud, bribery, and corruption, different hearings tackle different challenges. Each hearing type exists because serious fraud cases present unique challenges: massive evidence volumes, international elements, complex financial transactions, and sophisticated criminal schemes that require specialist judicial management.
This structured approach ensures that even the most complex financial Read More