Privilege is the legal principle that allows people to seek legal advice with the knowledge that communications with their lawyers will be exempt from disclosure in legal proceedings. The protection of privilege enables lawyers and their clients to adequately prepare a case for Court. Where an investigator instructed on a case comes across a privileged [...]
The Inkerman Group will be participating in International Fraud Awareness Week, 11-17 November 2012 as an official supporter to promote anti-fraud awareness and education. Fraud in the UK is now thought to be at record levels and according to a study conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE); organisations around the world are [...]
Science Fiction writer William Gibson once observed, ‘the future is already here, it’s just not evenly distributed.’ The adage was proved true this morning when G4S chief David Taylor-Smith appeared in the Guardian predicting widespread privatisation of the police as early as 2015. This is already starting to happen. G4S, one of the biggest private [...]
THE INKERMAN GROUP has announced that Michael Allen, MBE has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an Executive Director. This announcement comes as the company continues on a period of significant growth and business consolidation. Allen has joined the Board at this time to further contribute to The Inkerman Group’s ambitious business plans, [...]
The Association of British Investigators has become the first industry association to become a member of Industry Qualifications (IQ). The ABI has become both a member of IQ Qualifications and IQ Resources. The ABI Academy will work with IQ on the development of qualifications for investigators, promoting IQ qualifications within its membership, and the development [...]
Police intelligence reports and details of operations were deleted by corrupt serving and former police officers, according to a secret report that has been passed to the Leveson Inquiry. The eight-page report by the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) was written in 2008 and detailed how private investigators with links to crime gangs tried to [...]
The Home Affairs Committee would like to invite you to a seminar on Monday 14 May, 11 am to 1 pm at the Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House, Bridge Street, London, SW1A 2LW, United Kingdom – as part of its inquiry into Private Investigators. There will a key-note speech from Richard Thomas, the former Information Commissioner, followed by [...]
A non-executive board member to represent Northern Ireland is being sought for the SIA. The successful candidate will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation. Along with other board members and the chairman, the appointee will ensure that the SIA’s executive team is held to account for discharging its duties effectively and to [...]
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