Scrutiny - What is it and why is it important?

Parliament has engaged in scrutiny for years through its Select Committees.  Local Authorities are meant to be doing the same thing - and should have been doing so since 2001 - however performance has been patchy to say this.

Scrutiny sheds light in dark corners - in places where, often generating publicity is enough to have things changed - it is the power of embarassment.

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Why you need a lawyer if you are being investigated by a regulator.

This podcast deals with the misconception that taking legal advice somehow equates with being seen as guilty and why having a good lawyer advising you is likely to be highly beneficial.

Andrew W Dawson   Brunswicks LLP

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