Barristers and EDI - The BSB consultation on the proposed new rules
Release Date: 11/14/2024
Your compliance learning agenda for 2026- The big issues to train on
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As we approach 2026, compliance and learning teams face evolving challenges, from the Crime and Policing Bill to the complexities of AI and data protection. Ensuring your workforce is prepared for these changes goes beyond simple tick-box training—it’s about driving meaningful behaviour and cultural shifts. In this episode, we bring you the recording of our live webinar, where VinciWorks’ compliance experts Nick Henderson-Mayo and Ruth Mittelmann-Cohen, alongside Nelson Sivalingam, CEO and Co-Founder of HowNow, explore the future of compliance learning. Nelson shares his expertise on the...
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From the SRA to the FCA: What the Single Professional Services Supervisor means for your firm
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The UK’s anti-money laundering (AML) landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. The government has confirmed that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will take over from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the Law Society of Scotland, and other professional bodies to become the Single Professional Services Supervisor (SPSS) for AML supervision. This marks the first time law firms and accountancy firms across the UK will be regulated under a single AML authority. In this webinar recording, VinciWorks’ legal compliance experts, alongside our partners at The Compliance...
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Australia & Asia-Pacific compliance trends 2026 - The big shifts to prepare for
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GDPR - What’s next for data protection and compliance
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Over seven years since its introduction, the GDPR continues to evolve as new technologies, court rulings and regulatory guidance reshape how organisations handle personal data. In this episode, we bring you insights from our recent webinar, where experts unpacked the latest developments in GDPR and global data protection. With the EU AI Act now in force, shifting cross-border data frameworks, and regulators issuing record fines, compliance has never been more complex — or more crucial. Tune in to learn: What recent GDPR fines reveal about regulator priorities How to navigate overlaps...
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The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 - What it means for your organisation
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The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) has brought the most significant changes to UK data protection since UK GDPR came into force. While it doesn’t replace GDPR, the DPA 2018, or PECR, the DUAA reshapes how organisations process personal data, handle subject access, manage cookies, and apply legitimate interests. In this episode, we share highlights from our live webinar, where VinciWorks experts explained how these reforms affect compliance strategies. From broad consent in scientific research and recognised legitimate interests, to expanded cookie exemptions, stricter rules for...
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Failure to prevent fraud: What businesses need to know
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On 1 September 2025, the UK’s compliance rules changed with the introduction of the failure to prevent fraud offence under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA). In this episode, we share highlights from our expert-led webinar, covering what this new offence means for businesses, how to implement “reasonable procedures,” and the steps organisations must take to reduce fraud risks. From lessons learned under bribery and tax evasion laws to new risks for senior managers and guidance from the Serious Fraud Office, this episode gives you the practical insights needed to...
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GDPR - Seven years on
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It’s been seven years since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force, and its impact has only grown. With over €1 billion in fines issued in the past year alone, it's clear that regulators are scrutinising businesses of all sizes, and enforcement is ramping up. In this episode, we examine how GDPR is shaping global data privacy despite legal pushback, regulatory divergence, and the rising complexity brought on by AI. Here’s what we’ll cover: Recent GDPR fines and enforcement trends - real case studies, real lessons Global influence: How GDPR is inspiring...
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AI compliance and ethical practices
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AI is no longer just hype; it’s here, powerful, and already reshaping how organisations operate. But with that power comes legal and ethical responsibility. This episode explores how businesses can harness AI while staying within the law and public trust. From the EU AI Act to GDPR and the emerging frameworks in the UK and US, we unpack what compliance looks like in an AI-driven world. Here’s what we cover: The latest AI compliance frameworks and global regulations How to embed ethical principles into your AI systems Spotting and mitigating risks like bias and discrimination Building...
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Health and safety and the Employment Rights Bill
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Managing bribery and corruption risks
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Bribery and corruption remain major risks for businesses worldwide, with enforcement agencies ramping up scrutiny and penalties for non-compliance. Without strong anti-bribery policies, companies face financial, legal, and reputational fallout. One of the most effective (yet often overlooked) ways to mitigate bribery risks? A robust gifts and hospitality reporting framework. In this episode, we’ll explore how businesses can enhance transparency and accountability to protect themselves from bribery risks. From real-world case studies of bribery scandals to practical compliance strategies, our...
info_outlineThe Bar Standards Board has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the Equality Rules. The consultation runs until 29 November 2024.
The BSB is gathering views on proposed rules to advance equality, diversity, and inclusion at the Bar, and is keen to hear a wide range of views and welcomes all contributions to the ongoing consultation.
As the BSB gathers views of barristers and chambers on proposed amendments, they welcome all contributions to the ongoing consultation.
Hear from the Bar Standard Board’s Policy Manager for Equality and Access to Justice, Poornima Karunacadacharan and VinciWorks compliance experts on what you need to know about the proposals, and listen to the questions you posed answered by the BSB.
The consultation is open until 29 November 2024.
Guest speakers: Poornima Karunacadacharan, Policy Manager, Equality and Access to Justice, The Bar Standards Board.
Poornima Karunacadacharan is the Policy Manager for Equality and Access to Justice at the BSB. She has been leading on the drafting of the Equality Rules, as well as ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion is embedded in all areas of BSB regulation. She has over 20 years’ experience working in the Charity Sector and as a consultant for public sector organisations on equality and human rights issues. Poornima has expertise in training public, private, and voluntary sector organisations on the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty.