The way forward for the SFO

A series of highly-publicised failures have underscored the UK Serious Fraud Office's struggles with a disclosure regime designed for the pre-digital age. Today, a standard case for the prosecutor involves wresting with millions of digital files held across multiple devices. Dr Susan Hawley and Dr Helen Taylor of Spotlight on Corruption discuss proposals for disclosure reform as well as make recommendations for resourcing and oversight.

Dr Susan Hawleyis executive director and Dr Helen Tayloris senior legal researcher at Spotlight on Corruption (www.spotlightcorruption.org), a non-profit campaign organisation that shines a light on the UK's role in corruption at home and abroad.

A series of highly-publicised failures have underscored the UK Serious Fraud Office's struggles with a disclosure regime designed for the pre-digital age. Today, a standard case for the prosecutor involves wresting with millions of digital files held across multiple devices. Dr Susan Hawley and Dr Helen Taylor of Spotlight on Corruption discuss proposals for disclosure reform as well as make recommendations for resourcing and oversight.