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The Independent has described the Crime and Policing Act 2026 as “the largest criminal justice Bill in a generation”. Containing more than 70 separate measures, the legislation introduces changes across areas ranging from retail crime and anti-social behaviour to stalking, online harms, and policing powers. For governance professionals, however, one provision stands out above all others: the expansion of corporate criminal liability. The Crime and Policing Act 2026 marks a si

Most boards do not think they have a conflict of interest problem. Until a decision exposes one. They surface as overlaps, a relationship, a secondary role, a commercial interest, that seem manageable until a decision puts them under pressure.

For those stepping into the boardroom for the first time, preparation is what turns uncertainty into confidence. This article serves as a practical new director board meeting guide, outlining what to expect, what documents to review, and how to prepare effectively.

The board approved the decision unanimously. Six months later, it was being questioned by regulators. Not because the outcome was wrong, but because there was no documented evidence showing how the decision had been reached. The committee mandate was loosely defined, the minutes lacked detail on rationale, and a director’s declared conflict had not been formally managed. What appeared to be a routine governance process quickly became a governance issue. Examples like this are