More powerful corporate enforcers being considered, by Law Reform Commission

Beefed-up corporate watchdogs, greater use of financial fines, and new criminal liability offences are among robust laws being examined by the State’s legal advisers.

The Law Reform Commission is also to investigate if existing fraud offences are sufficient to deal with the full range of such activity.

The commission today publishes its issues paper on regulatory enforcement and corporate offences, and is seeking submissions from the public.