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Fraudsters beware: Third-party Disclosure Orders are about to become easier to obtain
Briefing
23 September 2022
2 MIN READ
3 AUTHORS
One major obstacle to bringing a claim against cyber-criminals and international fraudsters is about to change. From 1 October 2022, the English legal system will extend the scope of third-party disclosure orders. New rules will allow claimants to obtain Norwich Pharmacal and Bankers Trust Orders against banks and websites to assist their claims – even when the third party is overseas.
This HFW Briefing highlights the new ‘jurisdictional gateway’ – and reviews the important implications for the victims fraud.
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