Yesterday the government signalled it will introduce amendments on corporate criminal liability reform in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill. We strongly welcome this major development on an issue...
In the dying days of 2022, HM Treasury released two years of covid-backlogged data on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) supervision in the UK. This 2020-2022 report yields no clear picture of...
Today, veteran economic crime campaigner Margaret Hodge MP put forward some bold and crucial amendments to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill currently going through Parliament to dramatically improve...
Law firms in the UK face almost zero risk of criminal enforcement if they breach money laundering rules, and very little prospect of meaningful fines, according to a report released...
HMRC’s latest annual self-assessment report of its performance reveals seven problem areas that are undermining its effectiveness as an anti-money laundering (AML) supervisor.
The 2021 review of how the UK’s 22 different legal and accountancy supervisors (known as Professional Body Supervisors or PBS), are performing in terms of combating dirty money was released...
6th July 2021 Some initial thoughts from Susan Hawley, Executive Director of Spotlight on Corruption From the reaction on social media, yesterday’s National Crime Agency (NCA) settlement with Izzat Javadovaand...
Summary The Law Commission’s recent announcement that it will review corporate crime rules is a welcome and important step towards reforming the UK’s antiquated principle for prosecuting companies; The government...
As jury trials resume, how safe will the public feel to travel to observe them and if they don't is open justice being upheld?
