Some significant strides were taken by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) under the Starmer administration to tackle corruption and abuses of power. But further action is needed to stop powerful...
The SFO has struck a confidential settlement with ENRC, ending the Kazakh mining company’s long-running litigation. But with the terms undisclosed, the public is still in the dark about how much, if any, of the $290 million in damages sought by ENRC will be paid.
The government has proposed an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill, that would totally ban cryptocurrency political donations. But does the text of the amendment actually go far enough to truly stop cryptocurrency funding leaking into our political finance system?
We have an exciting opportunity for an emerging lawyer with exceptional writing and communication skills and a passion for fighting corruption and injustice, to join our small and growing team as a Legal Fellow.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has a unique opportunity to tackle the acute harms of illicit finance that undermine efforts to promote development and protect the planet, starting...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted a welcome crackdown on dirty money in the UK, including new sanctions, enforcement powers and stronger corporate transparency. There were hopes Labour would maintain this momentum. But despite positive commitments, there has been little progress in tackling corruption and money laundering.
The High Court is set to rule on a defining challenge to the powers of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) after London libel firm Carter Ruck and British businessman Mohamed Amersi contested whether the legal regulator can compel the disclosure of legally privileged material during its investigations into professional misconduct.
As Andy Burnham promises to deliver renewal and prosperity for ordinary people, tackling illicit wealth should be high up on the new Prime Minister's agenda. From hollowed-out high streets to inflated property prices, dirty money is distorting local economies, fuelling inequality and harming communities across the country.
