In February 2026, the Director-General of the NCA told a Parliamentary inquiry: “there is no point legislating for something unless you are going to enforce it as well. That is...
Campaigning is vital for fair elections. Parties and candidates need to be able to communicate with voters to explain their policies and seek public support. At the same time, limits...
As the world faces a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, and the UK government warns that “every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse”,...
This briefing is to support amendment NC4 to the Representation of the People Bill which prohibits political parties and candidates from accepting cryptocurrency donations, either directly or through a third-party...
The problem: The limited scope of the anti-money laundering regime means dirty money can be used to fund abusive lawsuits The opportunity: Closing the loophole as part of wider action...
The government’s Representation of the People Bill does not yet contain a ban on crypto donations. The ongoing Rycroft review into foreign influence is also looking at crypto donations and...
Current campaign spending rules only cover the ‘regulated period’ before an election. It’s time to change that, argues Bob Posner. The current system Since the UK’s rules on political finance...
A series of governments over the past decade have promised to end the UK’s role as a laundromat for corrupt and criminal wealth. Major new legislation was introduced in 2017...
