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...
Due to the anonymity that cryptocurrency can afford, and the way it can be used to obscure the true source of funds (including from the proceeds of crime), political donations...
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has key opportunities to tackle corruption and dirty money by: We address each of these recommendations in the file attached below.
A fully independent Electoral Commission is critical to ensuring the integrity of UK elections, and maintaining public confidence that elections are run fairly. However, the previous Conservative government curtailed the...
