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Comments CCBE on proposal of July 2016 to amend AMLD4
The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) on 16 September 2016 presented its comments on the proposal of 5 July 2016 to amend Directive 2015/849 (‘AMLD4’) on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose … Lees verder
Conviction for anti-money laundering offences without criminal intent | the future of AML legislation?
There is a tendency in Dutch legislation to move toward the possibility to convict companies for anti-money laundering offences without criminal intent and without knowledge of laundering taking place. According to the conclusion of a thesis by a UK author, Ms. Katie Benson, this … Lees verder
Participants European consultation worried about confidentiality of electronic communications
Between 12 April 2016 and 5 July 2016 the public consultation on the review of the ePrivacy Directive took place. Interestingly enough according to the summary report on this consultation, the participants of this consultation are worried about the confidentiality … Lees verder
Handbook on access to justice in Europe
On 22 June 2016, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the European Court of Human Rights launched a practical handbook on European law relating to access to justice. The Handbook is a comprehensive guide to European law … Lees verder
Commission proposal to strengthen transparency rules to tackle terrorism financing, tax avoidance and money laundering
Yesterday the European Commission announced it is proposing changes to the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive. According to the press release the following is proposed: Enhancing the powers of EU Financial Intelligence Units and facilitating their cooperation: the scope of information accessible by the … Lees verder
AML: New amendments to the 4th anti-money laundering directive | Supranational risk assessment by European Commission
Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) writes in its June newsletter on the latest developments in regard of anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing legislation: New amendments to the 4th anti-money laundering (AML) directive On 5 July, the Commission … Lees verder
World-Check terrorism database exposed online | the dangers of private databases with probable offenders
The risks attached to the companies collecting personal information (data brokers) for the fight agains crime is shown by the recent news that the World-Check terrorism database is exposed online. On 29 June 2016 the BBC published the article World-Check terrorism database … Lees verder
Transparency | “no one is surprised when a law firm is burgled and all their clients’ personal data is publicly exposed”
Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) in its newsletter of May 2016 places burglary for “the good cause” prominently on the first page: Editorial: transparency and professional secrecy In this day and age, one would like for transparency … Lees verder
A new ‘naming and shaming’ regime for financial markets: striking a balance
Jouke Tegelaar wrote for Leiden Law Blog: A new ‘naming and shaming’ regime for financial markets: striking a balance Al eerder schreef ik over naming & shaming, onder meer dat het een trend is in het toezicht. Zorgelijk is dat deze sanctie zonder … Lees verder
CCBE recommendations on the protection of client confidentiality
In April 2016 the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) published Recommendations on the protection of client confidentiality within the context of surveillance activities. CCBE introduces the document as follows: The purpose of this paper is to … Lees verder
Ellen Timmer - juridische artikelen en berichten 