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Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill

01 March 2022

Proposing MP
Priti Patel Con
Witham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the introduction of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill to address illicit financial activity from Russia, enforce sanctions, and combat grand corruption and serious crime.

Action Requested

The Government is introducing the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill with three key components. A further Economic Crime Bill will be introduced in the coming months.

Key Facts

  • The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill addresses illicit financial activity from Russia.
  • It enforces sanctions and combats grand corruption and serious crime.
  • A further Economic Crime Bill will be introduced in the coming months.
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