Strict Liability in UK Law
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New Era in UK Sanctions Enforcement: Introduction of Strict Liability Standard and OFSI Guidance Update
On 15 June 2022, the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) implemented important changes to its enforcement powers and updated its “Monetary Penalty” guidance. In summary, OFSI has...
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The UK’s OFSI provides guidance on strict liability sanctions breach penalties
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, which is the authority for implementing financial sanctions in the UK, have published guidance to clarify how they will...
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The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 – the conundrum of strict liability
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the Act), which came into force in March 2022, aimed amongst other things, to give UK sanctions authorities greater power to take enforce...
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The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 – the conundrum of strict liability
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the Act), which came into force in March 2022, aimed amongst other things, to give UK sanctions authorities greater power to take enforce...
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The U.K. Passes the Bribery Act Creating Several New Anti-Corruption Offenses, Including “Strict” Criminal Liability
A major development in the enforcement and prosecution of overseas bribery occurred last week with the long awaited passage of the U.K.’s Bribery Act. The Act, which received royal assent last Thur...
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UK Updates Sanctions Enforcement Guidance in Readiness for Imminent Introduction of Strict Civil Liability for Financial Sanctions Breaches
On June 15, 2022, the United Kingdom will introduce a strict civil liability standard for violations of UK financial sanctions committed after that date. In anticipation of this important change t...
- Strict Liability Test For Sanctions Breaches Come Into Force
- HMRC Introduces Strict Liability Offence For Non-Disclosure Of Tax
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