Day: May 7, 2021

EU AMENDS 1 ENTRY ON SYRIA SANCTIONS LIST

EU Regulation 2021/743/EU advised the amendment of the entry for Nizar AL-ASSAD.

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/AUTO/?uri=uriserv:OJ.L_.2021.160.01.0001.01.ENG&toc=OJ:L:2021:160:TOC

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/AUTO/?uri=uriserv:OJ.L_.2021.160.01.0115.01.ENG&toc=OJ:L:2021:160:TOC

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PUBLIC-PRIVATE FINANCIAL INFORMATION-SHARING PARTNERSHIPS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM FINANCING

In January, the University of Amsterdam published a report as part of a 3-year research project on the ethical and legal challenges of public-private partnerships.  It is said that the legal and ethical challenges of such partnerships remain insufficiently understood. These challenges include good governance, transparency and the protection of the rights of citizens involved.  The report sets out to map the legal and ethical stakes involved.

https://www.projectcraaft.eu/s/Public-Private-Financial-Informationg-Sharing-Partnerships-in-the-fight-against-TF.pdf

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POLICE IN SPAIN ARREST 17 IN RAIDS ON ALLEGED SAFFRON SMUGGLERS

On 7 May, the Guardian reported that the arrests follow 2-year investigation into a gang believed to be importing spice from Iran and selling it as prized Spanish variety.  Once in Spain, the spice was processed, dyed, packaged and branded as saffron from La Mancha, which has protected designation of origin status.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/07/police-in-spain-arrest-17-in-raids-on-alleged-saffron-smugglers

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UK: DEALING WITH ACCOUNT FREEZING AND ACCOUNT FORFEITURE ORDERS

On 5 May, White & Case published an article explains what these orders are, looks at the statistics behind their use and highlights the potential for such orders to be challenged.

https://www.whitecase.com/publications/alert/dealing-account-freezing-and-account-forfeiture-orders

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