On 4 August, the EU Sanctions blog reported that this Bill had been introduced into the Senate and, if enacted, it would empower the Australian government to impose targeted sanctions to address human rights violations and serious corruption, similar to existing US and UK regimes.
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On 4 August, KPMG reported that CBP has issued a “withhold release order” against a Fijian-flagged and owned longline fishing vessel, based on information that “reasonably indicates the use of forced labour in the vessel’s fishing operations”. It cites withholding of wages, debt bondage and retention of identity documents. With effect from 4 August, all US ports of entry will detain tuna and other seafood harvested by the Hangton No. 112, a Fijian-flagged and -owned fishing vessel.
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On 4 August, an article from Eversheds Sutherland about the Plan which sets out the UK Government’s strategy for cutting crime. One of the key focuses, as set out in the Plan, is the UK Government’s proposal to tackle fraud. The publication of the Plan follows hot on the heels of other government agencies who have set out their proposed plans to fight fraud. The article considers the existing approach for reporting fraud and the planned new approach as set out in the Plan.
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The UN Office of Drugs and Crime has published this guide which says that the estimated cost of corruption in the health-care sector is already very high under normal circumstances. For instance, in 2008, WHO estimated that out of $5.7 trillion spent world-wide on health, $415 billion (around 7.3%) was lost to health-related fraud and abuse. It says that preventing corruption in the health-care sector is critical because of the undue risk it poses to human lives; and that it is essential, therefore, that states and health-care sector organisations establish safeguards and oversight mechanisms to prevent corruption. The guidelines provide a step-by-step process that an organisation can follow to establish internal policies and procedures that facilitate the disclosure of allegations of wrongdoing and protect reporting persons. The guidelines include the information necessary to establish an open and fair reporting culture that encourages people to speak up early when they have a concern.
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On 3 August, OCCRP reported that Spanish authorities have busted a counterfeiting ring that was producing knock off clothing in a quantity valued at nearly $19 million. It is said that 2 types of counterfeiting have been detected, one of high quality from Portugal and ready for immediate sale and another for which they use ‘neutral’ bases from China to which they add labelling, logos, and distinctive signs of renowned brands.
https://www.occrp.org/en/daily/14954-spain-takes-down-counterfeit-clothing-manufacturing-ring
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On 4 August, UK Finance reported that a new measure allows HMRC to obtain access to taxpayer data held by financial institutions. Financial Institution Notices (FIN) allow HMRC to demand taxpayer information from a financial institution without obtaining tax tribunal approval. It is said that HMRC believes that this will allow it to respond to international information requests quickly and bring the UK into line with international standards on tax transparency.
https://www.ukfinance.org.uk/news-and-insight/blogs/broad-new-financial-institution-notices-launched
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