John Binns
Coronavirus and Flu Vaccines: Proposed Changes to Criminal Liability
Cyber Sanctions: what are they, and are they here to stay?
Sanctions in the UK
Sanctions (including travel bans[1] and asset freezes) are a tool of foreign policy where the UK, as an EU member, not only implemented EU laws[2], but also played a leading role in making them.
While the policy lead for sanctions lies with the Foreign Office, the responsibility for enforcement lies with the Home Office (for travel bans) and HM Treasury, specifically the Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), which oversees a system of financial penalties for breaches of financial sanctions[3].
Can My Child be Detained under the Coronavirus Act Without My Knowledge?
‘Pause’ on CBD novel food applications – David Hardstaff and John Binns write for Open Access Government
Stop fraud spreading – John Binns speaks to Financial Accountant
Pooled Client Accounts: the final answer? John Binns writes for Money Laundering Bulletin
The Commerzbank fine: an expert’s view
The final notice recently issued by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority against the London branch of Frankfurt-based Commerzbank AG (Commerzbank London) offers some insights into the anti-money laundering (AML) systems of a major financial institution, the flaws in those systems and the FCA’s approach to dealing with those flaws.
How non-banks can ensure compliance with growing regulatory obligations – John Binns talks to Lexology
