John Binns
John Binns discusses Suspicious Activity Reports with ‘A view from the Bar’ podcast
BCL Solicitors LLP recognised as a leading firm in The Legal 500 UK 2020-2021 Guide
BCL Solicitors LLP are pleased to be once again recognised as a top-tier firm with an extensive team of outstanding individuals in the new Legal 500 United Kingdom 2020-2021 Guide with a total of seven leading practice areas identified and 14 lawyers commended for their standout contribution in their respective practices.
Fraud against Coronavirus business support schemes – What are the risks?
Fighting money laundering may end up helping it – John Binns writes for The Times
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].