Recording: From Freeze to Seize: Exploring Mechanisms to Recover the Proceeds of Kleptocracy
Political leaders worldwide are committed to moving from temporary sanctions-based freezes of assets belonging to individuals linked to the Kremlin to permanent seizures. But can this 'from freeze to seize' approach comply with rules of proportionality and human rights provisions?
RUSI’s Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies (CFCS) is delighted to welcome you to a discussion exploring potential avenues to improve the UK’s ability to respond to this challenge.
Joining our expert panel are:
- Helen Taylor, Legal Researcher from Spotlight on Corruption
- Maria Nizzero, Research Fellow, CFCS, RUSI
- Kennedy Talbot KC
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The discussion is moderated by Martin Bentham, Home Affairs Editor, Evening Standard
Policymakers seek to achieve two goals simultaneously: ensuring that individuals linked to the Kremlin are held accountable not only for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, but also for their alleged historical corruption.
Recognising the limited impact of the existing powers under the UK Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) against more clearly evidenced corruption proceeds to date, and the complexities of gathering evidence to the necessary standard of proof, the event will examine possible alternative asset recovery mechanisms that would achieve permanent confiscation of such assets and help respond to the immediate policy goal surrounding Russian-linked assets, while also strengthening the broader asset recovery framework in the UK for the longer term.
FEATURING
Dr Maria Nizzero
Research Fellow
Centre for Finance and Security
