“No safe haven”: denying entry to the corrupt as a new anti-corruption policy

Anton Moiseienko

Journal of Money Laundering Control, 2015, vol. 18, issue 4, 400-410

Abstract: Purpose - – This paper aims to provide an overview of the “no safe haven” anti-corruption commitment recently announced by the G20. The essence of this approach lies in denying entry to individuals reasonably believed to be complicit in massive corruption. Design/methodology/approach - – The paper is based on the analysis of international legal instruments and relevant domestic legislation (US statutes, in particular the Magnitsky Act 2012), as well as on scholarly discussions. Findings - – Proceeding from the analysis of deficiencies in the current anti-money laundering regime, this paper makes an argument in favour of adoption of the “no safe haven” policy as a legal standard in anti-corruption cooperation, rather than a voluntary initiative. Practical implications - – The adoption by states of the approach advocated in this paper will strengthen, or so it is submitted, the international anti-corruption regime. Importantly, it will help curb impunity of those who are shielded from investigation and prosecution in their home countries. Originality/value - – This paper considers basic legal and policy arguments that support the “no safe haven” anti-corruption policy. Due to the novelty of this approach and the dearth of academic literature on this topic, this may be a valuable contribution to the current anti-corruption discussions.

Keywords: Human rights; Corruption; Money laundering; Denying entry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1108/JMLC-01-2014-0004

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