Judicial Challenges from the Perspective of a Financial Intelligence Unit

JurisdictionEuropean Union
Year2021
AuthorIlze Znotiņa

Speaker


llze Znotiņa is Head of Latvia’s Financial Intelligence Unit since 1st June 2018. In July 2019 Mrs Znotiņa was appointed Head of Latvia’s delegation to Moneyval and FATF; under her leadership the country managed to demonstrate establishment of a strong and robust financial crime prevention system.


Prior to joining FIU Latvia, Mrs Znotiņa had a career as a sworn attorney-at-law specializing in dispute resolution. Her main areas of expertise included regulatory issues, insolvency, IP, anti-bribery and anti-money laundering, fraud and white-collar crime.


Mrs Znotina has submitted her doctoral thesis in the Faculty of Law, University of Latvia. She holds a master’s degree in International and European Law from Riga Graduate School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Latvia. She is an author of number of publications related to law, fraud and corruption as well as a frequent speaker on these topics.



Topic


This e-presentation serves as a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted and intricate landscape surrounding the battle against international money laundering. Within this complex arena, a myriad of judicial challenges presents themselves, spanning the entire spectrum of legal proceedings, from initial investigations to court trials, disclosure requirements, and the subsequent sentencing of offenders.


One of the primary facets addressed in this presentation revolves around the intricate issues encountered within court proceedings. Money laundering cases, by their very nature, often involve a web of convoluted financial transactions, clandestine networks, and international jurisdictions. These complexities can pose significant hurdles for law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and judges. The e-presentation delves into these challenges, offering a nuanced understanding of the legal intricacies that need to be navigated in the pursuit of justice.


Furthermore, the presentation extends its purview to encompass the essential aspect of disclosure. The effective exchange of information and evidence is pivotal in the fight against money laundering, yet it is often fraught with challenges. This can include issues related...

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