This report addresses the ongoing problem of corrupt wealth being laundered through the UK, finding that the current AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regime is not fit for purpose.

Principles and guidance for responsible corporate political engagement. (2015)

Transparency International UK has published a new guidance for companies on the responsible management of corporate political engagement.

In this report Transparency International UK highlights how the UK’s Tier 1 Investor scheme can be vulnerable as a tool to launder the proceeds of corruption from around the world.

In particular, it is highly likely that substantial amounts of corrupt wealth stolen from China and Russia have been laundered into the UK through the UK’s ‘golden’ visa programme.

How open is the UK government? The UK Open Governance Scorecard provides a comprehensive review of the UK’s legal framework for transparency participation and oversight. Critically it also indicates how the system is working in practice.

At present UK citizens have little opportunity to understand who is lobbying whom, for what purpose and with what funds.

Lifting the Lid on Lobbying  analyses lobbying policies and practices across UK political institutions, evaluating the gaps in the rules that allow hidden lobbying and open the door to corruption.