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Identification definition What does Identification mean? In defamation (libel and slander), identification is the requirement to show that the publication would be understood to refer to the claimant. The claimant must prove that at least one recipient who knows them would reasonably take the words or images as “of and concerning” them—whether named explicitly or identifiable implicitly. Identification is a case law concept rather than a statutory definition, and is applied broadly consistently across England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland. It does not require naming: a description, photograph, online handle, job title, role, location, or other particulars may suffice, including “jigsaw” identification or an innuendo...
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AML/CTF red flag scenarios with model answers for UK lawyers: PEPs, source of funds, cash property, cross-border funding; SARs, NCA and POCA 2002
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Scenario A: Politically exposed person
You are instructed by a new client to act on the acquisition of a football club. He is a high-net-worth individual whose wealth was generated through mining in an emerging market, later entering politics before returning to private ventures. In line with the firm’s policy, enhanced due diligence was undertaken and his status as a politically exposed person was identified. When questioned on source of funds, he stated the purchase would be financed from the sale proceeds of a former mining enterprise.
Throughout the engagement he has proved challenging, frequently altering his instructions without coherent justification. A junior lawyer has also flagged a recent press report alleging he bribed officials to secure the mining concessions underpinning his fortune. In addition, during his political career he was linked to an expenses scandal...
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