Anti-Facilitation of Tax Evasion Policy

This anti-facilitation of tax-evasion policy is intended to provide law firm employees guidance on preventing tax evasion. It may also assist the firm in meeting the "reasonable prevention procedures" defence to the offence of failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion under sections 45 and 46 of the Criminal Finances Act 2017.

Last updated 2025-10-22 Maintained by Lexsure

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24 December 2024

Latest Policy Paragraphs, December 2024 2 paragraphs
Risk Assessment and Rationale

Sets out the rationale and purpose behind having a Tax Evasion Policy. Often found towards the beginning of the policy so that it sets the scene for the lawyers/staff.

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Relevant Persons

Defined the meaning of ‘Relevant Persons’ for the purposes of this important policy in terms of explaining who at the firm needs to comply with the policy.

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26 November 2024

AML Updates for Policies, November 2024 2 paragraphs
Risk Assessment and Rationale

Sets out the rationale and purpose behind having a Tax Evasion Policy. Often found towards the beginning of the policy so that it sets the scene for the lawyers/staff.

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Relevant Persons

Defined the meaning of ‘Relevant Persons’ for the purposes of this important policy in terms of explaining who at the firm needs to comply with the policy.

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19 November 2024

Latest Policy Paragraphs, November 2024 1 paragraph
Risk Assessment and Rationale

Sets out the rationale and purpose behind having a Tax Evasion Policy. Often found towards the beginning of the policy so that it sets the scene for the lawyers/staff.

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12 September 2024

AML Updates for Policies: September 2024 1 paragraph
Risk Assessment and Rationale

A follow-on to the ‘overview’ section of this increasingly common policy. This wording sets out the agenda for the policy and the implications of non-adherence.

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