EU-Russia inquiry to assess anti-corruption legislation

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The Committee will this week take a close look at the financial implications of Russian capital in the UK, and whether EU and UK anti money-laundering strategies might jeopardise relations with Russia.  The committee will also hear from Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian democracy activist and Coordinator of the Open Russia initiative.

Witnesses

Thursday 23 October 2014, Committee Room 1, House of Lords

At 10.05am

• Tracey McDermott, Director of Enforcement and Financial Crime, Financial Conduct Authority
• Shona Riach, Director International, HM Treasury

At approximately 11.05am

• Vladimir Kara-Murza, Coordinator, Open Russia

Possible questions

• Does the presence of significant amounts of Russian capital in the UK pose a threat to the integrity of UK institutions and Government policy?
• Should anti-corruption regulations be made more consistent across the EU and the UK?
• How has Russia committed to enforcing its own guidelines on combatting corruption?
• What has been the impact of EU sanctions on the Russian government? How are they viewed by the other political parties and by the wider public?
• What is the opposition view in Russia of the relationship between the EU and Russia?
• How should the EU try to address Russia’s concerns about rights of nationals, expansion of NATO and the economic impact of EU agreements?

Further information

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