Clause 94 - Money laundering: defence where overseas conduct is legal under local law

Part of Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 4:15 pm on 13 January 2005.

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Photo of David Heath David Heath Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) 4:15, 13 January 2005

I simply want to add a sentence or two to the hon. Gentleman's comments. I was slightly reassured to find that the Secretary of State's order could specify certain offences, because some states and territories do not conform to recognised norms of jurisprudence and it is not unreasonable that we should have some regard to that in formulating our own laws. It would be helpful if the Minister gave some indication of the schedule of crimes that she envisages the Secretary of State setting out for the purposes of the clause.