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Are governments using proceeds from crime to raise public funds?

Mornings with Simi

English - June 25, 2024 14:22 - 8 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Civil forfeiture regimes and unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) are tools used by governments to seize assets from citizens suspected of criminal activity. There is a debate over whether these tools are more about raising public funds than controlling crime.
Guest: Dr. Michelle Gallant, Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba
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Civil forfeiture regimes and unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) are tools used by governments to seize assets from citizens suspected of criminal activity. There is a debate over whether these tools are more about raising public funds than controlling crime.

Guest: Dr. Michelle Gallant, Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba

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