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Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2021-08-11 19:12:39 UTC
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Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2021-08-16 15:24:48 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2021-08-28 18:15:23 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2021-09-19 15:51:16 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2021-10-09 15:58:24 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2021-10-29 13:24:36 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2021-11-04 18:11:38 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2021-12-07 18:50:16 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2021-12-07 22:42:17 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2022-01-11 21:42:52 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2022-01-11 21:42:56 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2022-01-23 00:51:56 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2022-01-23 00:51:57 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2022-01-28 02:09:02 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2022-01-28 02:09:04 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2022-02-10 23:11:04 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
Demented Joe Defeats tRUMP Again!
2022-02-10 23:11:05 UTC
Permalink
Court grants permission for judicial
review into Unexplained Wealth Order
against Donald Trump
Aug 11
Nick Flynn, legal director at Avaaz,
said the judgement would help seek
answers about Mr Trump’s purchase of
Turnberry.
“Today’s win means Scottish ministers
will now be challenged in court over
their ongoing failure to seek an UWO
to investigate Trump's suspicious
Turnberry purchase,” he said.
"Armed with a proper understanding of
the law, we hope that ministers agree
that Trump’s purchase demands the
transparency that only a UWO can bring.
"Ministers have been turning a blind
eye to the cloud of suspicion hanging
over Trump Turnberry for far too long.”
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick
Harvie, who brought the UWO motion to
Holyrood in February, said the decision
represented a “step forward” in an
issue where Scotland’s reputation was
“at stake.”
UWOs are rarely used civil powers
which allow authorities to target
suspected corrupt foreign officials
who have potentially laundered stolen
money through the UK.
The mechanism is designed to force
the owners of assets to disclose their
wealth. If an official, or their
family, cannot prove a legitimate
source for their riches, authorities
can go to court to seize the property.
“Scotland’s reputation is at stake,
and it is entirely within the powers
of ministers to defend it. An UWO
would be a clear signal that business
in Scotland must be transparent and
accountable, no matter the individual
involved.”
https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/court-grants-permission-for-judic
ial-review-into-unexplained-wealth-order-against-donald-trump-3342131
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