Transparency International UK July 2020
Around the world, freeports present a major money laundering risk due to the secrecy and security they offer. Without proper protections in place, creating similar areas in the UK risks effectivly establish onshore havens in which criminals and the corrupt could anonymously hide their ill-gottem gains. Such a situation would prove detrimental to our properity, security and reputation for fair business practises and the rule of law.