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SEASON 4 · EPISODE 12 · 18:51

Significant Control - who is and who isn't a PSC

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In this episode we review the recent report by David Leask and Richard Smith published on the OpenDemocracy website revealing the current state of play with respect to the UK Person with Significant Control regime. We use the opportunity to summarise the reasons for, and the requirements of the regime.

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