Financial Crime. Addressing Financial Terrorism in the UK .
A constant refrain is that ‘money is a crucial factor in the continuance of terrorism and that ‘[m]oney underpins all terrorist activity…’ These claims exaggerate the costs incurred by terrorism, underplay the personal commitment, which drives individuals to volunteer of high odds of death, and overplay the criminal racketeering analogy. Attempts to formulate a legislative rejoinder began in 1989, growing into an assemblage of techniques.”
Clive Walker, Blackstone’s Guide to The Anti-Terrorism Legislation (Third Edition Oxford 2014)
With reference to the above statement, critically evaluate the attempts to address the threat of terror financing in the United Kingdom. Your answer should make detailed reference to primary and secondary resources as appropriate.
