The government must stop the UK being used as a haven for illicit wealth if it wants to lead on tackling global corruption

Steve Goodrich assesses the significance of the Panama papers leak for the UK and writes that evidence so far raises serious questions over the role of British intermediaries and the UK property market in facilitating global corruption. He outlines several recommendations for steps the government can and should take if it is serious about preventing the country from being used as a safe haven for corrupt individuals.