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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 19 MIN

#12 The Francovich Claim

from The Corruption Diaries · host Tax Justice Network

A lawyer from a swanky law firm helps Richard (pro bono) to sue HMRC, the UK tax authority for damages due to their slowness to act against the Channel Islands tax loophole and shut it down, resulting in the loss of his business. Then Brexit happens. Music (in order of use) is courtesy of Cherry Red Records: Forbidden Love by Nick Riff, Chimera by Jeff Tarlton and Watching the Sky by Kryptastedie. This is a Tax Justice Network podcast with Naomi Fowler of the Taxcast podcast. Produced by Naomi Fowler and Leo Schick and sound designed by Leo Schick.

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