EPISODE · Jun 25, 2024 · 8 MIN
Are governments using proceeds from crime to raise public funds?
from Mornings with Simi · host Curiouscast
Civil forfeiture regimes and unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) are tools used by governments to seize assets from citizens suspected of criminal activity. There is a debate over whether these tools are more about raising public funds than controlling crime. Guest: Dr. Michelle Gallant, Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Civil forfeiture regimes and unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) are tools used by governments to seize assets from citizens suspected of criminal activity. There is a debate over whether these tools are more about raising public funds than controlling crime. Guest: Dr. Michelle Gallant, Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Are governments using proceeds from crime to raise public funds?
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