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Study Course Description

National and International Aspect of Prevention of Money Laundering, Terrorism and Proliferation Financing

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
JF_432
Branch of Science
Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Civil and Military Defense; Juridical Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

To provide knowledge and practical skills in prevention and combatting of money laundering.

Preliminary Knowledge

Bachelor degree or second level higher professional education in related industries (economics, finance, commerce, management or law) and no less than 2 years of experience of work in state or local government institutions, law enforcement agencies or also relevant working experience in business.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students understand the legal framework and institutional system for prevention and combatting of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing in the world and in Latvia. Know signs identifying these criminal offences and their most characteristic material and ideal signs.

Skills

1.Students recognise and document signs of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing.

Competences

1.Students know how to apply legal provisions to prevent or investigate money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing.

Assessment

Individual work

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Students independently study the laws, case law and court practices, literature included in the study programme. The obtained knowledge is used during practical classes, when students perform the tasks given by teachers modelling situations and solve casus based on legislation.

Examination

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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2.

Examination

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One report should be submitted and an assessment of at least 55% should be received in the study course before the examination. The examination should be passed in the electronic environment at the end of the course and an assessment of at least 55% should be received. In case of unsuccessful assessment, action in accordance with RSU Academic Regulations I follows. The final assessment depends on the examination result (95%; report – 5% of the final assessment).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

International legal regulation and institutional system of money laundering
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

System for prevention and combatting of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing in Latvia
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Concept and standard of proof of proceeds of crime
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Stages of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Criminal legal aspects of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Criminal legal aspects of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing (initial and further investigation activities)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Prevention of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing in credit institutions (practical actions and cooperation)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Combating of money laundering in circulation of securities
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Combating of money laundering in circulation of securities
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Aspects of prevention and combating of money laundering in the gambling business
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Money laundering in stand-alone offences
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Aspects of international and interinstitutional cooperation when investigating money laundering
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Criminal legal aspects of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Criminal legal aspects of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing (initial and further investigation activities)
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Noziedzīgi iegūtu līdezkļu legalizācijas, terorisma un proliferācijas finansēšanas novēršanas likums.

2.

Krimināllikums

3.

Operatīvās darbības likums

4.

Kontu reģistra likums

5.

Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism and Proliferation Financing

6.

COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2020/855

7.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students

8.

Criminal Law

9.

Operational Activities Law

10.

Account Register Law

11.

Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism and Proliferation Financing

12.

COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2020/855

Additional Reading

1.

Noziedzīgi iegūtu līdzekļu legalizācijas un terorisma un proliferācijas finansēšanas novēršanas un sankciju riska pārvaldīšanas prasību izpildes metodoloģijas izstrādes normatīvie noteikumi. FKTK Noteikumi

2.

Ieteikumi noziedzīgi iegūtu līdzekļu legalizācijas un terorisma un proliferācijas finansēšanas novēršanas un sankciju riska pārvaldīšanas iekšējās kontroles sistēmas izveidei un klientu izpētei. FKTK ieteikumi

3.

Noziedzīgi iegūtu līdzekļu legalizācijas tipoloģijas un pazīmes.

4.

FATF 40 rekomendācijas

5.

Komisijas deleģētā regula (ES) 2020/855 (2020. gada 7. maijs)

6.

FATF Standards

7.

Pievienotās vērtības nodokļa likums

8.

Par nodokļiem un nodevām

9.

Finanšu instrumentu tirgus likums

10.

Starptautisko un Latvijas Republikas nacionālo sankciju likums

11.

Azartspēļu un izložu likums

12.

Likums Par grāmatvedību

13.

Apdrošināšanas līguma likums

14.

Par pasākumu plānu noziedzīgi iegūtu līdzekļu legalizācijas, terorisma un proliferācijas finansēšanas novēršanai laikposmam no 2020. līdz 2022. gadam

15.

Kriminālprocesa likums

16.

Kredītiestāžu likums

17.

Law on International Sanctions and National Sanctions of the Republic of Latvia

18.

Žurnāls "Jurista Vārds" Nr.46/47 2013.g. Ralstu kŗājums: Noziedzīgi iegūtas mantas legalizācijas novēršana: normatīvās un prakstiskās aktualitātes

19.

Supranational risk assessment of the money laundering and terrorist financing risks affecting the Union

20.

Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students

21.

Supranational risk assessment of the money laundering and terrorist financing risks affecting the Union

22.

FATF Standards

Other Information Sources

1.

Par tiesību normu par noziedzīgi iegūtu līdzekļu legalizācijas novēršanu interpretāciju. Semāta krimināllietu departamenta senatoru kopsapulces lēmums. Rīga, 2019. gada 19. jūnijā