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

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:9.00
Study Course Accepted:29.05.2024 10:47:32
Study Course Information
Course Code:JF_432LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:LawTarget Audience:Juridical Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Aldis Lieljuksis
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)6Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures12
Classes (count)6Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes12
Total Contact Hours24
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)2Class Length (academic hours)1Total Contact Hours of Classes2
Total Contact Hours10
Study course description
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.
Objective:
To provide knowledge and practical skills in prevention and combatting of money laundering.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1International legal regulation and institutional system of money launderingLectures1.00auditorium
2System for prevention and combatting of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing in LatviaLectures1.00auditorium
3Concept and standard of proof of proceeds of crimeLectures1.00auditorium
4Stages of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financingLectures1.00auditorium
5Criminal legal aspects of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financingLectures1.00auditorium
6Criminal legal aspects of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing (initial and further investigation activities)Lectures1.00auditorium
7Prevention of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing in credit institutions (practical actions and cooperation)Classes1.00auditorium
8Combating of money laundering in circulation of securitiesClasses2.00auditorium
9Aspects of prevention and combating of money laundering in the gambling businessClasses1.00auditorium
10Money laundering in stand-alone offencesClasses1.00auditorium
11Aspects of international and interinstitutional cooperation when investigating money launderingClasses1.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1International legal regulation and institutional system of money launderingLectures0.50auditorium
2System for prevention and combatting of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing in LatviaLectures0.50auditorium
3Concept and standard of proof of proceeds of crimeLectures0.50auditorium
4Stages of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financingLectures0.50auditorium
5Criminal legal aspects of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financingLectures1.00auditorium
6Criminal legal aspects of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing (initial and further investigation activities)Lectures1.00auditorium
7Prevention of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing in credit institutions (practical actions and cooperation)Classes0.50auditorium
8Combating of money laundering in circulation of securitiesClasses0.50auditorium
9Aspects of prevention and combating of money laundering in the gambling businessClasses0.50auditorium
10Money laundering in stand-alone offencesClasses0.50auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
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.
Assessment Criteria:
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).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge: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:Students recognise and document signs of money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing.
Competencies:Students know how to apply legal provisions to prevent or investigate money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Noziedzīgi iegūtu līdezkļu legalizācijas, terorisma un proliferācijas finansēšanas novēršanas likums.
2Krimināllikums
3Operatīvās darbības likums
4Kontu reģistra likums
5Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism and Proliferation Financing
6COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2020/855
7Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
8Criminal Law
9Operational Activities Law
10Account Register Law
11Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism and Proliferation Financing
12COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2020/855
Additional Reading
1Noziedzīgi iegūtu līdzekļu legalizācijas un terorisma un proliferācijas finansēšanas novēršanas un sankciju riska pārvaldīšanas prasību izpildes metodoloģijas izstrādes normatīvie noteikumi. FKTK Noteikumi
2Ieteikumi noziedzīgi iegūtu līdzekļu legalizācijas un terorisma un proliferācijas finansēšanas novēršanas un sankciju riska pārvaldīšanas iekšējās kontroles sistēmas izveidei un klientu izpētei. FKTK ieteikumi
3Noziedzīgi iegūtu līdzekļu legalizācijas tipoloģijas un pazīmes.
4FATF 40 rekomendācijas
5Komisijas deleģētā regula (ES) 2020/855 (2020. gada 7. maijs)
6FATF Standards
7Pievienotās vērtības nodokļa likums
8Par nodokļiem un nodevām
9Finanšu instrumentu tirgus likums
10Starptautisko un Latvijas Republikas nacionālo sankciju likums
11Azartspēļu un izložu likums
12Likums Par grāmatvedību
13Apdrošināšanas līguma likums
14Par pasākumu plānu noziedzīgi iegūtu līdzekļu legalizācijas, terorisma un proliferācijas finansēšanas novēršanai laikposmam no 2020. līdz 2022. gadam
15Kriminālprocesa likums
16Kredītiestāžu likums
17Law on International Sanctions and National Sanctions of the Republic of Latvia
18Žurnāls "Jurista Vārds" Nr.46/47 2013.g. Ralstu kŗājums: Noziedzīgi iegūtas mantas legalizācijas novēršana: normatīvās un prakstiskās aktualitātes
19Supranational risk assessment of the money laundering and terrorist financing risks affecting the Union
20Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
21Supranational risk assessment of the money laundering and terrorist financing risks affecting the Union
22FATF Standards
Other Information Sources
1Par tiesību normu par noziedzīgi iegūtu līdzekļu legalizācijas novēršanu interpretāciju. Semāta krimināllietu departamenta senatoru kopsapulces lēmums. Rīga, 2019. gada 19. jūnijā