Europe: Government, Public Sector

The European Union's newly adopted anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing package represents a significant evolution in financial crime prevention, introducing a harmonised rulebook that expands the range of entities required to comply with AML/CTF obligations. This comprehensive analysis examines how the Package transforms the regulatory landscape for obliged entities across EU member states, comparing the new requirements against both the previous EU directive framework and existing domesti

This July wrap-up podcast examines critical developments in public law, including the Court of Appeal's latest guidance on ECHR property rights and proportionality, practical lessons from recent regulatory challenges, and the Divisional Court's landmark decision on facial recognition technology that offers important insights for AI use by public authorities.

Ireland's Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 introduces a new legal framework requiring public bodies to prioritise and expedite delivery of State-funded infrastructure projects designated as critical by the Government. The Act establishes ministerial oversight powers, coordination duties, and resource allocation requirements while notably exempting designated projects from certain climate action obligations.