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Suspicious Activity Reports: Best Practice Guidance

Solicitors must make a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) to the National Crime Agency (NCA) if they know or suspect that a principal money laundering offence may be committed (as prohibited by ss 327–329 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002) and seek a defence against money laundering (DAML). In addition, they must report if they are in the regulated sector and they know or suspect someone is engaged in money laundering. 

This online classroom, led by our expert speaker Alison Matthews, is designed to provide you with best practice guidance on SARs and how to get it right the first time. 

Whether you have overall responsibility for your firm’s regulatory compliance, are in a fee-earning role or wish to remain up to date on the latest challenges facing the legal sector when it comes to the risks associated with reporting SARs for SRA-regulated law firms, this online classroom has something for everybody. You will have an opportunity to ask questions most relevant to your practice. Book your place now! 

This Online Classroom was delivered on Monday 24 March 2025.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this online classroom, you will be able to:  

  • improve your understanding of the obligations in the Proceeds of Crime Act with special emphasis on section 328 and section 330 
  • understand what  the Defence Against Money Laundering (DAML) is 
  • understand the  R v Da Silva [2006] EWCA Crim 1654 test 
  • learn what makes a good quality SAR and the risks of filing a deficient report 
How you will learn

Course format    

This online classroom consists of the following elements:    

  • an SME presentation with opportunities for interaction, delivered using Microsoft Teams    
  • an optional MCQ assessment, to obtain a certificate of completion    

Assessment   

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a mark of 80%.   

Length    

The online classroom will take 90 minutes, excluding the assessment.  

No. of items Discount
11 – 19 15%
20 – 29 20%
30 – 39 25%
40 + 30%
£104.19 ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Recorded online classroom
Level
Intermediate
Who is this for?
Solicitors
Course length
90 minutes
Assessment type
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
SRA Competence
A1
A2
A4

The experts

Alison Matthews

Expert
Facilitator

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