Centre for the Study of Global Governance panel discussion
Date: Thursday 30 April 2009
Time: 6.30-8pm
Venue: New Theatre, East Building
Speakers: John Christensen, Felicity Lawrence, Nick Mathiason, Dr Attiya Waris
Chair: Professor Martin Albrow
Defenders of tax havens argue they provide vital financial services for international trade, and that most comply with money-laundering regulations and have juridical co-operation treaties. This panel will explore the issues surrounding tax havens, in particular their impacts on poor people.
John Christensen is director of the Tax Justice Network. Felicity Lawrence is special correspondent at The Guardian. Nick Mathiason is a journalist at The Guardian. Attiya Waris is a lecturer at the University of Nairobi.
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