Guide to drafting effective legislation for beneficial ownership transparency
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This guide is intended to assist individuals involved in drafting and reviewing laws to develop a clear picture of the elements that constitute effective legislation for implementing beneficial ownership transparency reforms, laying the groundwork for establishing a beneficial ownership register. The term legislation encompasses the entire collection of laws, which includes both primary and secondary (or subsidiary or delegated) legislation, as well as the rules, codes, policies, and directives that originate from the legislature, the executive branch, or any other regulatory or law-making body.
This guide is not meant to be used as a model law, but offers a set of principles, practical examples, and considerations for designing legislation.