Belgium
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Belgium is a constitutional monarchy organised along federal lines. Since the 1993 constitutional revision, there are three levels of government: federal government, regions (Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia) and linguistic communities (Flemish-, French- and German- speaking). Belgium is one of the founding members of the ...[Read More]Spotlight
Money Laundering: Belgian bars claim victory after Constitutional Court ruling
On 23 January 2008 the Belgian Constitutional Court issued its judgment in the case relating to the implementation of the second Money Laundering Directive in Belgium. The case centred on a challenge to the implementing law focusing on specific grounds relating to defending the rights of lawyers as regards professional secrecy and their relationship with clients.