#White collar crime
Combating money laundering: FATF validates Monaco’s latest progress
At its plenary meeting held in February 2026, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) acknowledged the progress made by the Principality of Monaco under the action plan launched in 2024 by adopting its third follow-up report. The Monegasque authorities received a positive assessment, notably due to improvements in the mechanisms for detecting and transmitting suspicious transaction reports, the adaptation of the regulatory framework, and the strengthening of sanctioning powers exercised by the Monegasque Financial Security Authority. These developments are supported by a significant increase in human resources and by the further structuring of supervisory and enforcement mechanisms. The Principality intends to maintain this momentum in 2026 by consolidating the criminal enforcement chain, in particular the specialised financial division of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, in order to strengthen oversight and supervisory actions.>Read the article
#Litigation and International investigation
In the appeal trial of the murder of Samuel Paty, two judges removed from the composition of the Appeal Court
Two associate judges were removed by the court for breaching their duty of impartiality in connection with two questions put to a witness during a closed hearing. This decision was based on Article 311 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure, which requires associate judges not to disclose their personal views when questioning a witness and to maintain the appearance of impartiality. Defence counsel argued that the two judges had failed to comply with this requirement through two questions addressed to Brahim Chnina’s daughter, prompting the presiding judge to order their removal. As the testimony was heard in camera at the witness’s request, journalists were unable to hear the disputed questions that led to the judges’ removal. >Read the article
#Arbitration and Mediation
The impact of AI on good governance at the heart of debates at the United Nations in Geneva
Gathered at a meeting from 16 to 20 February in Geneva, the Advisory Committee of the United Nations Human Rights Council placed the impact of artificial intelligence systems on good governance on its agenda. During its session, this body of experts, acting as a think tank for the Council, examined how AI can both enhance the efficiency of public institutions and pose risks to human rights, transparency, and the rule of law. Discussions also addressed other ongoing studies, with a call for contributions from States and civil society to inform future recommendations. >Read the article
ICSID Releases 2025 Caseload Statistics
In a press release dated 17 February 2026, the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) presented its 2025 statistics, marked by strong activity with 63 new cases registered, the second-highest annual total in its history. The majority of cases involved different regions of the world, notably Sub-Saharan Africa, South America, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. The mining, oil and gas, and construction sectors are particularly well represented. Arbitrator appointments show growing diversity, with a significant number of first-time appointments and increased female representation (41%). >Read the article
