Hajiyeva v National Crime Agency

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) [2020] EWCA Civ 108, Before Lord Burnett of Maldon, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord Justice Davis and Lord Justice Simon, 12 December 2019, 5 February 2020

Unexplained wealth order - Politically exposed person - State-owned enterprise - Influence of foreign conviction in UWO application - Privilege against self-incrimination - Spousal privilege.

An unexplained wealth order ("UWO ") was granted by Supperstone J on 27 February 2018. An application to discharge that order was rejected by Supperstone J on 3 October 2018. This present case was an appeal against that decision.