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# ReguLex UK — Side-by-Side Statutory Comparison Hub

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## [MLR 2017 Regulation 21 Independent AML Audit vs SRA Financial Penalty Tariff (2026)](https://regulex.uk/compare/mlr-2017-regulation-21-independent-aml-audit-vs-sra-fine-tariff-2026)
- **Direct Answer:** Under Regulation 21(1)(c) of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (SI 2017/692), relevant persons must establish an independent audit function to examine and evaluate AML policies, controls, and procedures, with non-compliance triggering SRA financial penalties up to 5% of turnover.
- **Statutory Basis:** Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 (SI 2017/692) Regs 18 & 21; SRA Financial Penalty Tariff 2026

## [ECCTA 2023 Failure to Prevent Fraud (§ 199) vs UK Bribery Act 2010 (§ 7)](https://regulex.uk/compare/eccta-2023-failure-to-prevent-fraud-section-199-vs-uk-bribery-act-section-7)
- **Direct Answer:** Section 199 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduces a strict corporate criminal offence for large organisations failing to prevent fraud committed by associated persons, closely mirroring Section 7 of the Bribery Act 2010.
- **Statutory Basis:** Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56) §§ 199–206; Bribery Act 2010 (c. 23) § 7