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In brief: If you have verified an individual’s identity previously, you are not required to repeat verification unless you have reason to believe that the information, or its accuracy, has changed (Law Society Rule 3-105(2)).
Rule - Timing of verification: Law Society Rule 3-105.
Practice Resource - Learn more about relying on previous verification: Client ID & Verification - FAQs.
Practice Resource - Anti-Money Laundering Webinar: See in particular 1:18:00.
Rules - Definitions of “financial transaction” and “money”: Law Society Rule 3-98.
Rules - Exemptions to verification requirements: Law Society Rules 3-99 and 3-101.
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