Pubdate: Fri, 16 Oct 1998
Source: Independent, The (UK)
Contact:  http://www.independent.co.uk/
Copyright: . Published by Independent Newspapers (UK) Ltd.

Sir: Jack Straw proposes that drug barons must explain in court the origins
of their wealth, which may then be confiscated. Suppose they say: "I don't
know where the money comes from, Your Honour. I have my finances managed by
a blind trust just like cabinet ministers."

Do you think the Judge will wear it?

Larry Rushton, Northampton

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