Criminal compliance: from identifying risks to organising responsibilities
Decisions about payments, recruitment and commercial relationships deserve attention when considering criminal risks. UNE 19601:2025 concerns criminal compliance management systems in the Spanish context.
A conversation to begin
Start by understanding how decisions are made and who reviews situations that raise concerns. A management framework helps organise that conversation.
Original preparation questions
- Which decisions need a second review?
- Who can escalate a concern without blocking operations?
- Where is the reasoning behind a measure documented?
Limits of this guide
This guide does not assess criminal liability or promise exemption from liability. Applying it to a particular case requires legal advice.
Standards are voluntary frameworks, although specific contractual or regulatory references may make them relevant. Their use requires reviewing the applicable context.
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Reference and editorial approach
UNE 19601:2025 · Spain · Criminal compliance
Consult the official reference and updatesReference edition: UNE 19601:2025. Reference checked: 26 October 2026.
Author: LegalPrevent · Original introductory content. Editorial review for this delivery: 26 October 2026. This is not an individual legal review.
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