Subjects:

Blackstone Legislation Guides, Criminal Law

Contents:

Table of Cases

Table of Primary Legislation

Table of secondary Legislation

Table of Conventions

1. Introduction

2. The Assets Recovery Agency & The Serious Organised Crime Agency

3. Criminal Confiscation

4. Investigations into Criminal Proceeds

5. Restraint Proceedings

6. Money Laundering

7. Civil Recovery of the Proceeds of Unlawful Conduct

8. Cash Seizure

9. Revenue Functions

APPENDIX 1- THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT 2002

APPENDIX 2 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE RULES, PARTS 56 TO 62 AND 72

APPENDIX 3 - MONEY LAUNDERING REGS 2007 (SI 2007 NO 2157)

The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published soon after an Act they offer expert commentary by leading names on the effects, extent and scope of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.

The third edition of this Blackstone's Guide provides a clear and up to date overview of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA). The text has been scrupulously updated to include all recent developments - notably:-

• the Serious Crime Act 2007;
• the Fraud Act 2006;
• the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA);
• and ongoing amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules 2005.

The Guide provides:-

• Lucid comment on the reception and operation of the Act, especially its growing precedent and procedural application
• Completely up to date in light of the Serious Crime Act 2007, the Fraud Act 2006; the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA); and ongoing amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules 2005
• Contains practical end of chapter guides to court procedure, to enhance usability and ease of reference the Criminal Procedure Rules 2005, and the Fraud Act 2006
• Contains a full, updated text of the Act, as well as other essential materials