Blackstone's Guide to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

by Rees QC, Edward; Fisher, Richard; Bogan, Paul

• ISBN13: 9780199535385
• ISBN10: 0199535388
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-02
• Publisher: Blackstone Press

Summary

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 - most notably; the Serious Crime Act 2007; the Fraud Act 2006; the Serious Organized Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA); and ongoing amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules 2005. The Guide includes the full, updated text of POCA 2002, plus other essential materials. Included are the Criminal Procedure Rules, parts 56 to 62 and 72 and the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 (SI 2007 No2157). The text provides a clear overview of the complex Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), and updated legislation - making it an ideal introduction to those new to these areas.

Author Biography

Edward Rees QC is a specialist criminal law barrister at Doughty Street Chambers with expertise in serious fraud, confiscation cases and trials with civil libertarian implications. He is principal speaker on behalf of the Criminal Bar Association on criminal confiscation and Honorary Fellow in Criminal Process at Kent University. Richard Fisher is a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers specialising in Criminal Defence.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Assets Recovery Agency

Criminal Confiscation

Investigations into Criminal Proceeds

Restraint Proceedings

Money Laundering

Civil Recovery of the Proceeds of Unlawful Conduct

Cash Seizure

Revenue Functions

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

The Magistrates' Courts (Detention and Forfeiture of Cash) Rules 2002 (SI 2002/2998)

Code of Practice Issued under Section 377 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 - Investigation Powers in Chapter 2, Part 8

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Failure to Disclose Money Laundering: Specified Training) Order 2003 (SI 2003/171)

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) Order 2003 (SI 2003/172)

The Proceeds of Crime Act (Recovery from Pension Schemes) Regulations 2003 (SI 2003/291)

The Crown Court (Confiscation, Restraint and Receivership) Rules 2003 (SI 2003/421)

The Crown Court (Amendment) Rules 2003 (SI 2003/422)

The Criminal Appeal (Confiscation, Restraint and Receivership) Rules 2003(SI 2003/428)

The Money Laundering Regulations 2003 (SI 2003/3075)

Practice Direction - Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Parts 5 and 8: Civil Recovery

Legal Services Commission - Guidance to Solicitors and Applicants Seeking Community Legal Service Funding for Proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Involving the Assets Recovery Agency

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