Blackstone's Guide to the Serious Crime Act 2007

by Rudi Fortson

Overview

The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published soon after enactment, 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.

This Guide provides a detailed and practical commentary on the Serious Crime Act 2007. It examines the probable impact on the law, practice and procedure, with full case referencing to illuminate probable interpretation. The Act establishes the serious crime prevention order - also called a 'super-asbo' - which will impose restrictions on individuals and organizations convicted or suspected of being involved in serious crimes (such as people and arms trafficking, fraud, drug dealing and blackmail). It also introduces new offences of intentionally encouraging or assisting a criminal act ; the strengthening of the recovery of criminal assets; and abolishes the Assets Recovery Agency - transferring its responsibilities to the Serious Organized Crime Agency


This Guide on the Serious Crime Act 2007:
BLIncludes the full text of the Act
BLProvides a detailed and practical commentary on its likely effect on the law, practice and procedure - with full case referencing to illuminate probable interpretation
BLThe narrative highlights the tensions caused with human rights and civil liberties issues - looking at possible conflict with the HRA and ECHR
BLStraightforward layout , organized by subject heading to enable ease of use as a reference resource

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199543045
Publisher:	Blackstone Press
Publication date:	06/15/2008
Series:	Blackstone's Guides
Pages:	372
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

An independent practising Barrister (advocate) for over 25 years, specialising in drug trafficking offences, fraud in all its forms (including internet fraud and software piracy), money-laundering, and asset-recovery. He is a member of the Criminal Bar Association, and the Forensic Science Society.

Rudi Fortson has written and lectured extensively on many criminal-law matters in relation to the law of England, and in relation to the law of the European Union. Principal subjects include drug-law, asset-recovery, money-laundering, human-rights law, and topical EU issues.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Serious Crime Prevention Orders - General Matters3. SCPO's - jurisdiction of the High Court4. SCPOS - jurisdiction of the Crown Court5. SCPOS - Appeals and Enforcement6. Encouraging and Participating in Crime7. Data Sharing and Data Matching8. The Demise of ARA9. Cash forfeiture in civil proceedings10. Accredited Financial Investigators11. Powers Relating to Receivers appointed under POCA 200212. Extension of Investigatory Powers of Revenue and Customs13. Other measures enacted under SCA 2007