Blackstone's Guide to the Serious Crime Act 2007

 

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Blackstone's Guide to the Serious Crime Act 2007


by Rudi Fortson (Author)

 

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ISBN: 9780199543045

 

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This new Blackstone's Guide provides an expert, comprehensive guide to the Serious Crime Act 2007, together with the full text of the legislation. It clearly explains the new offences and powers created by the Act - notably 'super-asbos' - and explores the implications of the new law for practice.


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 organisations 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 responsiblities to the Serious Organised Crime Agency The Guide: - Includes the full text of the Act - Provides a detailed and practical commentary on its likely effect on the law, practice and procedure - with full case referencing to illuminate probable interpretation - The narrative highlights the tensions caused with human rights and civil liberties issues - looking at possible conflict with the HRA and ECHR - Straightforward layout , organised by subject heading to enable ease of use as a reference resource


 

ISBN 199543046
ISBN13 9780199543045
Publisher Oxford University Press
Format Paperback
Publication date 24/04/2008
Pages 400
Weight (grammes) 568
Published in United Kingdom
Height (mm) 234
Width (mm) 156

1. Introduction
2. Serious Crime Prevention Orders - General Matters
3. SCPO's - jurisdiction of the High Court
4. SCPOS - jurisdiction of the Crown Court
5. SCPOS - Appeals and Enforcement
6. Encouraging and Participating in Crime
7. Data Sharing and Data Matching
8. The Demise of ARA
9. Cash forfeiture in civil proceedings
10. Accredited Financial Investigators
11. Powers Relating to Receivers appointed under POCA 2002
12. Extension of Investigatory Powers of Revenue and Customs
13. Other measures enacted under SCA 2007

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