Provides the full text of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, together with a practical explanation of the legislation. This guide comprehensively explains the scope and impact of the Act.

The Act introduces new public order offences in relation to harassment and protest. Written by a team of expert practitioners in the area, this Guide comprehensively explains the scope and impact of the Act and highlights the radical changes to the law it makes including the civil liberties and human rights implications. It is structured in a clear and logical way, following the structure of the Act itself, and also contains a full copy of the Act.

1. Introduction
2. Serious Organised Crime Agency - Establishment and Powers
3. Organised Crime: New Investigatory Powers
4. Offenders Assisting Investigations and Prosecution and the Protection of Witnesses
5. Financial Reporting Orders, International Obligations, and Proceeds of Crime
6. Police Powers
7. Public Order and Conduct in Public Places - New Offences and Orders
8. Miscellaneous
APPENDIX - SERIOUS ORGANISED CRIME AND POLICE ACT 2005