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