Blackstone's Guide to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) mainly came into force in March 2003, introducing a new anti-money laundering regime. It created the Asset Recovery Agency; introduced wide new powers in relation to the confiscation of criminal property; as well as new civil recovery and enforcement powers.

The fifth edition of this popular Blackstone's Guide provides a clear and accessible exploration of POCA. The book has been completely updated to include all developments, and amendments since it come into force. It includes the full updated text of POCA 2002, plus other essential materials.

New to this edition:-

• Fully updated to cover all recent legislation including the Serious Crime Act 2015, the Crime and Courts Act 2013, the Criminal Procedure Rules, the Magistrates' Courts (Detention and Forfeiture of Cash) (Amendment) Rules 2012, and the Money Laundering Regulations 2012 (as amended).
• Offers accessible commentary on evolving case law in confiscation, including the cases of R v. Waya, R v Sharma, R v Peacock, and R v Ahmad, and a series of Court of Appeal decisions applying the principles in May and Waya
• Includes detailed analysis on recent cases in civil recovery and money laundering including Begum v West Midlands Police, Angus v UKBA, and Dare v CPS

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Criminal Confiscation
3. Investigations into Criminal Proceeds
4. Restraint Proceedings and Management Receivership
5. Money Laundering
6. Civil Recovery of the Proceeds of Unlawful Conduct
7. Seizure of Cash and Other Realizable Property
8. Revenue Functions
   Appendices
   Appendix 1:The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (as amended)
   Appendix 2:Criminal Procedure Rules 2010 (Parts 56-62 and 71-73)
   Appendix 3:The Money Laundering Regulations 2007
   Appendix 4:Practice Direction - Civil Recovery Proceedings