POCA Core Powers Explored - Restraint, Confiscation & Forfeiture

Introduction

Now over 20 years old, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (‘POCA’) continues to play a central role in the recovery of criminal property. The aim of the regime is to ‘deny criminals the use of their assets, recover the proceeds of crime and disrupt and deter criminality.’

Presented by expert speaker Rachel Ferrari of 33 Chancery Lane, this webinar will set out the core powers, and discuss recent case law and practice in this ever-evolving area.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Restraint
• The conditions
• The procedure
• FAQs - applications to vary and discharge, contempt of court
• What’s new?
• Confiscation
• The key concepts - ‘benefit’, ‘recoverable amount’, ‘criminal lifestyle’
• The procedure
• FAQs - third parties, compensation, enforcement, inadequacy & reconsideration
• What’s new?
• Account Freezing and Forfeiture
• The statutory test and burden
• The procedure
• FAQs - excluding expenses and legal fees, third parties, costs
• What’s new?

This webinar was recorded on 12th November 2024

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