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Serious Crime Act 2015—proceeds of crime

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Published on: 26 March 2015

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Original news
What are the main amendments to POCA 2002 contained in SCA 2015?
Third parties
Default prison sentences
Travel ban
Time to pay
Restraint powers
Absconding defendants
Seized money
What are the objectives of these amendments?

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Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: To what extent does the Serious Crime Act 2015 (SCA 2015) improve the asset recovery system as part of the serious and organised crime strategy? Andrew Smith, partner at Corker Binning, explores the key provisions of SCA 2015 and how they build upon the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA 2002).

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