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Paperback: 384 pages
(Oct 2005)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Language: English
ISBN: 0199289069
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Description
The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books
covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published within
weeks of the Act, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the
effects, extent and scope of the legislation, plus a full copy of the
Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information
needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get
up to speed with the latest changes.
The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 brings about a radical
shake-up of the organisations and powers to fight major crime - most
notably by creating the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA). SOCA
brings together the National Crime Squad, the National Criminal
Intelligence Service, and parts of the customs and immigration
authorities; it will have approximately 5,000 civilian staff with powers
to arrest and carry out their own investigations. The Act also overhauls
the powers of the
police officers contained in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 -
in particular by introducing new 'supergrass' provisions dealing with
the use of informant evidence. 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. |
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