Civil Powers & POCA - Account Freezing & Forfeiture Update

Introduction

Some £200 million was recovered by the UK authorities in the year 2021 - 22 using recovery powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The powers that are proving to be the most valuable to law enforcement are the account freezing and forfeiture powers in Part 5. They offer a fast cost-effective route to forfeiture.

This webinar presents a practical guide to account freezing and forfeiture and focuses on the key concepts and developments from the last 12 months.

What You Will Learn

This short webinar will cover the following:

• The test for freezing and forfeiture
• What to do if a company you are advising has its bank account frozen
• Scope to vary a freezing order once made
• Early considerations when defending
• Recent cases
• Expansion of the forfeiture provisions on the horizon

This webinar was recorded on 15th March 2023