Third Party Interests in Confiscation & Forfeiture Proceedings

Introduction

Whether as part of the defence case or seeking simply to assert rights in assets, third parties now frequently feature in or appear as standalone parties in confiscation and forfeiture proceedings.

The exponential increase in financial applications and proceedings by public authorities under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 has meant that third parties are also increasingly involved in litigation.

Their involvement introduces complex legal, procedural, and practical challenges that cannot be ignored. This virtual classroom seminar aims to equip those navigating this difficult area with the fundamental background and practical tools to assist third parties and to deal with the issues that inevitably arise in cases where they feature.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Third Party interests: overview
• Claims
• Alleged donees of tainted gifts
• Types of potential claims (Part 2 and Part 5 P. O. C. A. 2002)
• Crown Court
• Magistrates’ Court/High Court
• Practice and procedure
• Appeals
• Practical tips and costs/funding

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.