Authors: Stephanie Earl, Katie Hogan
Published: 18 October 2023
Pages: 20

Introduction

This paper will look at areas of the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 (the Act) regime that are of particular relevance to civil and regulatory practitioners. Topics covered will include:

• the investigative powers held by Police and the Official Assignee under the Act;
• the ongoing extension of the regime to “regulatory offending”;
• the interplay of civil and criminal proceedings relating to the same criminal activity;
• compulsory examination orders;
• tactics to diminish risk;
• recent relevant case law;
• recent amendments to the Act.

Content outline

• Criminal proceeds investigations
• The investigative powers held by Police and the Official Assignee under the Act
• The extension of the regime to “regulatory offending”
• Issues for respondents
• Costs pressures