Publication

This paper discusses the Serious Crime Bill that was introduced in the UK House of Commons in May 2007. The authors explain how the bill is designed to remove what the government considers to be remaining gaps in the UK’s capability in dealing with the threat posed by serious organized crime. The paper introduces the background of the bill, describes its main provisions and examines several related issues, including the admissibility of intercepted evidence in criminal proceedings, the prevention of fraud and the handling of the proceeds of crime.