Originally broadcast on Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 12:30

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 defines a restraint order as ‘an order prohibiting any specific person from dealing with any realisable property held by him’. They are frequently made in the early stages of an investigation to ensure that assets are available if a confiscation order is made upon conviction. Restraint orders can be made against any specified person, not only the defendant but also third parties who hold property on behalf of the defendant or jointly with them and business partners amongst others.

Our eminent speakers will examine the process for obtaining a restraint order and discuss what constitutes sufficient evidence.

This webinar will cover:

• Obtaining the order – sufficiency of evidence
• Prosecution duty of full disclosure
• Scope of the order
• Assets held by companies and third parties
• Ancillary orders