Providing the full text of this important new Act plus explanatory annotation, this new work will be invaluable for criminal practitioners and also police and customs and excise officers. Includes the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 in full together with section-by-section annotation to provide clear explanation of how the Act works in practice and what its requirements are. Enables practitioners to see the scope and impact of the Act, and what powers the enforcement agencies have to seize and confiscate goods, property and money that are thought to have resulted from criminal activities. Confirms what their powers and duties are in relation to identifying goods, property and money that are thought to have resulted from criminal activities and the procedures for seizure and confiscation. Deals with how and when appeals can be made. Covers England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Annotated by a team of expert editors.