Abstract
The formation of the Serious Organised Crime Agency ("SOCA") represents a transformative leap in British law enforcement. SOCA is the product of the amalgamation of the National Crime Squad and National Crime Intelligence Service with Customs enforcement, combining the legal powers of police, customs and immigration services. Armed with these powers, SOCA is a powerful investigative, intelligence and enforcement agency set to operate in the national and transnational spheres. This paper considers the creation of the agency and raises questions relating to its effectiveness, independence, accountability and control. It raises concerns about the unprecedented level of control that central government will have over a hybrid policing and intelligence agency with wide-ranging powers
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1019 - 1034 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | CRIMINAL LAW REVIEW |
| Volume | DEC |
| Issue number | DEC. |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2006 |
