Schedule 21 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 came into force on 29 June 2026 (SI 2026/689), with limited exceptions. It is the most significant overhaul of Part 2 POCA since 2003.

In her latest article Narita Bahra KC breaks down what these changes mean in practice.

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POCA Confiscation: A Practitioner's Guide to the Post 29 June 2026 Changes

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