In proceedings taking over 2 ½ years and following extensive legal argument on appeal, Henry succeeding in demonstrating that the Police failed to make the relevant applications within the tight statutory time limits and did not follow the very strict rules of procedure set out in Part 5 of P.O.C.A. 2002 and the accompanying statutory instruments.
The legislative framework surrounding account freezing orders and forfeiture applications is detailed and complex and Henry’s expertise and experience in this area was invaluable.