How asset confiscation prevents rehabilitation
Craig Fletcher explains how Proceeds of Crime legislation designed to tackle Mr Bigs, often makes rehabilitation impossible for ordinary offenders.
4th October 2017
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Craig Fletcher explains how Proceeds of Crime legislation designed to tackle Mr Bigs, often makes rehabilitation impossible for ordinary offenders.
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