Concerns About Prosecution Bonuses

An article in The Times (05/10/09) highlights long held views by defence lawyers that confiscation targets set by the Home Office (ASSET RECOVERY INCENTIVISATION SCHEME) and bonuses paid to staff in prosecuting/investigative agencies have resulted in miscarriages of justice. Particular focus centres on those convicted of  revenue/VAT offences and those convicted of tobacco smuggling. It seems that over 4,000 files are currently being reviewed by RCPO – it is believed that confisaction procedings have been brought unlawfully against each of these individuals.

It is vital that if you are facing a tax/VAT/criminal investigation/proceedings you MUST ensure that you have instructed lawyers who are experienced in this field.

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