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CJA

A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.

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Definition

Criminal Justice Act 2003.

This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.

college.police.uk/app/major-investigation-and-public-protection/managing-sexual-offenders-and-violent-offenders/multi-agency-public-protection-arrangements-mappacollege.police.uk/app/investigation/investigative-strategies/financial-investigation/asset-recovery/cash-seizure

Related terms

FIU

Financial Investigation Unit, a specialist unit that advises on financial investigations.

Lead agency

The agency responsible for managing the risks posed by a qualifying offender.

MAPPA

Multi-agency public protection arrangements.

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)

Legislation that outlines the powers and responsibilities of police in England and Wales regarding the treatment of suspects.

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA)

Legislation providing for the confiscation of assets obtained through criminal acts.

ViSOR

The national computer offender management system.

Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.