ASBOs for 'Mr Big'
New measures are being introduced by the home office, with the aim of combatting organised crime and bosses of the 'untouchable underworld'.
SCPOs have been designed to cut organised crime by imposing restrictions on individual and organisations in cases where there is insufficient evidence for them to be prosecuted.
It is estimated that at least 1000 supposed gang leaders take part in offences of Drug Trafficking, fraud and smuggling; aswell as encouraging others to take part in organised crime, often to prevent the need to get their hands dirty.
The order works in a similar way as an ASBO, giving the authorities control over who individuals or organisations communicate with and controlling financial matters by holding the power over the amount of cash which can be carried; also bans on certain bank and credit card accounts. The policy complies with human rights in its methods of prevention rather than punishment. The Home office has also called for improved data sharing between the public and private sector to help keep track of criminals, keeping within the restrictions of the Data Protection Act. David Davis, the shadow Home Secretary asks: "If up to sixty percent of tearaways breach ASBOs what makes John Reid (Home Secretary) think an organised criminal will pay attention to one?" The policy hopes to tackle this problem by introducing a five year imprisonment for breaking restrictions.
It is estimated that at least 1000 supposed gang leaders take part in offences of Drug Trafficking, fraud and smuggling; aswell as encouraging others to take part in organised crime, often to prevent the need to get their hands dirty.
The order works in a similar way as an ASBO, giving the authorities control over who individuals or organisations communicate with and controlling financial matters by holding the power over the amount of cash which can be carried; also bans on certain bank and credit card accounts. The policy complies with human rights in its methods of prevention rather than punishment. The Home office has also called for improved data sharing between the public and private sector to help keep track of criminals, keeping within the restrictions of the Data Protection Act. David Davis, the shadow Home Secretary asks: "If up to sixty percent of tearaways breach ASBOs what makes John Reid (Home Secretary) think an organised criminal will pay attention to one?" The policy hopes to tackle this problem by introducing a five year imprisonment for breaking restrictions.