• I. Introduction
• II. SOCA as an Organization
— a) Functions
— b) General powers
— c) Lack of definition for “serious organized crime”
— d) Personnel
• III. SOCA’S Information gathering function and powers
— a) Power to disseminate information
— b) Non-disclosure of SOCA information
— c) Problems with powers to gather and disseminate information
— d) Compatibility with Article 8 of the ECHR ?
• IV. SOCA’S Investigatory and Enforcement Powers
— a) Compulsory investigation powers
— b) Obligation to report suspected money laundering
— c) Power to enter and seize documents
— d) New civil recovery powers
• V. SOCA’S Cooperation with and assistance to foreign entities
— a) Arrangements with foreign entities
— b) Assistance to foreign entities
— c) Disclosure of information to foreign entities
— d) Minimum safeguards for individuals against disclosure
• VI. Remedies for breach of individual rights
— a) Police Complaints Commission (IPCC)
— b) Complaints to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT)
— c) Civil action for unlawful conduct
— d) Judicial review
— e) Complaints to the European Court of Human Rights
• VII. Conclusion