Details published to aid lifetime management of offenders

10 June 2010

Career criminals regard prison as an interruption – it rarely marks the end of their involvement in organised crime – which is why SOCA takes action to ensure they remain on our radar and that they are aware of this.

SOCA uses a number of ancillary orders to frustrate criminals, both in and out of prison, including Serious Crime Prevention Orders, Financial Reporting Orders and Travel Restriction Orders. The courts have awarded 180 orders to date. Restrictions include use of only one mobile phone, possessing no more than £1000 in cash, surrendering passports and providing financial information at regular intervals.

SOCA rigorously enforces these orders and takes action if people breach the restrictions or requirements of an Order. It’s a criminal offence punishable, depending on the type of order, by up to five years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine. And from today, SOCA is making it easier for other organisations and the public to report breaches by publishing data on criminals who are subject to these orders.

This will enable organisations such as those providing credit reports to cite the data and provide access to an even wider audience of financial and banking institutions for whom much of the information is directly relevant.
 
SOCA will publish details  of each order, unless there are specific reasons why this would not be appropriate. Careful consideration will be given on a case by case basis and those judged to meet the right criteria will appear on this website.

The vetting process is still underway but you can download the latest data here.

Further information on ancillary orders is available from our new approaches page.

Anyone with relevant information on the individuals named should contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website www.crimestoppers-uk.org.