
John Goodwin’s submission to the Justice Select Committee on Private Prosecutions (2)
- October 7, 2020
- Mike Massen
- No comments
RSPCA has submitted evidence to this inquiry, which outlines how it approaches prosecutions and the measures it has put in place to improve its transparency and accountability. The Committee has also received a number of submissions that are critical of…
Law Commission’s Consultation on POCA 2002
- September 25, 2020
- Mike Massen
- No comments
The Law Commission’s consultation into potential reforms to the confiscation regime opened on 17 September 2020. What this means is that the government body which advises in relation to changes to the law are considering what changes could be made…

John Goodwin’s submission to the Justice Select Committee on Private Prosecutions
- September 18, 2020
- Mike Massen
- No comments
John Goodwin defends in all types of Animal Welfare Cases and currently is representing defendants in some of the Biggest RSPCA cases throughout England and Wales. He has many concerns about the role of the RSPCA as a private prosecutor…
Confiscation Proceedings in a Nutshell
- September 7, 2020
- Mike Massen
- No comments
At Cohen Cramer, the dedicated POCA Department specialises in all proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and associated legislation. We have the expertise and knowledge to deal with the most complex of matters and can assist with any…
Military Injury Claims
- August 20, 2020
- Mike Massen
- No comments
Military Injury Claims. If you are a serving member of the Armed Forces or Ex-service personnel (Army, Navy, RAF, Special Forces, Reservists) we can help you claim compensation for injuries or illnesses you have developed whilst serving e.g. on training…
Debt recovery for businesses and SME’s
- August 17, 2020
- Mike Massen
- No comments
Debt recovery for businesses and SME’s. Whilst many of us are acutely aware of the threat to health that Covid-19 (Coronavirus) has brought in 2020, we are also aware of the threat it has brought to our companies and small…
How to witness a will in lockdown
- August 5, 2020
- Mike Massen
- No comments
One of the products of the Coronavirus lockdown is in relation to the witnessing of wills. The problem It has always been the case that the person making the will (the testator) has to have two witnesses present at the…
The Big Freeze – The Rise of the Account Freezing and Account Forfeiture Order’s.
- June 9, 2020
- Mike Massen
- No comments
Account Freezing and Forfeiture Orders. Over the last year, there has been a substantial rise in the use of Account Freezing Order (AFrO) and Account Forfeiture Order (AFO) schemes under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA). Increased use of…
Section 22 POCA 2002. Is it just in lockdown?
- April 27, 2020
- Mike Massen
- No comments
In recent years there has been a huge rise in the number of Section 22 applications, which seek to increase the available amount in Confiscation Orders. It can be argued by your solicitors that an application under section 22 of…
Covid-19: Personal Injury Protocol
- March 26, 2020
- Mike Massen
- No comments
While Cohen Cramer solicitors are dedicated to ensuring an effective and speedy resolution of personal injury claims, we are very much aware of the impact that the current COVID-19 virus is having upon the way in which claims can be…