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Sam Healey
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Join date: Jan 13, 2026
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Jul 22, 2026 ∙ 13 min
Can the Police Extend Pre-Charge Bail? Challenging an Extension Under Sections 47ZC and 47ZD PACE
Police cannot automatically extend pre-charge bail simply because an investigation remains ongoing. This article explains the statutory test under sections 47ZC and 47ZD PACE, why Conditions A to D must all be met and how representations can be made before an Inspector decides whether to extend bail from three to six months.
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Jul 10, 2026 ∙ 8 min
When Blockchain Intelligence Is Not Enough: The Evidential Challenges of Crypto Wallet Freezing Orders
Blockchain intelligence is powerful but not always enough. This article examines Crypto Wallet Freezing Orders, attribution, ownership and evidential proof in UK asset recovery cases.
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Jul 10, 2026 ∙ 12 min
Challenging Restraint Orders under POCA: Variation, Discharge and the New Focus on Dissipation Risk
Restraint Orders under POCA can have immediate consequences for individuals, businesses and third parties. This article, written jointly by Sam Healey and Jonathan Lennon KC, considers how restraint orders may be varied or discharged, including dissipation risk, full and frank disclosure, living and legal expenses, delay and the impact of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 amendments.
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