In England this work covers offences and statutory controls used to prevent and punish terrorism, including proscription of organisations, preparatory and facilitation offences, encouragement, dissemination and the regulation of finance and travel linked to extremist activity. Solicitors advise individuals, businesses and non‑profits on compliance with the Terrorism Act 2000 and later counter‑terrorism statutes, make representations to the Crown Prosecution Service and national counter‑terrorism units, challenge search and seizure powers, defend clients at magistrates’ and Crown Court, and apply for or resist restraint, forfeiture and freezing orders. Cases are often influenced by sensitive or classified material, disclosure restrictions and special advocate procedures, and by engagement with the Home Office and Treasury sanctions bodies.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
Work in England typically requires handling proscription under the Terrorism Act 2000, applications connected to Terrorist Asset‑Freezing and prevention measures, restraint and confiscation under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, and compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations and OFSI sanctions notices. A solicitor drafts representations to the CPS Counter Terrorism Division, challenges warrants and statutory powers, prepares restraint and disclosure schedules, and manages the procedural interplay between criminal courts, regulatory notices and national security agencies.
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