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Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005

Part 1: The Serious Organised Crime Agency

4.Chapter 1 of Part 1 establishes the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), provides for its constitution and defines its functions and general powers and its relationship with Ministers. Chapter 2 of Part 1 enables the Director General of SOCA to designate members of staff of SOCA with some or all of the powers of a constable, a customs officer or an immigration officer. Chapter 3 of Part 1 contains supplementary provision in respect of SOCA. In particular, this Chapter provides for the transfer of staff to SOCA and the procedures for investigating complaints and misconduct.

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