Tackling Organised Crime in Partnership 2007

Day 1 - 30 October 2007

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10:00 - 10:30	Keynote address Serious Organised Crime Agency - Working with the Private Sector SOCA is a new approach to law enforcement and is committed to finding innovative ways of working with the private sector to tackle serious and organised crime. In this presentation, the Chairman will explore why collaboration is important to increase understanding, lessen vulnerabilities and reduce harm. He will also highlight key successes so far. Chairman, Serious and Organised Crime Agency
10:30 - 11:00	Refreshments and networking break
11:00 - 11:40	Policy vs. practice Combating the growth of organised crime The revenue generated by the various activities employed by organised crime to target big business and local communities is massive. Enforcement agencies, government and business face a flexible and well-funded adversary. Against this backdrop there is a genuine need to understand how existing barriers to effectively combating organised criminal networks can be removed, and look at how new ways of working could open gateways that will make a real difference in the short to medium term. David Ruffley, MP, Shadow Minister for Police Reform Alison Saunders, Casework and Head of the Organised Crime Division, Crown Prosecution Service This session will focus on: A political perspective on organised crime What is the current thinking on the UK’s enforcement strategy? What are the key areas for policy development? What factors are likely to affect future operational capacity? Prosecuting organised crime Working in partnership to shape investigations and build stronger cases Tackling the global trades in drugs, guns, money and people Using new powers for extradition, obtaining evidence from abroad, and asset recovery The specialist role of prosecutors Successes and challenges The impact of legislative changes
11:40 - 12:20	Education seminars
12:20 - 13:15	Focus on Fraud Roundtable: The National Fraud Strategic Authority This roundtable will provide an important and timely opportunity to discuss the emerging objectives and principles of operation of the National Fraud Strategic Authority and will enable delegates to offer feedback and highlight key concerns. Sandra Quinn, Lead on National Fraud Strategic Authority, Office of the Attorney General Detective Superintendent Oliver Shaw, Overseas Anti-Corruption Unit, City of London Police Jim Gee, Director of Fraud Services, KPMG Forensic The findings of the Fraud Review have been positively received by government, industry, and law enforcement and steps to translate principal proposals into a working reality are now being taken. The success of these efforts will depend on a number of factors, one of the most important of which will be the willingness of all involved to work in partnership on a meaningful and productive basis. The session will look at what contributions industry can make, and where a national strategy for response to fraud can improve effectiveness in the fight against organised crime.
13:15 - 14:15	Lunch and networking
14:15 - 15:15	Frameworks for Collaboration Case Study: Successfully removing assets from an organised crime network Collaboration is increasingly important for business and law enforcement when coordinating resources to deal with direct threats, as well as in the wider context of reducing organised crime’s operational capacity. With limited financial and human resources available to deal with mounting challenges efficient frameworks that can be used and adapted are vital. Bob Ferguson, Head of Financial Crime Policy and Intelligence, Financial Services Authority Shane Roberts, Head of Economic Crime, Bedfordshire Police Chris Leatherland, Head of Financial Crime and MLRO, GE Money Delegates attending this session will learn: What are the problems with proposed guidelines and definitions that aim to clarify a risk-based response to organised crime and ensure a consistent and harmonised approach? How can the private sector work with law enforcement, and where does collaboration deliver the best results? What barriers exist to managing and reducing the scope of cross-border criminality? How can cross-border criminality in the UK be tackled more consistently in view of the different capabilities and collaborative structures that exist?
15:15 - 16:00	Education seminars
16:00 - 16:30	Refreshments and networking break
16:30 - 17:30	Financial investigation and economic crime Case study: Building a financial intelligence unit Financial crime and fraud are key pillars of organised criminal activity. The procedure of tracing and recovering assets and the resources required can be costly and time consuming, especially where cases cross jurisdictional boundaries. With the increasing complexity of organised fraud the ability to proactively reduce this type of criminal activity through the use of data and intelligence is vital, as is a developed understanding of how to deal with issues arising from a loss in the most efficient way. Mark Clemison, Central Intelligence Analyst, Vodafone Patric Marshall, Director EMEA, World-Check Delegates attending this session will learn: What business units should be involved in a financial crime strategy, and how? How can technology be used as an important asset in the fight against financial crime? Why is pro-active transaction monitoring important as part of a financial crime strategy and what issues can it highlight? Why should business review the skill sets and internal structures used to tackle fraud?
17:30 - 18:45	Drinks reception kindly provided by Serco Home Affairs