The obligation to conduct investigations diligently and expeditiously: a safeguard?

Natasha Reurts (+44 (0)203 709 9473, nr@brightlinelaw.co.uk) is an Associate at Bright Line Law and undertakes policy work at The White Collar Crime Centre (www.brightlinelaw.co.uk/the-white-collar-crime-centre.html)

The Criminal Finances Act 2017 provides for extension to the moratorium period following submission of a suspicious activity report but the Crown Court will need to consider if the case has been investigated “diligently and expeditiously” before granting such an application. Natasha Reurts of Bright Line Law examines whether the condition will prevent lengthy delays.