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Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Application and Modification of Certain Enactments to Designated Staff of SOCA) Order 2006

Not, my Lords, in a personal capacity, but from her time on the Bench. That is what I was thinking of. Actually, I sometimes think that we should go through the process ourselves just to understand it better. But I was just thinking aloud. The amendment will allow officers to use search powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. The noble Lord, Lord Dholakia, asked about anti-social behaviour orders. It is not envisaged that SOCA officers will issue ASBOs. The amendment is simply to enable SOCA officers to use powers to act to close premises such as crack houses, a campaign whose import has been shared across all political parties in recent times. To conclude, of course I am happy to confirm that the checks and balances that we agree need to be imposed will be properly adhered to and available. This is an important piece of legislation that brings together officers with particular skills and talents. It will enable them to focus on serious and organised crime in a way that we have not been able to master before. I am very grateful to both Opposition Front Benches for their support. I commend the order. On Question, Motion agreed to.