R v ROSE R v WHITWAM
[2008] Lloyd's Rep. FC 206
COURT OF APPEAL (CRIMINAL DIVISION)
Before Lord Justice Richards, Mr Justice Openshaw and HHJ Stephens QC
Criminal law - Money laundering - Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, sections 329 and 340 - Criminal property - Whether thief or handler of stolen goods obtains an interest in property - Whether appropriate to charge theft or handling cases as money laundering offences.
Criminal law - Confiscation - Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, sections 79 and 80 - Assessing benefit - Stolen property - Property restored to lawful owners - Whether to include in benefit calculation - How to assess market value.