Appointed Person Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
- Body
- Home Office
- Appointing Department
- Home Office
- Sectors
- Business, Finance & Skills, Communities, International, Judicial, Prison & Policing, Regulation
- Location
- Flexible within the United Kingdom, Negotiable (possible home working).
- Skills required
- Accountancy, Audit and Risk, Business / Commercial, Communication / Media / Marketing, International Experience, Legal / Judicial, Regulation
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- The role is remunerated at £477 per day, based on an expected time commitment of 10-15 days per year.
- Time Requirements
- An initial term of three years
Campaign Timeline
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Closed for Applications
10/09/2017
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Competition Launched
14/08/2017
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Panel Sift
27/10/2017
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Final Interview Date
week commencing 27 November 2017
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Announcement
14/08/2019 at 15:00
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
Biography Mr Greg McCourt has been selected to the role of the “Appointed Person” under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Mr McCourt, a former solicitor and District Judge in Northern Ireland, takes up the role following an interview panel process. He has been jointly appointed by the Home Office Ministers, the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland and Scottish Ministers. His term of appointment will expire on 31 July 2022. Appointed Person under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 The role of the Appointed Person was established providing assurance to Parliament, the Scottish Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly that independent scrutiny has been applied to reports of searches and seizures carried out under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 when prior judicial approval has not been given. The Appointed Person writes an annual report which draws general conclusions about the issues arising from relevant search and seizure reports and can also make appropriate recommendations about the exercise of the powers.
Date: 14/08/2019
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Owen Rowland
- Added
- 14/08/2017
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- Deputy Director, Economic & Cyber Crime Unit, Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism, Home Office Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- Linda Hamilton
- Added
- 14/08/2017
- Positions
- Deputy Director, Defence Security & Cyber Resilience Division, Scotland Other Panel Member
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- Panel Member
- Karen Pearson
- Added
- 14/08/2017
- Positions
- Deputy Director, Protection and Organised Crime Division, Northern Ireland Other Panel Member
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- Panel Member
- Graham Smith
- Added
- 14/08/2017
- Positions
- Government Legal Department Independent Member
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Vacancy Description
Purpose:
The Appointed Person provides effective oversight and scrutiny of reports of certain searches and seizures conducted under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
The Appointed Person will produce an annual report for Ministers which will be laid before Parliament, the Scottish Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly.
The appointee to this tri-partite role is independent of the Government and must not be employed under or for the purposes of any government department.
Key Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Appointed Person are to:
- Carry out the statutory functions assigned to the Appointed Person as stipulated in the Act.
- Provide public reassurance that the powers are being used effectively and proportionately or, if they are not, provide meaningful recommendations.
- Provide recommendations on the development of the framework of the operation of the powers.
- Write an annual report to the Secretary of State drawing general conclusions about the matters reported to them and making any appropriate recommendations, which is laid before Parliament. A key responsibility for the Appointed Person will be to write a similar report in respect of the devolved administrations.
- Liaise with statistics departments of the Home Office, Police and other law enforcement agencies over information flowing from the Appointed Person’s statutory functions. The same will apply to Department of Justice (Northern Ireland) and Scottish Government.
- Keep abreast of wider issues relating to search (and seizure) powers generally.
Person Specification
It is essential in your supporting statement that you provide evidence and proven examples against each of the selection criteria in Part One only of the person specification, in so far as you are able. These responses will be further developed and explored with those candidates invited for interview, together with the criteria listed in Part Two.
Part One – Essential Criteria
Skills and experience
- Knowledge and understanding of general issues relating to search and seizure powers (including the general powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984). An awareness of the powers operation and need in law enforcement, and their effect on people and community.
- Knowledge and understanding of, or willingness to learn, European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act 1998, Article 8 – right to respect for private and family life; and Article 1 of Protocol 1 – protection of property.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn the history, and purpose of the relevant legislation in relation to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland law; and an appreciation of legal differences in the three jurisdictions.
- Exemplary writing skills.
Desirable
- Possession of a formal academic qualification in a relevant field, such as law, or a career background in addressing law enforcement power issues.
Part Two – Personal abilities and behaviours
- Able to build strong working relationships and communicate effectively, using a range of medium, to Ministers, officials, a diverse range of stakeholders, the public, and the Devolved Administrations.
- Strong influencing skills and the ability to convince through personal credibility.
- Undisputed personal integrity and a personal style that demonstrates authority and commitment to public service values, acting in accordance with the Seven Principles of Public Life – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have or to obtain security clearance to Security Check (SC) level.
The Home Office is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, age, disability, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation and transgender.
How to Apply
For further information and details of how to apply, please see the attached candidate pack.
Completed applications should be emailed to publicappointments@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk.
If you can not apply online, please post applications to:
Public Appointments Team
Home Office
2 Marsham Street
Ground Floor
Seacole Building
London SW1P 4DF