# Serious Crime Act 2015

**Section 44 - Participation in the Activities of an Organised Crime Group:**

* This section makes it an offense to participate in the activities of an organized crime group, with the intent of assisting the group in committing serious offenses.

**Section 45 - Encouraging or Assisting Crime:**

* Section 45 of the act addresses the offenses of encouraging or assisting the commission of a crime. This can apply to those who provide assistance or support to serious organized criminals.

**Section 46 - Gangmasters Licensing:**

* The act also introduces provisions related to licensing and regulating gangmasters who may be involved in labor exploitation, which can be associated with serious organized crime.

**Section 47 - Human Trafficking:**

* The act addresses the issue of human trafficking, which is often connected to serious organised criminal activities, such as modern slavery and forced labor.

**Section 48 - Seizure of Cash:**

* This section provides law enforcement with powers to seize and restrain cash believed to be connected to serious organised crime.

**Section 49 - Forfeiture of Money, Etc. Connected with Terrorism and Terrorist Financing:**

* This section deals with the forfeiture of money and assets linked to terrorism, which is often a form of serious organized crime.

`Entire Act Found` [`here`](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/9/contents/enacted)


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