Civil recovery

Civil recovery

Contents

United Kingdom

In the legal systems of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom, civil recovery (also named civil recovery scheme or civil recovery regime) is claimed by retailers to (a) enable the retailer's claims handling agent to recover, in civil proceedings before the High Court or Court of Session, property which is, or represents, property (including intellectual property) obtained through unlawful conduct, and (b) enable cash which is, or represents, property obtained through unlawful conduct, or which is intended to be used in unlawful conduct, to be forfeited in civil proceedings before a county court or (in Scotland) the sheriff. Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (2002 c. 29 s 240 et seq.). However the Citizen's Advice Bureau advises that in many cases, the process "may constitute ‘deceitful’, ‘unfair’ and ‘improper’ business practice, as defined by the OFT" ([1])

United States

In the United States, civil recovery laws allow store and retailers to prosecute alleged shoplifters in civil court. All 50 states have some form of civil recovery law. In some jurisdictions, both a civil recovery demand and a ticket or arrest for "stealing" is initiated by the retailer.

See also

Further reading



Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Civil recovery demands — Retailers in the 50 States of the United States have the authority under state laws, that have been passed within the past several decades (starting in 1973[1]) to demand civil damages by letter notice from apprehended shoplifters.[2] A… …   Wikipedia

  • Civil Recovery Demands (Shoplifting) — Retailers in the 50 States of the United States have the authority under state laws, that have been passed within the past several decades (starting in 1973cite book | last = Nemeth | first = Charles | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Private …   Wikipedia

  • Civil defense — The international distinctive sign of civil defense, defined by the rules of International Humanitarian Law and to be used as a protective sign Civil defense, civil defence (see spelling differences) or civil protection is an effort to protect… …   Wikipedia

  • Civil Rights Council — Abbreviation CRC Motto we can make a difference Formation November 9, 2007 …   Wikipedia

  • Civil Air Transport — (CAT) (IATA: CT, ICAO: CAT, Call sign: Mandarin) (民航空運公司) was a Chinese airline, later owned by the CIA, that supported United States covert operations throughout East and Southeast Asia. During the Cold War, missions consisted in… …   Wikipedia

  • Civil Courts Building — General information Status Complete Type …   Wikipedia

  • civil proceedings — proceedings brought for the purpose of enforcing or declaring a right, or for recovery of money or property. Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001 …   Law dictionary

  • Civil engineering and infrastructure repair in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina — This article covers the levee system and infrastructure repairs in New Orleans, Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina …   Wikipedia

  • Civil Works Administration — CWA marker at Breese Stevens Field in Madison, Wisconsin (1934) The Civil Works Administration was established by the New Deal during the Great Depression to create manual labor jobs for millions of unemployed. The jobs were merely temporary, for …   Wikipedia

  • Civil Identity Program of the Americas — Created in 2007,[1] the Universal Civil Identity Program in the Americas (PUICA) is the area of the Organization of American States (OAS) that is devoted to civil identity. It belongs to the Department for Effective Public Management within the… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”