MONEY seized from criminals has been donated to a charity that helps to buy school uniforms for underprivileged children.
A donation of £1,000 has been made to the charity by Lancashire Constabulary, with the cash coming from a pot of money that has been taken directly from those who have committed crime in the county.
Where the courts believe that money or assets have been amassed through illegal activity, Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) legislation can be used to confiscate, or make a person forfeit, their criminally gained cash and possessions.
The Blackpool Children’s Clothing Fund distributes vouchers to underprivileged families so that parents can then get their children free school uniform and footwear from selected local retailers.
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