This new Blackstone's Guide provides the full text of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, together with a practical explanation of the legislation. The Act received Royal Assent in the Spring 2005, and comes into force in May 2006. The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act brings about a radical shake-up of the organisations and powers to fight major crime - most notably by creating the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA). This Guide comprehensively explains the scope and impact of the Act, placing it in the context of what has gone before.