•
The time taken to initiate a raid is much
shorter
than to initiate
civil actions in court. The documentation involved
is practically
negligible when compared to civil action.
•
The proceedings are
substantially cheaper
than proceeding
by civil action (up to trial). The costs of prosec
ution are borne
by the Government.
1 1'2
1 1'2
© Rouse 2013
by the Government.
•
Simultaneous raids
can easily be conducted in different
locations.
•
A successful prosecution will have the consequences
of
criminal
sanctions
. Theoretically offenders may be imprisoned althou
gh
to date the number of prison sentences remains low.