It would be naive to believe that in such an environment only beatings have increased. Drug dealing, smuggling and myriad other forms of racketeering have had far too much freedom to thrive, and they have done so. The problem is not getting smaller, it is growing, and the law must become more comprehensive to match it. The order does not explicitly mention terrorism, but it should. However, it does take us in the right direction.
Current legislation is no longer as effective as it needs to be.
It must be strengthened, and that is why we welcome the order. Criminal elements are moving beyond what was legislated against in 1996. We need tougher legislation to combat a tougher, more dangerous and more diverse situation. Due to time constraints, I shall limit my references to what I regard as the most contentious issues in the order. Articles 3 and 4 merely extend the powers already available to appointed financial investigators, thus enabling them more effectively to carry out investigations in the pursuit of justice.