S. 93A and cross heading inserted (E.W.S.) (15.2.1994) by 1993 c. 36, s. 29(1); S.I. 1994/71, art. 2, Sch.

Part VI (ss. 71 to 103) modified: (29.12.1991) by S.I. 1991/2873, art. 3(2), Sch. 2; and (1.9.1995) by S.I. 1995/1968, art. 2(1)

Part VI (ss. 71 to 103) applied (1.11.1995) by 1995 c. 11, s. 15(3); S.I. 1995/2650, art. 2

S. 93F inserted (E.W.S.) (1.12.1993) by 1993 c. 36, s.35; S.I. 1993/2734, art. 2,Sch.

1979 c. 2.

S. 93A and cross heading inserted (E.W.S.) (15.2.1994) by 1993 c. 36, s. 29(1); S.I. 1994/71, art. 2,Sch.

S. 93B inserted (E.W.S.) (15.2.1994) by 1993 c. 36, s.30; S.I. 1994/71, art. 2, Sch.

S. 93C inserted (E.W.S.) (15.2.1994) by 1993 c. 36, s.31; S.I. 1994/71, art. 2,Sch.

S. 93E inserted (S.)(15.2.1994) by 1993 c. 36, s. 33; S.I. 1994/71, art. 2,Sch.

1987 c. 41.

1989 c. 4.

S. 93D inserted (1.4.1994 ) by 1993 s. 36, s.32(with s. 78(6)); S.I. 1994/700, art. 2,Sch.

S. 93G inserted (E.W.S.) (1.4.1994) by 1993 c. 36, s. 77, Sch. 4 paras 1, 3; S.I. 1994/700, art. 2, Sch.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/33/part/VI/crossheading/money-laundering-and-other-offences/1994-04-01Criminal Justice Act 1988An Act to make fresh provision for extradition; to amend the rules of evidence in criminal proceedings; to provide for the reference by the Attorney General of certain questions relating to sentencing to the Court of Appeal; to amend the law with regard to the jurisdiction and powers of criminal courts, the collection, enforcement and remission of fines imposed by coroners, juries, supervision orders, the detention of children and young persons, probation and the probation service, criminal appeals, anonymity in cases of rape and similar cases, orders under sections 4 and 11 of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 relating to trials on indictment, orders restricting the access of the public to the whole or any part of a trial on indictment or to any proceedings ancillary to such a trial and orders restricting the publication of any report of the whole or any part of a trial on indictment or any such ancillary proceedings, the alteration of names of petty sessions areas, officers of inner London magistrates’ courts and the costs and expenses of prosecution witnesses and certain other persons; to make fresh provision for the payment of compensation by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board; to make provision for the payment of compensation for a miscarriage of justice which has resulted in a wrongful conviction; to create an offence of torture and an offence of having an article with a blade or point in a public place; to create further offences relating to weapons; to create a summary offence of possession of an indecent photograph of a child; to amend the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 in relation to searches, computer data about fingerprints and bail for persons in customs detention; to make provision in relation to the taking of body samples by the police in Northern Ireland; to amend the Bail Act 1976; to give a justice of the peace power to authorise entry and search of premises for offensive weapons; to provide for the enforcement of the Video Recordings Act 1984 by officers of a weights and measures authority and in Northern Ireland by officers of the Department of Economic Development; to extend to the purchase of easements and other rights over land the power to purchase land conferred on the Secretary of State by section 36 of the Prison Act 1952; and for connected purposes.1988-07-29texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-06-251994-04-01Part VIConfiscation of the Proceeds of an OffenceMoney laundering and other offences
93A Assisting another to retain the benefit of criminal conduct.1

Subject to subsection (3) below, if a person enters into or is otherwise concerned in an arrangement whereby—

a

the retention or control by or on behalf of another (“A”) of A’s proceeds of criminal conduct is facilitated (whether by concealment, removal from the jurisdiction, transfer to nominees or otherwise); or

b

A’s proceeds of criminal conduct—

i

are used to secure that funds are placed at A’s disposal; or

ii

are used for A’s benefit to acquire property by way of investment,

knowing or suspecting that A is a person who is or has been engaged in criminal conduct or has benefited from criminal conduct, he is guilty of an offence.

2

In this section, references to any person’s proceeds of criminal conduct include a reference to any property which in whole or in part directly or indirectly represented in his hands his proceeds of criminal conduct.

3

Where a person discloses to a constable a suspicion or belief that any funds or investments are derived from or used in connection with criminal conduct or discloses to a constable any matter on which such a suspicion or belief is based—

a

the disclosure shall not be treated as a breach of any restriction upon the disclosure of information imposed by statute or otherwise; and

b

if he does any act in contravention of subsection (1) above and the disclosure relates to the arrangement concerned, he does not commit an offence under this section if—

i

the disclosure is made before he does the act concerned and the act is done with the consent of the constable; or

ii

the disclosure is made after he does the act, but is made on his initiative and as soon as it is reasonable for him to make it.

4

In proceedings against a person for an offence under this section, it is a defence to prove—

a

that he did not know or suspect that the arrangement related to any person’s proceeds of criminal conduct; or

b

that he did not know or suspect that by the arrangement the retention or control by or on behalf of A of any property was facilitated or, as the case may be, that by the arrangement any property was used, as mentioned in subsection (1) above; or

c

that—

i

he intended to disclose to a constable such a suspicion, belief or matter as is mentioned in subsection (3) above in relation to the arrangement; but

ii

there is reasonable excuse for his failure to make disclosure in accordance with subsection (3)(b) above.

5

In the case of a person who was in employment at the relevant time, subsections (3) and (4) above shall have effect in relation to disclosures, and intended disclosures, to the appropriate person in accordance with the procedure established by his employer for the making of such disclosures as they have effect in relation to disclosures, and intended disclosures, to a constable.

6

A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable—

a

on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both; or

b

on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years or a fine or to both.

7

In this Part of this Act “criminal conduct” means conduct which constitutes an offence to which this Part of this Act applies or would constitute such an offence if it had occurred in England and Wales or (as the case may be) Scotland.

93BAcquisition, possession or use of proceeds of criminal conduct.1

A person is guilty of an offence if, knowing that any property is, or in whole or in part directly or indirectly represents, another person’s proceeds of criminal conduct, he acquires or uses that property or has possession of it.

2

It is a defence to a charge of committing an offence under this section that the person charged acquired or used the property or had possession of it for adequate consideration.

3

For the purposes of subsection (2) above—

a

a person acquires property for inadequate consideration if the value of the consideration is significantly less than the value of the property; and

b

a person uses or has possession of property for inadequate consideration if the value of the consideration is significantly less than the value of his use or possession of the property.

4

The provision for any person of services or goods which are of assistance to him in criminal conduct shall not be treated as consideration for the purposes of subsection (2) above.

5

Where a person discloses to a constable a suspicion or belief that any property is, or in whole or in part directly or indirectly represents, another person’s proceeds of criminal conduct or discloses to a constable any matter on which such a suspicion or belief is based—

a

the disclosure shall not be treated as a breach of any restriction upon the disclosure of information imposed by statute or otherwise; and

b

if he does any act in relation to that property in contravention of subsection (1) above, he does not commit an offence under this section if—

i

the disclosure is made before he does the act concerned and the act is done with the consent of the constable; or

ii

the disclosure is made after he does the act, but on his initiative and as soon as it is reasonable for him to make it.

6

For the purposes of this section, having possession of any property shall be taken to be doing an act in relation to it.

7

In proceedings against a person for an offence under this section, it is a defence to prove that—

a

he intended to disclose to a constable such a suspicion, belief or matter as is mentioned in subsection (5) above; but

b

there is reasonable excuse for his failure to make the disclosure in accordance with paragraph (b) of that subsection.

8

In the case of a person who was in employment at the relevant time, subsections (5) and (7) above shall have effect in relation to disclosures, and intended disclosures, to the appropriate person in accordance with the procedure established by his employer for the making of such disclosures as they have effect in relation to disclosures, and intended disclosures, to a constable.

9

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

a

on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both; or

b

on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years or a fine or to both.

10

No constable or other person shall be guilty of an offence under this section in respect of anything done by him in the course of acting in connection with the enforcement, or intended enforcement, of any provision of this Act or of any other enactment relating to criminal conduct or the proceeds of such conduct.

93CConcealing or transferring proceeds of criminal conduct.1

A person is guilty of an offence if he—

a

conceals or disguises any property which is, or in whole or in part directly or indirectly represents, his proceeds of criminal conduct; or

b

converts or transfers that property or removes it from the jurisdiction,

for the purpose of avoiding prosecution for an offence to which this Part of this Act applies or the making or enforcement in his case of a confiscation order.

2

A person is guilty of an offence if, knowing or having reasonable grounds to suspect that any property is, or in whole or in part directly or indirectly represents, another person’s proceeds of criminal conduct, he—

a

conceals or disguises that property; or

b

converts or transfers that property or removes it from the jurisdiction,

for the purpose of assisting any person to avoid prosecution for an offence to which this Part of this Act applies or the making or enforcement in his case of a confiscation order.

3

In subsections (1) and (2) above, the references to concealing or disguising any property include references to concealing or disguising its nature, source, location, disposition, movement or ownership or any rights with respect to it.

4

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

a

on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both; or

b

on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years or a fine or to both.

93D Tipping-off.1

A person is guilty of an offence if—

a

he knows or suspects that a constable is acting, or is proposing to act, in connection with an investigation which is being, or is about to be, conducted into money laundering; and

b

he discloses to any other person information or any other matter which is likely to prejudice that investigation, or proposed investigation.

2

A person is guilty of an offence if—

a

he knows or suspects that a disclosure (“the disclosure”) has been made to a constable under section 93A or 93B above; and

b

he discloses to any other person information or any other matter which is likely to prejudice any investigation which might be conducted following the disclosure.

3

A person is guilty of an offence if—

a

he knows or suspects that a disclosure of a kind mentioned in section 93A(5) or 93B(8) above (“the disclosure”) has been made; and

b

he discloses to any person information or any other matter which is likely to prejudice any investigation which might be conducted following the disclosure.

4

Nothing in subsections (1) to (3) above makes it an offence for a professional legal adviser to disclose any information or other matter—

a

to, or to a representative of, a client of his in connection with the giving by the adviser of legal advice to the client; or

b

to any person—

i

in contemplation of, or in connection with, legal proceedings; and

ii

for the purpose of those proceedings.

5

Subsection (4) above does not apply in relation to any information or other matter which is disclosed with a view to furthering any criminal purpose.

6

In proceedings against a person for an offence under subsection (1), (2) or (3) above, it is a defence to prove that he did not know or suspect that the disclosure was likely to be prejudicial in the way mentioned in that subsection.

7

In this section “money laundering” means doing any act which constitutes an offence under section 93A, 93B or 93C above or, in the case of an act done otherwise than in England and Wales or Scotland, would constitute such an offence if done in England and Wales or (as the case may be) Scotland.

8

For the purposes of subsection (7) above, having possession of any property shall be taken to be doing an act in relation to it.

9

A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable—

a

on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both; or

b

on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both.

10

No constable or other person shall be guilty of an offence under this section in respect of anything done by him in the course of acting in connection with the enforcement, or intended enforcement, of any provision of this Act or of any other enactment relating to an offence to which this Part of this Act applies.

93E Application of sections 93A to 93D to Scotland.

In the application of sections 93A to 93D above to Scotland—

offence to which this Part of this Act applies” means an offence triable on indictment (whether or not such offence is also triable summarily) other than—

a

an offence to which section 1 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1987 (confiscation of proceeds of drug trafficking) relates; or

b

an offence under Part III of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989; and

proceeds of criminal conduct” does not include—

a

proceeds of drug trafficking (“drug trafficking” having the meaning assigned by section 1(6) of the said Act of 1987); or

b

terrorist funds within the meaning of section 11 of the said Act of 1989.

93FProsecution by order of the Commissioners of Customs and Excise.1

Proceedings for an offence to which this section applies (“a specified offence”) may be instituted by order of the Commissioners.

2

Any proceedings for a specified offence which are so instituted shall be commenced in the name of an officer.

3

In the case of the death, removal, discharge or absence of the officer in whose name any proceedings for a specified offence were commenced, those proceedings may be continued by another officer.

4

Where the Commissioners investigate, or propose to investigate, any matter with a view to determining—

a

whether there are grounds for believing that a specified offence has been committed; or

b

whether a person should be prosecuted for a specified offence;

that matter shall be treated as an assigned matter within the meaning of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.

5

Nothing in this section shall be taken—

a

to prevent any person (including any officer) who has power to arrest, detain or prosecute any person for a specified offence from doing so; or

b

to prevent a court from proceeding to deal with a person brought before it following his arrest by an officer for a specified offence, even though the proceedings have not been instituted by an order made under subsection (1) above.

6

In this section—

the Commissioners” means the Commissioners of Customs and Excise;

officer” means a person commissioned by the Commissioners;

proceedings”, as respects Scotland, means summary proceedings; and

specified offence” means—

a

any offence under sections 93A to 93D above;

b

attempting to commit, conspiracy to commit or incitement to commit any such offence; or

c

any other offence of a kind prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section.

7

The power to make regulations under subsection (6) above shall be exercisable by statutory instrument.

8

Any such instrument shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

93GExtension of certain offences to Crown servants and exemptions for regulators etc.1

The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that, in such circumstances as may be prescribed, sections 93A, 93B, 93C(2) and 93D above shall apply to such persons in the public service of the Crown, or such categories of person in that service, as may be prescribed.

5

In this section—

the Crown” includes the Crown in right of Her Majesty’s Government in Northern Ireland; and

prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.

6

The power to make regulations under this section shall be exercisable by statutory instrument.

7

Any such instrument shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

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<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1988/33/section/93A">S. 93A</ref>
and cross heading inserted (E.W.S.) (15.2.1994) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36">1993 c. 36</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36/section/29/1">s. 29(1)</ref>
;
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/71">S.I. 1994/71</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/71/article/2">art. 2</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/71/schedule">Sch.</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary C" eId="c12787991">
<p>
Part VI (ss. 71 to 103) modified: (29.12.1991) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1991/2873">S.I. 1991/2873</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1991/2873/article/3/2">art. 3(2)</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1991/2873/schedule/2">Sch. 2</ref>
; and (1.9.1995) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1995/1968">S.I. 1995/1968</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1995/1968/article/2/1">art. 2(1)</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary C" eId="c12788001">
<p>
Part VI (ss. 71 to 103) applied (1.11.1995) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1995/11">1995 c. 11</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1995/11/section/15/3">s. 15(3)</ref>
;
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1995/2650">S.I. 1995/2650</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1995/2650/article/2">art. 2</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary F" eId="c12793321">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1988/33/section/93F">S. 93F</ref>
inserted (E.W.S.) (1.12.1993) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36">1993 c. 36</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36/section/35">s.35</ref>
;
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1993/2734">S.I. 1993/2734</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1993/2734/article/2">art. 2</ref>
,Sch.
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary M" eId="c12793331">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1979/2">1979 c. 2</ref>
.
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary F" eId="c12793021">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1988/33/section/93A">S. 93A</ref>
and cross heading inserted (E.W.S.) (
<em>15.2.1994</em>
) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36">1993 c. 36</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36/section/29/1">s. 29(1)</ref>
;
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/71">S.I. 1994/71</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/71/article/2">art. 2</ref>
,Sch.
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary F" eId="c12793051">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1988/33/section/93B">S. 93B</ref>
inserted (E.W.S.) (
<em>15.2.1994</em>
) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36">1993 c. 36</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36/section/30">s.30</ref>
;
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/71">S.I. 1994/71</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/71/article/2">art. 2</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/71/schedule">Sch.</ref>
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary F" eId="c12793081">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1988/33/section/93C">S. 93C</ref>
inserted (E.W.S.) (
<em>15.2.1994</em>
) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36">1993 c. 36</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36/section/31">s.31</ref>
;
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/71">S.I. 1994/71</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/71/article/2">art. 2</ref>
,Sch.
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary F" eId="c12793141">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1988/33/section/93E">S. 93E</ref>
inserted (S.)(15.2.1994) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36">1993 c. 36</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36/section/33">s. 33</ref>
;
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/71">S.I. 1994/71</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/71/article/2">art. 2</ref>
,Sch.
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary M" eId="c12793151">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1987/41">1987 c. 41</ref>
.
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary M" eId="c12793161">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1989/4">1989 c. 4</ref>
.
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary F" eId="c12793111">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1988/33/section/93D">S. 93D</ref>
inserted (1.4.1994 ) by 1993 s. 36, s.32(with s. 78(6));
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/700">S.I. 1994/700</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/700/article/2">art. 2</ref>
,Sch.
</p>
</note>
<note class="commentary F" eId="c12793371">
<p>
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1988/33/section/93G">S. 93G</ref>
inserted (E.W.S.) (1.4.1994) by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36">1993 c. 36</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36/section/77">s. 77</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36/schedule/4/paragraph/1">Sch. 4 paras 1</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1993/36/schedule/4/paragraph/3">3</ref>
;
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/700">S.I. 1994/700</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/700/article/2">art. 2</ref>
,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1994/700/schedule">Sch.</ref>
</p>
</note>
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<portionBody period="#period7">
<part eId="part-VI" period="#period1">
<num>Part VI</num>
<heading>
<noteRef href="#c12787991" marker="C1" class="commentary C"/>
<noteRef href="#c12788001" marker="C2" class="commentary C"/>
Confiscation of the Proceeds of an Offence
</heading>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" eId="part-VI-crossheading-money-laundering-and-other-offences" period="#period5">
<heading>
<ins class="d29p3199 first last">
<noteRef href="#c12793001" marker="F1" class="commentary attribute F"/>
Money laundering and other offences
</ins>
</heading>
<section eId="section-93A" period="#period4">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">
<noteRef href="#c12793021" marker="F3" class="commentary F"/>
93A
</ins>
</num>
<heading>
<ins class="d29p56035 first"> Assisting another to retain the benefit of criminal conduct.</ins>
</heading>
<subsection eId="section-93A-1">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">1</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">Subject to subsection (3) below, if a person enters into or is otherwise concerned in an arrangement whereby—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93A-1-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">the retention or control by or on behalf of another (“</ins>
<term refersTo="#term-a">
<ins class="d29p56035">A</ins>
</term>
<ins class="d29p56035">”) of A’s proceeds of criminal conduct is facilitated (whether by concealment, removal from the jurisdiction, transfer to nominees or otherwise); or</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93A-1-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">b</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">A’s proceeds of criminal conduct—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-93A-1-b-i">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">i</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">are used to secure that funds are placed at A’s disposal; or</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-93A-1-b-ii">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">ii</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">are used for A’s benefit to acquire property by way of investment,</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">knowing or suspecting that A is a person who is or has been engaged in criminal conduct or has benefited from criminal conduct, he is guilty of an offence.</ins>
</p>
</wrapUp>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93A-2">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">2</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">In this section, references to any person’s proceeds of criminal conduct include a reference to any property which in whole or in part directly or indirectly represented in his hands his proceeds of criminal conduct.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93A-3">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">3</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">Where a person discloses to a constable a suspicion or belief that any funds or investments are derived from or used in connection with criminal conduct or discloses to a constable any matter on which such a suspicion or belief is based—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93A-3-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">the disclosure shall not be treated as a breach of any restriction upon the disclosure of information imposed by statute or otherwise; and</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93A-3-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">b</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">if he does any act in contravention of subsection (1) above and the disclosure relates to the arrangement concerned, he does not commit an offence under this section if—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-93A-3-b-i">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">i</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">the disclosure is made before he does the act concerned and the act is done with the consent of the constable; or</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-93A-3-b-ii">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">ii</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">the disclosure is made after he does the act, but is made on his initiative and as soon as it is reasonable for him to make it.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93A-4">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">4</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">In proceedings against a person for an offence under this section, it is a defence to prove—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93A-4-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">that he did not know or suspect that the arrangement related to any person’s proceeds of criminal conduct; or</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93A-4-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">b</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">that he did not know or suspect that by the arrangement the retention or control by or on behalf of A of any property was facilitated or, as the case may be, that by the arrangement any property was used, as mentioned in subsection (1) above; or</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93A-4-c">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">c</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">that—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-93A-4-c-i">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">i</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">he intended to disclose to a constable such a suspicion, belief or matter as is mentioned in subsection (3) above in relation to the arrangement; but</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-93A-4-c-ii">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">ii</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">there is reasonable excuse for his failure to make disclosure in accordance with subsection (3)(b) above.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93A-5">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">5</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">In the case of a person who was in employment at the relevant time, subsections (3) and (4) above shall have effect in relation to disclosures, and intended disclosures, to the appropriate person in accordance with the procedure established by his employer for the making of such disclosures as they have effect in relation to disclosures, and intended disclosures, to a constable.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93A-6">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">6</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93A-6-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both; or</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93A-6-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">b</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years or a fine or to both.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93A-7">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56035">7</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56035">In this Part of this Act “</ins>
<term refersTo="#term-criminal-conduct">
<ins class="d29p56035">criminal conduct</ins>
</term>
<ins class="d29p56035 last">” means conduct which constitutes an offence to which this Part of this Act applies or would constitute such an offence if it had occurred in England and Wales or (as the case may be) Scotland.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-93B" period="#period4">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">93B</ins>
</num>
<heading>
<ins class="d29p56187 first">
<noteRef href="#c12793051" marker="F4" class="commentary F"/>
Acquisition, possession or use of proceeds of criminal conduct.
</ins>
</heading>
<subsection eId="section-93B-1">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">1</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">A person is guilty of an offence if, knowing that any property is, or in whole or in part directly or indirectly represents, another person’s proceeds of criminal conduct, he acquires or uses that property or has possession of it.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93B-2">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">2</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">It is a defence to a charge of committing an offence under this section that the person charged acquired or used the property or had possession of it for adequate consideration.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93B-3">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">3</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">For the purposes of subsection (2) above—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93B-3-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">a person acquires property for inadequate consideration if the value of the consideration is significantly less than the value of the property; and</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93B-3-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">b</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">a person uses or has possession of property for inadequate consideration if the value of the consideration is significantly less than the value of his use or possession of the property.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93B-4">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">4</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">The provision for any person of services or goods which are of assistance to him in criminal conduct shall not be treated as consideration for the purposes of subsection (2) above.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93B-5">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">5</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">Where a person discloses to a constable a suspicion or belief that any property is, or in whole or in part directly or indirectly represents, another person’s proceeds of criminal conduct or discloses to a constable any matter on which such a suspicion or belief is based—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93B-5-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">the disclosure shall not be treated as a breach of any restriction upon the disclosure of information imposed by statute or otherwise; and</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93B-5-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">b</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">if he does any act in relation to that property in contravention of subsection (1) above, he does not commit an offence under this section if—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="section-93B-5-b-i">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">i</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">the disclosure is made before he does the act concerned and the act is done with the consent of the constable; or</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="section-93B-5-b-ii">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">ii</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">the disclosure is made after he does the act, but on his initiative and as soon as it is reasonable for him to make it.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93B-6">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">6</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">For the purposes of this section, having possession of any property shall be taken to be doing an act in relation to it.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93B-7">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">7</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">In proceedings against a person for an offence under this section, it is a defence to prove that—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93B-7-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">he intended to disclose to a constable such a suspicion, belief or matter as is mentioned in subsection (5) above; but</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93B-7-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">b</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">there is reasonable excuse for his failure to make the disclosure in accordance with paragraph (b) of that subsection.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93B-8">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">8</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">In the case of a person who was in employment at the relevant time, subsections (5) and (7) above shall have effect in relation to disclosures, and intended disclosures, to the appropriate person in accordance with the procedure established by his employer for the making of such disclosures as they have effect in relation to disclosures, and intended disclosures, to a constable.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93B-9">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">9</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93B-9-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both; or</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93B-9-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">b</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187">on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years or a fine or to both.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93B-10">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56187">10</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56187 last">No constable or other person shall be guilty of an offence under this section in respect of anything done by him in the course of acting in connection with the enforcement, or intended enforcement, of any provision of this Act or of any other enactment relating to criminal conduct or the proceeds of such conduct.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-93C" period="#period4">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56319">93C</ins>
</num>
<heading>
<ins class="d29p56319 first">
<noteRef href="#c12793081" marker="F5" class="commentary F"/>
Concealing or transferring proceeds of criminal conduct.
</ins>
</heading>
<subsection eId="section-93C-1">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56319">1</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56319">A person is guilty of an offence if he—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93C-1-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56319">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56319">conceals or disguises any property which is, or in whole or in part directly or indirectly represents, his proceeds of criminal conduct; or</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93C-1-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56319">b</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56319">converts or transfers that property or removes it from the jurisdiction,</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56319">for the purpose of avoiding prosecution for an offence to which this Part of this Act applies or the making or enforcement in his case of a confiscation order.</ins>
</p>
</wrapUp>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93C-2">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56319">2</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56319">A person is guilty of an offence if, knowing or having reasonable grounds to suspect that any property is, or in whole or in part directly or indirectly represents, another person’s proceeds of criminal conduct, he—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93C-2-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56319">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56319">conceals or disguises that property; or</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93C-2-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56319">b</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56319">converts or transfers that property or removes it from the jurisdiction,</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56319">for the purpose of assisting any person to avoid prosecution for an offence to which this Part of this Act applies or the making or enforcement in his case of a confiscation order.</ins>
</p>
</wrapUp>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93C-3">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56319">3</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56319">In subsections (1) and (2) above, the references to concealing or disguising any property include references to concealing or disguising its nature, source, location, disposition, movement or ownership or any rights with respect to it.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93C-4">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56319">4</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56319">A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93C-4-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56319">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56319">on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both; or</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93C-4-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56319">b</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56319 last">on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years or a fine or to both.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section eId="section-93D" period="#period8">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">93D</ins>
</num>
<heading>
<ins class="d29p56566 first">
<noteRef href="#c12793111" marker="F7" class="commentary attribute F"/>
Tipping-off.
</ins>
</heading>
<subsection eId="section-93D-1">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">1</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">A person is guilty of an offence if—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93D-1-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">he knows or suspects that a constable is acting, or is proposing to act, in connection with an investigation which is being, or is about to be, conducted into money laundering; and</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93D-1-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">b</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">he discloses to any other person information or any other matter which is likely to prejudice that investigation, or proposed investigation.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93D-2">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">2</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">A person is guilty of an offence if—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93D-2-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">he knows or suspects that a disclosure (“</ins>
<term refersTo="#term-the-disclosure">
<ins class="d29p56566">the disclosure</ins>
</term>
<ins class="d29p56566">”) has been made to a constable under section 93A or 93B above; and</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93D-2-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">b</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">he discloses to any other person information or any other matter which is likely to prejudice any investigation which might be conducted following the disclosure.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93D-3">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">3</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">A person is guilty of an offence if—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="section-93D-3-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">he knows or suspects that a disclosure of a kind mentioned in section 93A(5) or 93B(8) above (“</ins>
<term refersTo="#term-the-disclosure">
<ins class="d29p56566">the disclosure</ins>
</term>
<ins class="d29p56566">”) has been made; and</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93D-3-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">b</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">he discloses to any person information or any other matter which is likely to prejudice any investigation which might be conducted following the disclosure.</ins>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="section-93D-4">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">4</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">Nothing in subsections (1) to (3) above makes it an offence for a professional legal adviser to disclose any information or other matter—</ins>
</p>
</intro>
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<ins class="d29p56566">to, or to a representative of, a client of his in connection with the giving by the adviser of legal advice to the client; or</ins>
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<paragraph eId="section-93D-4-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">b</ins>
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<ins class="d29p56566">to any person—</ins>
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<ins class="d29p56566">i</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">in contemplation of, or in connection with, legal proceedings; and</ins>
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<ins class="d29p56566">ii</ins>
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<content>
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<ins class="d29p56566">for the purpose of those proceedings.</ins>
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<subsection eId="section-93D-5">
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<ins class="d29p56566">5</ins>
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<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">Subsection (4) above does not apply in relation to any information or other matter which is disclosed with a view to furthering any criminal purpose.</ins>
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<subsection eId="section-93D-6">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">6</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">In proceedings against a person for an offence under subsection (1), (2) or (3) above, it is a defence to prove that he did not know or suspect that the disclosure was likely to be prejudicial in the way mentioned in that subsection.</ins>
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<subsection eId="section-93D-7">
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<ins class="d29p56566">7</ins>
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</term>
<ins class="d29p56566">” means doing any act which constitutes an offence under section 93A, 93B or 93C above or, in the case of an act done otherwise than in England and Wales or Scotland, would constitute such an offence if done in England and Wales or (as the case may be) Scotland.</ins>
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<subsection eId="section-93D-8">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">8</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">For the purposes of subsection (7) above, having possession of any property shall be taken to be doing an act in relation to it.</ins>
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<subsection eId="section-93D-9">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">9</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable—</ins>
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<paragraph eId="section-93D-9-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">a</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both; or</ins>
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</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="section-93D-9-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">b</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566">on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both.</ins>
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<subsection eId="section-93D-10">
<num>
<ins class="d29p56566">10</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p56566 last">No constable or other person shall be guilty of an offence under this section in respect of anything done by him in the course of acting in connection with the enforcement, or intended enforcement, of any provision of this Act or of any other enactment relating to an offence to which this Part of this Act applies.</ins>
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<ins class="d29p56395">93E</ins>
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Application of sections 93A to 93D to Scotland.
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<ins class="d29p56395">In the application of sections 93A to 93D above to Scotland—</ins>
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<ins class="d29p56395">offence to which this Part of this Act applies</ins>
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<noteRef href="#c12793151" marker="M2" class="commentary M"/>
Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1987 (confiscation of proceeds of drug trafficking) relates; or
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<num>b</num>
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<ins class="d29p56395">an offence under Part III of the </ins>
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<noteRef href="#c12793161" marker="M3" class="commentary M"/>
Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989; and
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<ins class="d29p56395 last">terrorist funds within the meaning of section 11 of the said Act of 1989.</ins>
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<num>
<ins class="d29p55889">93F</ins>
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<heading>
<ins class="d29p55889 first">
<noteRef href="#c12793321" marker="F2" class="commentary F"/>
Prosecution by order of the Commissioners of Customs and Excise.
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<num>
<ins class="d29p55889">1</ins>
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<ins class="d29p55889">Proceedings for an offence to which this section applies (“</ins>
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<ins class="d29p55889">a specified offence</ins>
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<ins class="d29p55889">”) may be instituted by order of the Commissioners.</ins>
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<subsection eId="section-93F-2">
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<ins class="d29p55889">2</ins>
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<content>
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<subsection eId="section-93F-3">
<num>
<ins class="d29p55889">3</ins>
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<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p55889">In the case of the death, removal, discharge or absence of the officer in whose name any proceedings for a specified offence were commenced, those proceedings may be continued by another officer.</ins>
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<num>
<ins class="d29p55889">4</ins>
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<intro>
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<ins class="d29p55889">Where the Commissioners investigate, or propose to investigate, any matter with a view to determining—</ins>
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<ins class="d29p55889">a</ins>
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<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p55889">whether there are grounds for believing that a specified offence has been committed; or</ins>
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<ins class="d29p55889">b</ins>
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<ins class="d29p55889">whether a person should be prosecuted for a specified offence;</ins>
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<ins class="d29p55889">that matter shall be treated as an assigned matter within the meaning of the </ins>
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<noteRef href="#c12793331" marker="M1" class="commentary M"/>
Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.
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<num>
<ins class="d29p55889">5</ins>
</num>
<intro>
<p>
<ins class="d29p55889">Nothing in this section shall be taken—</ins>
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<paragraph eId="section-93F-5-a">
<num>
<ins class="d29p55889">a</ins>
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<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p55889">to prevent any person (including any officer) who has power to arrest, detain or prosecute any person for a specified offence from doing so; or</ins>
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<paragraph eId="section-93F-5-b">
<num>
<ins class="d29p55889">b</ins>
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<content>
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<ins class="d29p55889">to prevent a court from proceeding to deal with a person brought before it following his arrest by an officer for a specified offence, even though the proceedings have not been instituted by an order made under subsection (1) above.</ins>
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<ins class="d29p55889">6</ins>
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<ins class="d29p55889"></ins>
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<p>
<ins class="d29p55889"></ins>
<term refersTo="#term-officer">
<ins class="d29p55889">officer</ins>
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<ins class="d29p55889"></ins>
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<ins class="d29p55889">proceedings</ins>
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<ins class="d29p55889"></ins>
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<ins class="d29p55889">attempting to commit, conspiracy to commit or incitement to commit any such offence; or</ins>
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<num>c</num>
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<ins class="d29p55889">any other offence of a kind prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section.</ins>
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<num>
<ins class="d29p55889">7</ins>
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<content>
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<ins class="d29p55889">The power to make regulations under subsection (6) above shall be exercisable by statutory instrument.</ins>
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<subsection eId="section-93F-8">
<num>
<ins class="d29p55889">8</ins>
</num>
<content>
<p>
<ins class="d29p55889 last">Any such instrument shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</ins>
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<num>
<ins class="d29p56718">93G</ins>
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<ins class="d29p56718 first">
<noteRef href="#c12793371" marker="F8" class="commentary F"/>
Extension of certain offences to Crown servants and exemptions for regulators
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<num>
<ins class="d29p56718">1</ins>
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<ins class="d29p56718">5</ins>
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<ins class="d29p56718">6</ins>
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<ins class="d29p56718">7</ins>
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