PART 3External investigations (England and Wales): Amendments to the 2014 Order
Amendments consequential on article 2021
1
In article 1(c) (extent), after “Northern Ireland” insert “, except for Part 5A (unexplained wealth orders (England and Wales)) which extends to England and Wales only.”.
2
In article 2 (interpretation) in the appropriate place insert—
“enforcement authority” (in relation to Part 5A (unexplained wealth orders (England and Wales))) means—
- a
the National Crime Agency;
- b
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs;
- c
the Financial Conduct Authority;
- d
the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, or
- e
the Director of Public Prosecutions;
“external order” has the same meaning as in article 34H (unexplained wealth order: application for interim freezing order);
“interim freezing order” has the same meaning as in article 34H;
“requesting party” has the same meaning as in article 34C(5) (non-compliance with an unexplained wealth order);
“respondent” has the same meaning as in article 34A(2)(b) (unexplained wealth orders);
“response period” has the same meaning as in article 34C(5);
“settlement” (in relation to Part 5A) has the meaning given by section 620 of the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005;
“unexplained wealth order” has the same meaning as in article 34A.