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—

    1. a

      the National Crime Agency;

    2. b

      Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs;

    3. c

      the Financial Conduct Authority;

    4. d

      the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, or

    5. 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.