Terrorism Act 2000

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Terrorism Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 11

An Act to make provision about terrorism; and to make temporary provision for Northern Ireland about the prosecution and punishment of certain offences, the preservation of peace and the maintenance of order.

[20th July 2000]

Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2Act modified (1.12.1997 as notified in the London Gazette issue number 55144) by S.I. 1994/1405, art. 7 (as amended: (26.10.2006) by S.I. 2006/2627, art. 2; (14.11.2007) by S.I. 2007/2908, art. 2(4); (2.1.2008) by S.I. 2007/3579, art. 3; and (16.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/856, arts. 1, 6)

Part IU.K. Introductory

1 Terrorism: interpretation.U.K.

(1)In this Act “terrorism” means the use or threat of action where—

(a)the action falls within subsection (2),

(b)the use or threat is designed to influence the government [F1or an international governmental organisation] or to intimidate the public or a section of the public, and

(c)the use or threat is made for the purpose of advancing a political, religious [F2, racial] or ideological cause.

(2)Action falls within this subsection if it—

(a)involves serious violence against a person,

(b)involves serious damage to property,

(c)endangers a person’s life, other than that of the person committing the action,

(d)creates a serious risk to the health or safety of the public or a section of the public, or

(e)is designed seriously to interfere with or seriously to disrupt an electronic system.

(3)The use or threat of action falling within subsection (2) which involves the use of firearms or explosives is terrorism whether or not subsection (1)(b) is satisfied.

(4)In this section—

(a)“action” includes action outside the United Kingdom,

(b)a reference to any person or to property is a reference to any person, or to property, wherever situated,

(c)a reference to the public includes a reference to the public of a country other than the United Kingdom, and

(d)“the government” means the government of the United Kingdom, of a Part of the United Kingdom or of a country other than the United Kingdom.

(5)In this Act a reference to action taken for the purposes of terrorism includes a reference to action taken for the benefit of a proscribed organisation.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 1(1)(b) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 34; S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F2Words in s. 1(1)(c) inserted (16.2.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 75(1)(2)(a), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/58, art. 2(a)

2 Temporary legislation.U.K.

(1)The following shall cease to have effect—

(a)the M1Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989, and

(b)the M2Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996.

(2)Schedule 1 (which preserves certain provisions of the 1996 Act, in some cases with amendment, for a transitional period) shall have effect.

Commencement Information

I1S. 2 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; s. 2(1)(b)(2) in force at 20.7.2000 see s. 128; s. 2(1)(a) in force at 19.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

Marginal Citations

Part IIU.K. Proscribed Organisations

ProcedureU.K.

3 Proscription.U.K.

(1)For the purposes of this Act an organisation is proscribed if—

(a)it is listed in Schedule 2, or

(b)it operates under the same name as an organisation listed in that Schedule.

(2)Subsection (1)(b) shall not apply in relation to an organisation listed in Schedule 2 if its entry is the subject of a note in that Schedule.

(3)The Secretary of State may by order—

(a)add an organisation to Schedule 2;

(b)remove an organisation from that Schedule;

(c)amend that Schedule in some other way.

(4)The Secretary of State may exercise his power under subsection (3)(a) in respect of an organisation only if he believes that it is concerned in terrorism.

(5)For the purposes of subsection (4) an organisation is concerned in terrorism if it—

(a)commits or participates in acts of terrorism,

(b)prepares for terrorism,

(c)promotes or encourages terrorism, or

(d)is otherwise concerned in terrorism.

[F3(5A)The cases in which an organisation promotes or encourages terrorism for the purposes of subsection (5)(c) include any case in which activities of the organisation—

(a)include the unlawful glorification of the commission or preparation (whether in the past, in the future or generally) of acts of terrorism; or

(b)are carried out in a manner that ensures that the organisation is associated with statements containing any such glorification.

(5B)The glorification of any conduct is unlawful for the purposes of subsection (5A) if there are persons who may become aware of it who could reasonably be expected to infer that what is being glorified, is being glorified as—

(a)conduct that should be emulated in existing circumstances, or

(b)conduct that is illustrative of a type of conduct that should be so emulated.

(5C)In this section—

  • “ glorification ” includes any form of praise or celebration, and cognate expressions are to be construed accordingly;

  • “ statement ” includes a communication without words consisting of sounds or images or both. ]

[F4(6)Where the Secretary of State believes—

(a)that an organisation listed in Schedule 2 is operating wholly or partly under a name that is not specified in that Schedule (whether as well as or instead of under the specified name), or

(b)that an organisation that is operating under a name that is not so specified is otherwise for all practical purposes the same as an organisation so listed,

he may, by order, provide that the name that is not specified in that Schedule is to be treated as another name for the listed organisation.

(7)Where an order under subsection (6) provides for a name to be treated as another name for an organisation, this Act shall have effect in relation to acts occurring while—

(a)the order is in force, and

(b)the organisation continues to be listed in Schedule 2,

as if the organisation were listed in that Schedule under the other name, as well as under the name specified in the Schedule.

(8)The Secretary of State may at any time by order revoke an order under subsection (6) or otherwise provide for a name specified in such an order to cease to be treated as a name for a particular organisation.

(9)Nothing in subsections (6) to (8) prevents any liability from being established in any proceedings by proof that an organisation is the same as an organisation listed in Schedule 2, even though it is or was operating under a name specified neither in Schedule 2 nor in an order under subsection (6).]

Textual Amendments

F3S. 3(5A)-(5C) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 21; S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F4S. 3(6)-(9) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(2); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

4 Deproscription: application.U.K.

[F5(1)An application may be made to the Secretary of State for an order under section 3(3) or (8)—

(a)removing an organisation from Schedule 2, or

(b)providing for a name to cease to be treated as a name for an organisation listed in that Schedule.]

(2)An application may be made by—

(a)the organisation, or

(b)any person affected by the organisation’s proscription [F6or by the treatment of the name as a name for the organisation.] .

(3)The Secretary of State shall make regulations prescribing the procedure for applications under this section.

(4)The regulations shall, in particular—

(a)require the Secretary of State to determine an application within a specified period of time, and

(b)require an application to state the grounds on which it is made.

Textual Amendments

F5S. 4(1) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(3); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F6Words in s. 4(2)(b) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(4); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

Commencement Information

I2S. 4 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; s. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; s. 4(3)(4) in force at 31.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2944, art. 2(a); s. 4 in force at 19.2.2002 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

5 Deproscription: appeal.U.K.

(1)There shall be a commission, to be known as the Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission.

(2)Where an application under section 4 has been refused, the applicant may appeal to the Commission.

(3)The Commission shall allow an appeal against a refusal to deproscribe an organisation [F7or to provide for a name to cease to be treated as a name for an organisation] if it considers that the decision to refuse was flawed when considered in the light of the principles applicable on an application for judicial review.

(4)Where the Commission allows an appeal under this section F8. . . , it may make an order under this subsection.

(5)Where an order is made under subsection (4) [F9in respect of an appeal against a refusal to deproscribe an organisation,] the Secretary of State shall as soon as is reasonably practicable—

(a)lay before Parliament, in accordance with section 123(4), the draft of an order under section 3(3)(b) removing the organisation from the list in Schedule 2, or

(b)make an order removing the organisation from the list in Schedule 2 in pursuance of section 123(5).

[F10(5A)Where an order is made under subsection (4) in respect of an appeal against a refusal to provide for a name to cease to be treated as a name for an organisation, the Secretary of State shall, as soon as is reasonably practicable, make an order under section 3(8) providing that the name in question is to cease to be so treated in relation to that organisation.]

(6)Schedule 3 (constitution of the Commission and procedure) shall have effect.

Textual Amendments

F7Words in s. 5(3) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(5)(a); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F8Words in s. 5(4) repealed (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), ss. {22(5)(b)}, 37(5), {Sch. 3}; S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F9Words in s. 5(5) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(5)(c); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F10S. 5(5A) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(6); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

Commencement Information

I3S. 5 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; s. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; s. 5(1) wholly in force and s. 5(6) in force for certain purposes at 31.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2944, art. 2(b); s. 5 in force at 19.2.2001 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

6 Further appeal.U.K.

(1)A party to an appeal under section 5 which the Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission has determined may bring a further appeal on a question of law to—

(a)the Court of Appeal, if the first appeal was heard in England and Wales,

(b)the Court of Session, if the first appeal was heard in Scotland, or

(c)the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland, if the first appeal was heard in Northern Ireland.

(2)An appeal under subsection (1) may be brought only with the permission—

(a)of the Commission, or

(b)where the Commission refuses permission, of the court to which the appeal would be brought.

(3)An order under section 5(4) shall not require the Secretary of State to take any action until the final determination or disposal of an appeal under this section (including any appeal to the [F11Supreme Court]).

Textual Amendments

7 Appeal: effect on conviction, &c.U.K.

(1)This section applies where—

(a)an appeal under section 5 has been allowed in respect of an organisation,

(b)an order has been made under section 3(3)(b) in respect of the organisation in accordance with an order of the Commission under section 5(4) (and, if the order was made in reliance on section 123(5), a resolution has been passed by each House of Parliament under section 123(5)(b)),

(c)a person has been convicted of an offence in respect of the organisation under any of sections 11 to 13, 15 to 19 and 56, and

(d)the activity to which the charge referred took place on or after the date of the refusal to deproscribe against which the appeal under section 5 was brought.

[F12(1A)This section also applies where—

(a)an appeal under section 5 has been allowed in respect of a name treated as the name for an organisation,

(b)an order has been made under section 3(8) in respect of the name in accordance with an order of the Commission under section 5(4),

(c)a person has been convicted of an offence in respect of the organisation under any of sections 11 to 13, 15 to 19 and 56, and

(d)the activity to which the charge referred took place on or after the date of the refusal, against which the appeal under section 5 was brought, to provide for a name to cease to be treated as a name for the organisation.]

(2)If the person mentioned in subsection (1)(c) [F13or (1A)(c)] was convicted on indictment—

(a)he may appeal against the conviction to the Court of Appeal, and

(b)the Court of Appeal shall allow the appeal.

(3)A person may appeal against a conviction by virtue of subsection (2) whether or not he has already appealed against the conviction.

(4)An appeal by virtue of subsection (2)—

(a)must be brought within the period of 28 days beginning with the date on which the order mentioned in subsection (1)(b) [F14or (1A)(b)] comes into force, and

(b)shall be treated as an appeal under section 1 of the M3Criminal Appeal Act 1968 (but does not require leave).

(5)If the person mentioned in subsection (1)(c) [F15or (1A)(c)] was convicted by a magistrates’ court—

(a)he may appeal against the conviction to the Crown Court, and

(b)the Crown Court shall allow the appeal.

(6)A person may appeal against a conviction by virtue of subsection (5)—

(a)whether or not he pleaded guilty,

(b)whether or not he has already appealed against the conviction, and

(c)whether or not he has made an application in respect of the conviction under section 111 of the M4Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (case stated).

(7)An appeal by virtue of subsection (5)—

(a)must be brought within the period of 21 days beginning with the date on which the order mentioned in subsection (1)(b) [F16or (1A)(b)] comes into force, and

(b)shall be treated as an appeal under section 108(1)(b) of the M5Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.

(8)In section 133(5) of the M6Criminal Justice Act 1988 (compensation for miscarriage of justice) after paragraph (b) there shall be inserted—

“or

(c)on an appeal under section 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000”.

Textual Amendments

F12S. 7(1A) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(7); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F13Words in s. 7(2) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(8)(a); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F14Words in s. 7(4)(a) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(8)(b); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F15Words in s. 7(5) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(8)(c); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F16Words in s. 7(7)(a) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(8)(d); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

Marginal Citations

8 Section 7: Scotland and Northern Ireland.U.K.

(1)In the application of section 7 to Scotland—

(a)for every reference to the Court of Appeal or the Crown Court substitute a reference to the High Court of Justiciary,

(b)in subsection (2)(b), at the end insert “ and quash the conviction ”,

(c)in subsection (4)—

(i)in paragraph (a), for “28 days” substitute “ two weeks ”, and

(ii)in paragraph (b), for “section 1 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968” substitute “ section 106 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 ”,

(d)in subsection (5)—

(i)for “by a magistrates’ court” substitute “ in summary proceedings ”, and

(ii)in paragraph (b), at the end insert “ and quash the conviction ”,

(e)in subsection (6), paragraph (c) is omitted, and

(f)in subsection (7)—

(i)in paragraph (a) for “21 days” substitute “ two weeks ”, and

(ii)for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b)shall be by note of appeal, which shall state the ground of appeal,

(c)shall not require leave under any provision of Part X of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, and

(d)shall be in accordance with such procedure as the High Court of Justiciary may, by Act of Adjournal, determine.”.

(2)In the application of section 7 to Northern Ireland—

(a)the reference in subsection (4) to section 1 of the M7Criminal Appeal Act 1968 shall be taken as a reference to section 1 of the M8Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Act 1980,

(b)references in subsection (5) to the Crown Court shall be taken as references to the county court,

(c)the reference in subsection (6) to section 111 of the M9Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 shall be taken as a reference to Article 146 of the M10Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, and

(d)the reference in subsection (7) to section 108(1)(b) of the M11Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 shall be taken as a reference to Article 140(1)(b) of the M12Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.

Marginal Citations

9 Human Rights Act 1998.U.K.

(1)This section applies where rules (within the meaning of section 7 of the M13Human Rights Act 1998 (jurisdiction)) provide for proceedings under section 7(1) of that Act to be brought before the Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission.

(2)The following provisions of this Act shall apply in relation to proceedings under section 7(1) of that Act as they apply to appeals under section 5 of this Act—

(a)section 5(4) [F17, (5) and (5A)] ,

(b)section 6,

(c)section 7, and

(d)paragraphs 4 to [F187] of Schedule 3.

(3)The Commission shall decide proceedings in accordance with the principles applicable on an application for judicial review.

(4)In the application of the provisions mentioned in subsection (2)—

(a)a reference to the Commission allowing an appeal shall be taken as a reference to the Commission determining that an action of the Secretary of State is incompatible with a Convention right, [F19and]

(b)a reference to the refusal to deproscribe against which an appeal was brought shall be taken as a reference to the action of the Secretary of State which is found to be incompatible with a Convention right[F20, and

(c)a reference to a refusal to provide for a name to cease to be treated as a name for an organisation shall be taken as a reference to the action of the Secretary of State which is found to be incompatible with a Convention right].

Textual Amendments

F17Words in s. 9(2)(a) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(9)(a); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F18Words in s. 9(2)(d) substituted (2.10.2000) by 2000 c. 23, s. 82, Sch. 4 para. 12(1) (with s. 82(3)); S.I. 2000/2543, art. 3

F19S. 9(4): it is provided that the word "and" at the end of para. (b) is repealed (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 37(5), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F20S. 9(4)(c) and preceding word inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(9)(b); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

Marginal Citations

10 Immunity.U.K.

(1)The following shall not be admissible as evidence in proceedings for an offence under any of sections 11 to 13, 15 to 19 and 56—

(a)evidence of anything done in relation to an application to the Secretary of State under section 4,

(b)evidence of anything done in relation to proceedings before the Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission under section 5 above or section 7(1) of the M14Human Rights Act 1998,

(c)evidence of anything done in relation to proceedings under section 6 (including that section as applied by section 9(2)), and

(d)any document submitted for the purposes of proceedings mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (c).

(2)But subsection (1) does not prevent evidence from being adduced on behalf of the accused.

Marginal Citations

OffencesU.K.

11 Membership.U.K.

(1)A person commits an offence if he belongs or professes to belong to a proscribed organisation.

(2)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (1) to prove—

(a)that the organisation was not proscribed on the last (or only) occasion on which he became a member or began to profess to be a member, and

(b)that he has not taken part in the activities of the organisation at any time while it was proscribed.

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

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [F2114] years, to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

(4)In subsection (2) “proscribed” means proscribed for the purposes of any of the following—

(a)this Act;

(b)the M15Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996;

(c)the M16Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991;

(d)the M17Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989;

(e)the M18Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1984;

(f)the M19Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1978;

(g)the M20Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1976;

(h)the M21Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1974;

(i)the M22Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1973.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

12 Support.U.K.

(1)A person commits an offence if—

(a)he invites support for a proscribed organisation, and

(b)the support is not, or is not restricted to, the provision of money or other property (within the meaning of section 15).

[F22(1A)A person commits an offence if the person—

(a)expresses an opinion or belief that is supportive of a proscribed organisation, and

(b)in doing so is reckless as to whether a person to whom the expression is directed will be encouraged to support a proscribed organisation.]

(2)A person commits an offence if he arranges, manages or assists in arranging or managing a meeting which he knows is—

(a)to support a proscribed organisation,

(b)to further the activities of a proscribed organisation, or

(c)to be addressed by a person who belongs or professes to belong to a proscribed organisation.

(3)A person commits an offence if he addresses a meeting and the purpose of his address is to encourage support for a proscribed organisation or to further its activities.

(4)Where a person is charged with an offence under subsection (2)(c) in respect of a private meeting it is a defence for him to prove that he had no reasonable cause to believe that the address mentioned in subsection (2)(c) would support a proscribed organisation or further its activities.

(5)In subsections (2) to (4)—

(a)“meeting” means a meeting of three or more persons, whether or not the public are admitted, and

(b)a meeting is private if the public are not admitted.

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

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [F2314] years, to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

Textual Amendments

13 Uniform [F24and publication of images].U.K.

(1)A person in a public place commits an offence if he—

(a)wears an item of clothing, or

(b)wears, carries or displays an article,

in such a way or in such circumstances as to arouse reasonable suspicion that he is a member or supporter of a proscribed organisation.

[F25(1A)A person commits an offence if the person publishes an image of—

(a)an item of clothing, or

(b)any other article,

in such a way or in such circumstances as to arouse reasonable suspicion that the person is a member or supporter of a proscribed organisation.

(1B)In subsection (1A) the reference to an image is a reference to a still or moving image (produced by any means).]

F26(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

[F27(4)A constable may seize an item of clothing or any other article if the constable—

(a)reasonably suspects that it is evidence in relation to an offence under subsection (1), and

(b)is satisfied that it is necessary to seize it in order to prevent the evidence being concealed, lost, altered or destroyed.

(5)In connection with exercising the power in subsection (4), a constable may require a person to remove the item of clothing or other article if the person is wearing it.

(6)But the powers conferred by subsections (4) and (5) may not be exercised so as to seize, or require a person to remove, an item of clothing being worn next to the skin or immediately over a garment being worn as underwear.]

Textual Amendments

F24Words in s. 13 heading inserted (12.4.2019) by Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), ss. 2(2), 27(3) (with s. 25(1))

Part IIIU.K. Terrorist Property

InterpretationU.K.

14 Terrorist property.U.K.

(1)In this Act “terrorist property” means—

(a)money or other property which is likely to be used for the purposes of terrorism (including any resources of a proscribed organisation),

(b)proceeds of the commission of acts of terrorism, and

(c)proceeds of acts carried out for the purposes of terrorism.

(2)In subsection (1)—

(a)a reference to proceeds of an act includes a reference to any property which wholly or partly, and directly or indirectly, represents the proceeds of the act (including payments or other rewards in connection with its commission), and

(b)the reference to an organisation’s resources includes a reference to any money or other property which is applied or made available, or is to be applied or made available, for use by the organisation.

OffencesU.K.

15 Fund-raising.U.K.

(1)A person commits an offence if he—

(a)invites another to provide money or other property, and

(b)intends that it should be used, or has reasonable cause to suspect that it may be used, for the purposes of terrorism.

(2)A person commits an offence if he—

(a)receives money or other property, and

(b)intends that it should be used, or has reasonable cause to suspect that it may be used, for the purposes of terrorism.

(3)A person commits an offence if he—

(a)provides money or other property, and

(b)knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that it will or may be used for the purposes of terrorism.

(4)In this section a reference to the provision of money or other property is a reference to its being given, lent or otherwise made available, whether or not for consideration.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C6S. 15 applied (19.2.2001) by S.I. 2001/192, reg. 3

16 Use and possession.U.K.

(1)A person commits an offence if he uses money or other property for the purposes of terrorism.

(2)A person commits an offence if he—

(a)possesses money or other property, and

(b)intends that it should be used, or has reasonable cause to suspect that it may be used, for the purposes of terrorism.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C7S. 16 applied (19.2.2001) by S.I. 2001/192, reg. 3

17 Funding arrangements.U.K.

A person commits an offence if—

(a)he enters into or becomes concerned in an arrangement as a result of which money or other property is made available or is to be made available to another, and

(b)he knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that it will or may be used for the purposes of terrorism.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C8S. 17 applied (19.2.2001) by S.I. 2001/192, reg. 3

[F2817AInsurance against payments made in response to terrorist demandsU.K.

(1)The insurer under an insurance contract commits an offence if—

(a)the insurer makes a payment under the contract, or purportedly under it,

(b)the payment is made in respect of any money or other property that has been, or is to be, handed over in response to a demand made wholly or partly for the purposes of terrorism, and

(c)the insurer or the person authorising the payment on the insurer's behalf knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that the money or other property has been, or is to be, handed over in response to such a demand.

(2)If an offence under this section committed by a body corporate is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to any neglect on the part of—

(a)a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate, or

(b)any person who was purporting to act in any such capacity,

that person, as well as the body corporate, is guilty of the offence and liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

(3)The reference in subsection (2) to a director, in relation to a body corporate whose affairs are managed by its members, is a reference to a member of the body corporate.

(4)If an offence under this section is committed by a Scottish partnership and is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to any neglect on the part of—

(a)a partner, or

(b)any person who was purporting to act in that capacity,

that person, as well as the partnership, is guilty of the offence and liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

(5)In this section “insurance contract” means a contract under which one party accepts significant insurance risk from another party (“the policyholder”) by agreeing to compensate the policyholder if a specified uncertain future event adversely affects the policyholder.]

Textual Amendments

18 Money laundering.U.K.

(1)A person commits an offence if he enters into or becomes concerned in an arrangement which facilitates the retention or control by or on behalf of another person of terrorist property—

(a)by concealment,

(b)by removal from the jurisdiction,

(c)by transfer to nominees, or

(d)in any other way.

(2)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (1) to prove that he did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the arrangement related to terrorist property.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C9S. 18 applied (19.2.2001) by S.I. 2001/192, reg. 3

19 Disclosure of information: duty.U.K.

(1)This section applies where a person—

(a)believes or suspects that another person has committed an offence under any of sections 15 to 18, and

(b)bases his belief or suspicion on information which [F29comes to his attention—

(i)in the course of a trade, profession or business, or

(ii)in the course of his employment (whether or not in the course of a trade, profession or business).]

[F30(1A)But this section does not apply if the information came to the person in the course of a business in the regulated sector.]

(2)The person commits an offence if he does not disclose to a constable as soon as is reasonably practicable—

(a)his belief or suspicion, and

(b)the information on which it is based.

(3)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (2) to prove that he had a reasonable excuse for not making the disclosure.

(4)Where—

(a)a person is in employment,

(b)his employer has established a procedure for the making of disclosures of the matters specified in subsection (2), and

(c)he is charged with an offence under that subsection,

it is a defence for him to prove that he disclosed the matters specified in that subsection in accordance with the procedure.

(5)Subsection (2) does not require disclosure by a professional legal adviser of—

(a)information which he obtains in privileged circumstances, or

(b)a belief or suspicion based on information which he obtains in privileged circumstances.

(6)For the purpose of subsection (5) information is obtained by an adviser in privileged circumstances if it comes to him, otherwise than with a view to furthering a criminal purpose—

(a)from a client or a client’s representative, in connection with the provision of legal advice by the adviser to the client,

(b)from a person seeking legal advice from the adviser, or from the person’s representative, or

(c)from any person, for the purpose of actual or contemplated legal proceedings.

(7)For the purposes of subsection (1)(a) a person shall be treated as having committed an offence under one of sections 15 to 18 if—

(a)he has taken an action or been in possession of a thing, and

(b)he would have committed an offence under one of those sections if he had been in the United Kingdom at the time when he took the action or was in possession of the thing.

[F31(7A)The reference to a business in the regulated sector must be construed in accordance with Schedule 3A.

(7B)The reference to a constable includes a reference to a [F32National Crime Agency officer] authorised for the purposes of this section by the Director General of [F33that Agency].]

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

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

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

Textual Amendments

F29Words in s. 19(1)(b) substituted (16.2.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 77(2), 100 (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/58, art. 2(e)

F31S. 19(7A)(7B) inserted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 3 para. 5(4); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F33Words in s. 19(7B) substituted (1.4.2006 subject to art. 4(2)-(7) of the commencing S.I.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 59, Sch. 4 para. 126(b); S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C10S. 19 applied (19.2.2001) by S.I. 2001/192, reg. 3

S. 19 restricted (19.2.2001) by S.I. 2001/192, reg. 4

C11S. 19(2) modified (16.2.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 77(4), 100 (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/58, art. 2(e)

20 Disclosure of information: permission.U.K.

(1)A person may disclose to a constable—

(a)a suspicion or belief that any money or other property is terrorist property or is derived from terrorist property;

(b)any matter on which the suspicion or belief is based.

(2)A person may make a disclosure to a constable in the circumstances mentioned in section 19(1) and (2).

(3)Subsections (1) and (2) shall have effect notwithstanding any restriction on the disclosure of information imposed by statute or otherwise.

(4)Where—

(a)a person is in employment, and

(b)his employer has established a procedure for the making of disclosures of the kinds mentioned in subsection (1) and section 19(2),

subsections (1) and (2) shall have effect in relation to that person as if any reference to disclosure to a constable included a reference to disclosure in accordance with the procedure.

[F34(5)References to a constable include references to a [F35National Crime Agency officer] authorised for the purposes of this section by the Director General of [F36that Agency] .]

Textual Amendments

F36Words in s. 20(5) substituted (1.4.2006 subject to art. 4(2)-(7) of the commencing S.I.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 59, Sch. 4 para. 127(b); S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C12S. 20 applied (19.2.2001) by S.I. 2001/192, reg. 3

21 Cooperation with police.U.K.

(1)A person does not commit an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 if he is acting with the express consent of a constable.

(2)Subject to subsections (3) and (4), a person does not commit an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 by involvement in a transaction or arrangement relating to money or other property if he discloses to a constable—

(a)his suspicion or belief that the money or other property is terrorist property, and

(b)the information on which his suspicion or belief is based.

(3)Subsection (2) applies only where a person makes a disclosure—

(a)after he becomes concerned in the transaction concerned,

(b)on his own initiative, and

(c)as soon as is reasonably practicable.

(4)Subsection (2) does not apply to a person if—

(a)a constable forbids him to continue his involvement in the transaction or arrangement to which the disclosure relates, and

(b)he continues his involvement.

(5)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under any of sections 15(2) and (3) and 16 to 18 to prove that—

(a)he intended to make a disclosure of the kind mentioned in subsections (2) and (3), and

(b)there is reasonable excuse for his failure to do so.

(6)Where—

(a)a person is in employment, and

(b)his employer has established a procedure for the making of disclosures of the same kind as may be made to a constable under subsection (2),

this section shall have effect in relation to that person as if any reference to disclosure to a constable included a reference to disclosure in accordance with the procedure.

(7)A reference in this section to a transaction or arrangement relating to money or other property includes a reference to use or possession.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C13S. 21 applied (19.2.2001) by S.I. 2001/192, reg. 3

C14S. 21(3) modified (16.2.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 77(4), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/58, art. 2(e)

[F3721ZAArrangements with prior consentU.K.

(1)A person does not commit an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 by involvement in a transaction or an arrangement relating to money or other property if, before becoming involved, the person—

(a)discloses to an authorised officer the person's suspicion or belief that the money or other property is terrorist property and the information on which the suspicion or belief is based, and

(b)has the authorised officer's consent to becoming involved in the transaction or arrangement.

(2)A person is treated as having an authorised officer's consent if before the end of the notice period the person does not receive notice from an authorised officer that consent is refused.

(3)The notice period is the period of 7 working days starting with the first working day after the person makes the disclosure.

(4)A working day is a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a day that is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 (c.80) in the part of the United Kingdom in which the person is when making the disclosure.

(5) In this section “ authorised officer ” means a [F38National Crime Agency officer] authorised for the purposes of this section by the Director General of that Agency.

(6)The reference in this section to a transaction or arrangement relating to money or other property includes a reference to use or possession.

Textual Amendments

F38Words in s. 21ZA(5) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 70; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

21ZBDisclosure after entering into arrangementsU.K.

(1)A person does not commit an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 by involvement in a transaction or an arrangement relating to money or other property if, after becoming involved, the person discloses to an authorised officer—

(a)the person's suspicion or belief that the money or other property is terrorist property, and

(b)the information on which the suspicion or belief is based.

(2)This section applies only where—

(a)there is a reasonable excuse for the person's failure to make the disclosure before becoming involved in the transaction or arrangement, and

(b)the disclosure is made on the person's own initiative and as soon as it is reasonably practicable for the person to make it.

(3)This section does not apply to a person if—

(a)an authorised officer forbids the person to continue involvement in the transaction or arrangement to which the disclosure relates, and

(b)the person continues that involvement.

(4) In this section “ authorised officer ” means a [F39National Crime Agency officer] authorised for the purposes of this section by the Director General of that Agency.

(5)The reference in this section to a transaction or arrangement relating to money or other property includes a reference to use or possession.

Textual Amendments

F39Words in s. 21ZB(4) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 71; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

21ZCReasonable excuse for failure to discloseU.K.

It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 to prove that—

(a)the person intended to make a disclosure of the kind mentioned in section 21ZA or 21ZB, and

(b)there is a reasonable excuse for the person's failure to do so.]

Textual Amendments

[F4021AFailure to disclose: regulated sectorU.K.

(1)A person commits an offence if each of the following three conditions is satisfied.

(2)The first condition is that he—

(a)knows or suspects, or

(b)has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting,

that another person has committed [F41or attempted to commit] an offence under any of sections 15 to 18.

(3)The second condition is that the information or other matter—

(a)on which his knowledge or suspicion is based, or

(b)which gives reasonable grounds for such knowledge or suspicion,

came to him in the course of a business in the regulated sector.

(4)The third condition is that he does not disclose the information or other matter to a constable or a nominated officer as soon as is practicable after it comes to him.

(5)But a person does not commit an offence under this section if—

(a)he has a reasonable excuse for not disclosing the information or other matter;

(b)he is a professional legal adviser [F42or relevant professional adviser] and the information or other matter came to him in privileged circumstances [F43; or

(c)subsection (5A) applies to him.]

[F44(5A)This subsection applies to a person if—

(a)the person is employed by, or is in partnership with, a professional legal adviser or relevant professional adviser to provide the adviser with assistance or support,

(b)the information or other matter comes to the person in connection with the provision of such assistance or support, and

(c)the information or other matter came to the adviser in privileged circumstances.]

(6)In deciding whether a person committed an offence under this section the court must consider whether he followed any relevant guidance which was at the time concerned—

(a)issued by a supervisory authority or any other appropriate body,

(b)approved by the Treasury, and

(c)published in a manner it approved as appropriate in its opinion to bring the guidance to the attention of persons likely to be affected by it.

(7)A disclosure to a nominated officer is a disclosure which—

(a)is made to a person nominated by the alleged offender’s employer to receive disclosures under this section, and

(b)is made in the course of the alleged offender’s employment and in accordance with the procedure established by the employer for the purpose.

(8)Information or other matter comes to a professional legal adviser [F45or relevant professional adviser] in privileged circumstances if it is communicated or given to him—

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

(b)by (or by a representative of) a person seeking legal advice from the adviser, or

(c)by a person in connection with legal proceedings or contemplated legal proceedings.

(9)But subsection (8) does not apply to information or other matter which is communicated or given with a view to furthering a criminal purpose.

(10)Schedule 3A has effect for the purpose of determining what is—

(a)a business in the regulated sector;

(b)a supervisory authority.

(11)For the purposes of subsection (2) a person is to be taken to have committed an offence there mentioned if—

(a)he has taken an action or been in possession of a thing, and

(b)he would have committed the offence if he had been in the United Kingdom at the time when he took the action or was in possession of the thing.

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

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

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

(13)An appropriate body is any body which regulates or is representative of any trade, profession, business or employment carried on by the alleged offender.

(14)The reference to a constable includes a reference to a [F46National Crime Agency officer] authorised for the purposes of this section by the Director General of [F47that Agency].

[F48(15) In this section “ relevant professional adviser ” means an accountant, auditor or tax adviser who is a member of a professional body which is established for accountants, auditors or tax advisers (as the case may be) and which makes provision for—

(a)testing the competence of those seeking admission to membership of such a body as a condition for such admission; and

(b)imposing and maintaining professional and ethical standards for its members, as well as imposing sanctions for non-compliance with those standards.]]

Textual Amendments

F46Words in s. 21A(14) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 72; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F47Words in s. 21A(14) substituted (1.4.2006 subject to art. 4(2)-(7) of the commencing S.I.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 59, Sch. 4 para. 128(b); S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C15S. 21A(4) modified (16.2.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 77(4), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/58, art. 2(e)

[F4921BProtected disclosuresU.K.

(1)A disclosure which satisfies the following three conditions is not to be taken to breach any restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).

(2)The first condition is that the information or other matter disclosed came to the person making the disclosure (the discloser) in the course of a business in the regulated sector.

(3)The second condition is that the information or other matter—

(a)causes the discloser to know or suspect, or

(b)gives him reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting,

that another person has committed [F50or attempted to commit] an offence under any of sections 15 to 18.

(4)The third condition is that the disclosure is made to a constable or a nominated officer as soon as is practicable after the information or other matter comes to the discloser.

(5)A disclosure to a nominated officer is a disclosure which—

(a)is made to a person nominated by the discloser’s employer to receive disclosures under this section, and

(b)is made in the course of the discloser’s employment and in accordance with the procedure established by the employer for the purpose.

(6)The reference to a business in the regulated sector must be construed in accordance with Schedule 3A.

(7)The reference to a constable includes a reference to a [F51National Crime Agency officer] authorised for the purposes of this section by the Director General of [F52that Agency].]

Textual Amendments

F52Words in s. 21B(7) substituted (1.4.2006 subject to art. 4(2)-(7) of the commencing S.I.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 59, Sch. 4 para. 129(b); S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch.

[F5321CDisclosures to [F54 the National Crime Agency]U.K.

(1)Where a disclosure is made under a provision of this Part to a constable, the constable must disclose it in full as soon as practicable after it has been made to a [F55National Crime Agency officer] authorised for the purposes of that provision by the Director General of that Agency.

(2)Where a disclosure is made under section 21 (cooperation with police) to a constable, the constable must disclose it in full as soon as practicable after it has been made to a [F55National Crime Agency officer] authorised for the purposes of this subsection by the Director General of that Agency.

Textual Amendments

F54Words in s. 21C title substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 74(2); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F55Words in s. 21C(1)(2) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 74(3); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

[F5621CAVoluntary disclosures within the regulated sectorU.K.

(1)A person (A) may disclose information to one or more other persons if—

(a)conditions 1 to 4 are met, and

(b)where applicable, condition 5 is also met.

(2)Condition 1 is that—

(a)A is carrying on a business in the regulated sector as a relevant undertaking,

(b)the information on which the disclosure is based came to A in the course of carrying on that business, and

(c)the person to whom the information is to be disclosed (or each of them, where the disclosure is to more than one person) is also carrying on a business in the regulated sector as a relevant undertaking (whether or not of the same kind as A).

(3)Condition 2 is that—

(a)a constable has requested A to make the disclosure, or

(b)the person to whom the information is to be disclosed (or at least one of them, where the disclosure is to more than one person) has requested A to do so.

(4)Condition 3 is that, before A makes the disclosure, the required notification has been made to a constable (see section 21CB(5) to (7)).

(5)Condition 4 is that A is satisfied that the disclosure of the information will or may assist in determining any matter in connection with—

(a)a suspicion that a person is involved in the commission of a terrorist financing offence, or

(b)the identification of terrorist property or of its movement or use.

(6)Condition 5 is that, before making the disclosure request, the person making the request (or at least one of them, where the request is made by more than one person) has notified a constable that the request is to be made.

(7)Condition 5 does not apply where the disclosure request concerned is made by a constable.

(8)A person may disclose information to A for the purposes of making a disclosure request if, and to the extent that, the person has reason to believe that A has in A’s possession information that will or may assist in determining any matter of the kind mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (5).

Textual Amendments

F56Ss. 21CA-21CF inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for specified purposes) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 36, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(f); S.I. 2017/1028, reg. 2(b)

21CBSection 21CA: disclosure requests and notificationsU.K.

(1)A disclosure request must—

(a)state that it is made in connection with—

(i)a suspicion that a person is involved in the commission of a terrorist financing offence, or

(ii)the identification of terrorist property or of its movement or use,

(b)identify the person or property (so far as known),

(c)describe the information that is sought from A, and

(d)specify the person or persons to whom it is requested that the information is disclosed.

(2)Subsections (3) and (4) apply where the disclosure request is made by a person mentioned in section 21CA(3)(b).

(3)If the request states that it is made in connection with a suspicion that a person is involved in the commission of a terrorist financing offence, the request must also—

(a)set out the grounds for the suspicion, or

(b)provide such other information as the person making the request thinks appropriate for the purposes of enabling A to determine whether the information requested ought to be disclosed under section 21CA.

(4)If the request states that it is made in connection with the identification of terrorist property or of its movement or use, the request must also provide such other information as the person making the request thinks appropriate for the purposes of enabling A to determine whether the information requested ought to be disclosed under section 21CA.

(5)A required notification for the purposes of section 21CA(4) must be made—

(a)in the case of a disclosure request made by a constable, by the person who is to disclose information under section 21CA as a result of the request;

(b)in the case of a disclosure request made by a person mentioned in section 21CA(3)(b), by the person who made the request.

(6)In a case within subsection (5)(a), the required notification must state that information is to be disclosed under section 21CA.

(7)In a case within subsection (5)(b), the required notification must—

(a)state that a disclosure request has been made;

(b)specify the person to whom the request was made;

(c)where the disclosure request to which the notification relates is made in connection with a suspicion of a person’s involvement in the commission of a terrorist financing offence, identify the person (so far as known);

(d)where the disclosure request to which the notification relates is made in connection with the identification of terrorist property or of its movement or use, identify the property and the person who holds it (if known).

(8)A notification for the purposes of condition 5 in subsection (6) of section 21CA must—

(a)state that a disclosure request is to be made;

(b)specify the person to whom it is to be made;

(c)describe the information to be sought in the request;

(d)explain why the request is being made.

Textual Amendments

F56Ss. 21CA-21CF inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for specified purposes) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 36, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(f); S.I. 2017/1028, reg. 2(b)

21CCSection 21CA: effect on disclosures under section 21AU.K.

(1)This section applies if in any proceedings a question arises as to whether the required disclosure has been made—

(a)by a person (A) who discloses information under section 21CA(1) as a result of a disclosure request,

(b)by a person (B) who makes a required notification in accordance with section 21CB(5)(b), or

(c)by any other person (C) to whom A discloses information under section 21CA(1) as a result of that request.

(2)The making of a required notification in good faith is to be treated as satisfying any requirement to make the required disclosure on the part of A, B and C.

This is subject to section 21CD(1) to (8).

(3)The making of a joint disclosure report in good faith is to be treated as satisfying any requirement to make the required disclosure on the part of the persons who jointly make the report.

This is subject to section 21CD(10).

(4)A joint disclosure report is a report to a constable that—

(a)is made jointly by A and B (whether or not also jointly with other persons to whom A discloses information under section 21CA(1)),

(b)satisfies the requirements as to content mentioned in subsection (5) or (as the case may be) subsection (6),

(c)is prepared after the making of a disclosure by A to B under section 21CA(1) in connection with—

(i)a suspicion of a person’s involvement in the commission of a terrorist financing offence, or

(ii)the identification of terrorist property or of its movement or use, and

(d)is sent to the constable before the end of the applicable period.

(5)In the case of a joint disclosure report prepared in connection with a suspicion of a person’s involvement in the commission of a terrorist financing offence, the requirements as to content are that the report must—

(a)explain the extent to which there are continuing grounds to suspect that the person is involved in the commission of the offence,

(b)identify the person (if known),

(c)set out the grounds for the suspicion, and

(d)provide any other information relevant to the matter.

(6)In the case of a joint disclosure report prepared in connection with the identification of terrorist property or of its movement or use, the requirements as to content are that the report must—

(a)explain the extent to which there are continuing grounds to suspect that the property is terrorist property,

(b)identify the property and the person who holds it (if known),

(c)provide details of its movement or use (if known), and

(d)provide any other information relevant to the matter.

(7)The applicable period is—

(a)in a case where the disclosure under section 21CA was made as a result of a request from a constable by virtue of subsection (3)(a) of that section, whatever period may be specified by the constable when making the request;

(b)in a case where the disclosure was made as a result of a request from another person by virtue of subsection (3)(b) of that section, the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notification is made for the purposes of condition 3 in section 21CA(4).

(8)A constable may vary the period of 28 days (whether by lengthening or shortening it) by giving written notice to the person who made the required notification.

(9)A joint disclosure report must be—

(a)approved by the nominated officer of each person that jointly makes the report, and

(b)signed by the nominated officer on behalf of each such person.

If there is no nominated officer the report must be approved and signed by another senior officer.

(10)References in this section to A, B or C include—

(a)a nominated officer acting on behalf of A, B or C, and

(b)any other person who is an employee, officer or partner of A, B or C.

Textual Amendments

F56Ss. 21CA-21CF inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for specified purposes) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 36, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(f); S.I. 2017/1028, reg. 2(b)

21CDLimitations on application of section 21CC(2) and (3)U.K.

(1)Subsections (2) and (3) apply in a case where the required notification is made by A (notification made as a result of disclosure request received from a constable).

(2)Section 21CC(2) has effect in the case of A, B or C only so far as relating to—

(a)the suspicion in connection with which the required notification is made, and

(b)matters known, suspected or believed as a result of the making of the disclosure request concerned.

(3)Accordingly, section 21CC(2) does not remove any requirement to make the required disclosure in relation to anything known, suspected or believed that does not result only from the making of the disclosure request.

(4)Subsections (5) to (8) apply in a case where the required notification is made by B (notification made as a result of disclosure request received from another undertaking in the regulated sector).

(5)Section 21CC(2) has effect in the case of A or C only so far as relating to—

(a)the suspicion in connection with which the notification by B is made, and

(b)matters known, suspected or believed by A or C as a result of the making of that notification.

(6)Accordingly, section 21CC(2) does not remove any requirement to make the required disclosure in relation to anything known, suspected or believed that does not result only from the making of the notification.

(7)Section 21CC(2) has effect in the case of B only so far as relating to—

(a)the suspicion in connection with which the notification is made, and

(b)matters known, suspected or believed by B at the time of the making of the notification.

(8)If a joint disclosure report is not made before the end of the applicable period (whether the required notification was made by A or B), section 21CC(2)—

(a)has effect only so far as relating to any requirement to make the required disclosure that would have otherwise arisen within that period, and

(b)does not remove a requirement to make the required disclosure so far as arising after the end of that period on the part of any person in respect of matters that may become known, suspected or believed by the person after the time when the required notification was made.

(9)If a joint disclosure report is not made before the end of the applicable period, the person who made the required notification must notify a constable that a report is not being made as soon as reasonably practicable after the period ends.

(10)Section 21CC(3) has effect only so far as relating to—

(a)the suspicion in connection with which the report is made, and

(b)matters known, suspected or believed at the time of the making of the report.

(11)Terms used in this section have the same meanings as in section 21CC.

Textual Amendments

F56Ss. 21CA-21CF inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for specified purposes) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 36, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(f); S.I. 2017/1028, reg. 2(b)

21CESection 21CA: supplementaryU.K.

(1)A relevant disclosure made in good faith does not breach—

(a)an obligation of confidence owed by the person making the disclosure, or

(b)any other restriction on the disclosure of information,

however imposed.

(2)But a relevant disclosure may not include information obtained from a UK law enforcement agency unless that agency consents to the disclosure.

(3)In a case where a person is acting on behalf of another (“the undertaking”) as a nominated officer—

(a)a relevant disclosure by the undertaking must be made by the nominated officer on behalf of the undertaking, and

(b)a relevant disclosure to the undertaking must be made to that officer.

(4)Subsection (1) applies whether or not the conditions in section 21CA were met in respect of the disclosure if the person making the disclosure did so in the reasonable belief that the conditions were met.

(5)In this section—

  • “relevant disclosure” means any disclosure made in compliance, or intended compliance, with section 21CA;

  • “UK law enforcement agency” means—

    (a)

    the National Crime Agency;

    (b)

    a police force in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales;

    (c)

    any other person operating in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales charged with the duty of preventing, detecting, investigating or prosecuting offences.

Textual Amendments

F56Ss. 21CA-21CF inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for specified purposes) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 36, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(f); S.I. 2017/1028, reg. 2(b)

21CFSections 21CA to 21CE: interpretationU.K.

(1)This section applies for the purposes of sections 21CA to 21CE.

(2)References to a constable include references to a National Crime Agency officer authorised for those purposes by the Director General of that Agency.

(3)References to a business in the regulated sector are to be construed in accordance with Schedule 3A.

(4)“Disclosure request” means a request made for the purposes of condition 2 in section 21CA(3).

(5)“Nominated officer” means a person nominated to receive disclosures under section 21A.

(6)“Relevant undertaking” means any of the following—

(a)a credit institution;

(b)a financial institution;

(c)a professional legal adviser;

(d)a relevant professional adviser;

(e)other persons (not within paragraphs (a) to (d)) whose business consists of activities listed in paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 3A.

(7)“Required disclosure” means a disclosure that is made—

(a)to a constable in connection with a suspicion that a person is involved in the commission of a terrorist financing offence, and

(b)for the purposes of avoiding the commission of an offence under section 21A by virtue of not satisfying the third condition in subsection (4) of that section.

(8)“Required notification” means a notification made for the purposes of condition 3 in section 21CA(4).

(9)For the purposes of subsection (6)—

(a)“credit institution” has the same meaning as in Schedule 3A;

(b)“financial institution” means an undertaking that carries on a business in the regulated sector by virtue of any of paragraphs (b) to (i) of paragraph 1(1) of that Schedule;

(c)“relevant professional adviser” has the meaning given by section 21H(5).

(10)“Terrorist financing offence” means an offence under any of sections 15 to 18.]

Textual Amendments

F56Ss. 21CA-21CF inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for specified purposes) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 36, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(f); S.I. 2017/1028, reg. 2(b)

21DTipping off: regulated sectorU.K.

(1)A person commits an offence if—

(a)the person discloses any matter within subsection (2);

(b)the disclosure is likely to prejudice any investigation that might be conducted following the disclosure referred to in that subsection; and

(c)the information on which the disclosure is based came to the person in the course of a business in the regulated sector.

(2)The matters are that the person or another person has made a disclosure under a provision of this Part—

(a)to a constable,

(b)in accordance with a procedure established by that person's employer for the making of disclosures under that provision,

(c)to a nominated officer, or

(d)to a [F57National Crime Agency officer] authorised for the purposes of that provision by the Director General of that Agency,

of information that came to that person in the course of a business in the regulated sector.

(3)A person commits an offence if—

(a)the person discloses that an investigation into allegations that an offence under this Part has been committed is being contemplated or is being carried out;

(b)the disclosure is likely to prejudice that investigation; and

(c)the information on which the disclosure is based came to the person in the course of a business in the regulated sector.

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

(a)on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or to both;

(b)on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to a fine, or to both.

(5)This section is subject to—

(a)section 21E (disclosures within an undertaking or group etc),

(b)section 21F (other permitted disclosures between institutions etc), and

(c)section 21G (other permitted disclosures etc).

Textual Amendments

F57Words in s. 21D(2)(d) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 75; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

21EDisclosures within an undertaking or group etcU.K.

(1)An employee, officer or partner of an undertaking does not commit an offence under section 21D if the disclosure is to an employee, officer or partner of the same undertaking.

(2)A person does not commit an offence under section 21D in respect of a disclosure by a credit institution or a financial institution if—

(a)the disclosure is to a credit institution or a financial institution,

(b)the institution to whom the disclosure is made is situated in [F58the United Kingdom or an EEA state] or in a country or territory imposing equivalent money laundering requirements, and

(c)both the institution making the disclosure and the institution to whom it is made belong to the same group.

(3) In subsection (2) “ group ” has the same meaning as in Directive 2002/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 th December 2002 F59 on the supplementary supervision of credit institutions, insurance undertakings and investment firms in a financial conglomerate.

(4)A professional legal adviser or a relevant professional adviser does not commit an offence under section 21D if—

(a)the disclosure is to a professional legal adviser or a relevant professional adviser,

(b)both the person making the disclosure and the person to whom it is made carry on business in [F60the United Kingdom or an EEA state] or in a country or territory imposing equivalent money laundering requirements, and

(c)those persons perform their professional activities within different undertakings that share common ownership, management or control.

Textual Amendments

F59OJ L 35, 11.2.2003, p.1.

21FOther permitted disclosures between institutions etcU.K.

(1)This section applies to a disclosure—

(a)by a credit institution to another credit institution,

(b)by a financial institution to another financial institution,

(c)by a professional legal adviser to another professional legal adviser, or

(d)by a relevant professional adviser of a particular kind to another relevant professional adviser of the same kind.

(2)A person does not commit an offence under section 21D in respect of a disclosure to which this section applies if—

(a)the disclosure relates to—

(i)a client or former client of the institution or adviser making the disclosure and the institution or adviser to whom it is made,

(ii)a transaction involving them both, or

(iii)the provision of a service involving them both;

(b)the disclosure is for the purpose only of preventing an offence under this Part of this Act;

(c)the institution or adviser to whom the disclosure is made is situated in [F61the United Kingdom or an EEA state] or in a country or territory imposing equivalent money laundering requirements; and

(d)the institution or adviser making the disclosure and the institution or adviser to whom it is made are subject to equivalent duties of professional confidentiality and the protection of personal data [F62(within the meaning of Parts 5 to 7 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(2) and (14) of that Act)) ].

Textual Amendments

F62Words in s. 21F(2)(d) substituted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 54 (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

21GOther permitted disclosures etcU.K.

(1)A person does not commit an offence under section 21D if the disclosure is—

(a)to the authority that is the supervisory authority for that person by virtue of [F63the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017]; F64...

[F65(aa)made in good faith by virtue of section 21CA (disclosures within the regulated sector); or]

(b)for the purpose of—

  • (i) the detection, investigation or prosecution of a criminal offence (whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere),

  • (ii) an investigation under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002M23, or

  • (iii) the enforcement of any order of a court under that Act.

(2)A professional legal adviser or a relevant professional adviser does not commit an offence under section 21D if the disclosure—

(a)is to the adviser's client, and

(b)is made for the purpose of dissuading the client from engaging in conduct amounting to an offence.

(3)A person does not commit an offence under section 21D(1) if the person does not know or suspect that the disclosure is likely to have the effect mentioned in section 21D(1)(b).

(4)A person does not commit an offence under section 21D(3) if the person does not know or suspect that the disclosure is likely to have the effect mentioned in section 21D(3)(b).

Textual Amendments

F64Word in s. 21G(a) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 10(a); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(o)

F65S. 21G(aa) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 10(b); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(o)

Marginal Citations

21HInterpretation of sections 21D to 21GU.K.

(1)The references in sections 21D to 21G—

(a)to a business in the regulated sector, and

(b)to a supervisory authority,

are to be construed in accordance with Schedule 3A.

(2)In those sections—

  • “ credit institution ” has the same meaning as in Schedule 3A;

  • “ financial institution ” means an undertaking that carries on a business in the regulated sector by virtue of any of paragraphs (b) to (i) of paragraph 1(1) of that Schedule.

(3)References in those sections to a disclosure by or to a credit institution or a financial institution include disclosure by or to an employee, officer or partner of the institution acting on its behalf.

(4) For the purposes of those sections a country or territory imposes “equivalent money laundering requirements” if it imposes requirements equivalent to those laid down in [F66Directive 2015/849/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20th May 2015] on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing[F67, as amended by Directive 2018/843 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30th May 2018].

(5) In those sections “ relevant professional adviser ” means an accountant, auditor or tax adviser who is a member of a professional body which is established for accountants, auditors or tax advisers (as the case may be) and which makes provision for—

(a)testing the competence of those seeking admission to membership of such a body as a condition for such admission; and

(b)imposing and maintaining professional and ethical standards for its members, as well as imposing sanctions for non-compliance with those standards.]

Textual Amendments

22 Penalties.U.K.

A person guilty of an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 shall be liable—

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years, to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C16S. 22 applied (19.2.2001) by S.I. 2001/192, reg. 3

[F6822AMeaning of “employment”U.K.

In sections 19 to 21B—

(a) “ employment ” means any employment (whether paid or unpaid) and includes—

(i)work under a contract for services or as an office-holder,

(ii)work experience provided pursuant to a training course or programme or in the course of training for employment, and

(iii)voluntary work;

(b)“employer” has a corresponding meaning.]

Textual Amendments

F68S. 22A inserted (16.2.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 77(3)(4), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/58, art. 2(e)

[F69[F70Information] ordersU.K.

Textual Amendments

F69Ss. 22B-22E and cross-heading inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 37, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(g) (with reg. 3(3))

F70Word in s. 22B cross-heading substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(15)(a), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

22B[F71Information] ordersU.K.

(1)A magistrates’ court or (in Scotland) the sheriff may, on an application made by a law enforcement officer, make [F72an] information order if satisfied that either condition 1 or condition 2 is met.

[F73(1A)A magistrates’ court or (in Scotland) the sheriff may, on an application made—

(a)in the case of a magistrates’ court, by the Director General of the National Crime Agency or an authorised NCA officer, and

(b)in the case of the sheriff, by a procurator fiscal,

make an information order if satisfied that either condition 3 or condition 4 is met.]

(2)The application must—

(a)specify or describe the information sought under the order, and

(b)specify the person from whom the information is sought (“the respondent”).

(3)[F74An] information order is an order requiring the respondent to provide—

(a)the information specified or described in the application for the order, or

(b)such other information as the court or sheriff making the order thinks appropriate,

so far as the information is in the possession, or under the control, of the respondent.

(4)Condition 1 for the making of [F75an] information order is met if—

(a)the information required to be given under the order would relate to a matter arising from a disclosure made under section 21A,

(b)the respondent is the person who made the disclosure or is otherwise carrying on a business in the regulated sector,

(c)the information would assist in—

(i)investigating whether a person is involved in the commission of an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 or in determining whether an investigation of that kind should be started, or

(ii)identifying terrorist property or its movement or use, and

(d)it is reasonable in all the circumstances for the information to be provided.

(5)Condition 2 for the making of [F76an] information order is met if—

(a)the information required to be given under the order would relate to a matter arising from a disclosure made under a corresponding disclosure requirement,

(b)an external request has been made to the National Crime Agency for the provision of information in connection with that disclosure,

(c)the respondent is carrying on a business in the regulated sector,

(d)the information is likely to be of substantial value to the authority that made the external request in determining any matter in connection with the disclosure, and

(e)it is reasonable in all the circumstances for the information to be provided.

(6)For the purposes of subsection (5), “external request” means a request made by an authority of a foreign country which has responsibility in that country for carrying out investigations into whether a corresponding terrorist financing offence has been committed.

[F77(6A)Condition 3 for the making of an information order is met if—

(a)the information would assist an authorised NCA officer to conduct—

(i)operational analysis of information that is relevant to terrorist financing or suspected terrorist financing, or

(ii)strategic analysis identifying trends or patterns in the conduct of terrorist financing, or systemic deficiencies or vulnerabilities which have been, are being or are likely to be, exploited for the purposes of terrorist financing,

for the purposes of the criminal intelligence function of the National Crime Agency so far as it relates to terrorist financing,

(b)the respondent is a person carrying on a business in the regulated sector,

(c)where the application for the order is made to a magistrates’ court, the person making the application has had regard to the code of practice under section 22F,

(d)where the application for the order is made to the sheriff—

(i)the application is made by a procurator fiscal at the request of the Director General of the National Crime Agency or an authorised NCA officer, and

(ii)the person making that request has had regard to the code of practice under section 22F, and

(e)it is reasonable in all the circumstances for the information to be provided.

(6B)Condition 4 for the making of an information order is met if—

(a)a request has been made by a foreign FIU to the National Crime Agency for the provision of the information required to be given under the order,

(b)an authorised NCA officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the request was made only for the purpose of assisting the foreign FIU to conduct one or both of the following—

(i)operational analysis of information that is relevant to terrorist financing or suspected terrorist financing, or

(ii)strategic analysis identifying trends or patterns in the conduct of terrorist financing, or systematic deficiencies or vulnerabilities which have been, are being or are likely to be, exploited for the purposes of terrorist financing,

and that the information is likely to be of substantial value to the foreign FIU in carrying out such analysis,

(c)the provision of the information by the National Crime Agency to the foreign FIU would be for the purposes of the criminal intelligence function of the National Crime Agency, so far as it relates to terrorist financing,

(d)the respondent is a person carrying on a business in the regulated sector,

(e)where the application for the order is made to a magistrates’ court, the person making the application has had regard to the code of practice under section 22F,

(f)where the application for the order is made to the sheriff—

(i)the application is made by a procurator fiscal at the request of the Director General of the National Crime Agency or an authorised NCA officer, and

(ii)the person making that request has had regard to the code of practice under section 22F, and

(g)it is reasonable in all the circumstances for the information to be provided.]

(7)[F78An] information order must specify—

(a)how the information required under the order is to be provided, and

(b)the date by which it is to be provided.

(8)If a person fails to comply with [F79an] information order made by a magistrates’ court, the magistrates’ court may order the person to pay an amount not exceeding £5,000.

(9)The sum mentioned in subsection (8) is to be treated as adjudged to be paid by a conviction of the court for the purposes of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 or (as the case may be) the Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I. 26)).

(10)In order to take account of changes in the value of money the Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument substitute another sum for the sum for the time being specified in subsection (8).

(11)A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (10) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

(12)A law enforcement officer who is a constable, a National Crime Agency officer or a counter-terrorism financial investigator may not make an application under this section [F80in reliance on Condition 1 or 2] unless the officer is a senior law enforcement officer or is authorised to do so by a senior law enforcement officer.

(13)Schedule 3A has effect for the purposes of this section in determining what is a business in the regulated sector.

(14)In this section—

  • [F81“authorised NCA officer” means an officer of the National Crime Agency authorised by the Director General (whether generally or specifically) for the purposes of this section;]

  • “corresponding disclosure requirement” means a requirement to make a disclosure under the law of the foreign country concerned that corresponds to a requirement imposed by virtue of this Part;

  • “corresponding terrorist financing offence” means an offence under the law of the foreign country concerned that would, if done in the United Kingdom, constitute an offence under any of sections 15 to 18;

  • [F81“the criminal intelligence function” has the meaning given by section 1(5) of the Crime and Courts Act 2013;]

  • “foreign country” means a country or territory outside the United Kingdom;

  • [F81“foreign FIU” means a body in a foreign country carrying out the functions of a financial intelligence unit within the meaning of Recommendation 29 of the Financial Action Task Force (as that Recommendation has effect from time to time);]

  • “law enforcement officer” means—

    (a)

    a constable,

    (b)

    a National Crime Agency officer authorised for the purposes of this section by the Director General of that Agency,

    (c)

    a counter-terrorism financial investigator, or

    (d)

    a procurator fiscal;

  • “senior law enforcement officer” means—

    (a)

    a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent;

    (b)

    the Director General of the National Crime Agency;

    (c)

    any other National Crime Agency officer authorised by the Director General (whether generally or specifically) for this purpose.

  • [F81“terrorist financing” means—

    (a)

    for the purposes of subsection (6A), an act which constitutes an offence under any of sections 15 to 18;

    (b)

    for the purposes of subsection (6B), an act which constitutes a corresponding terrorist financing offence.]

Textual Amendments

F71Word in s. 22B heading substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(2), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F72Word in s. 22B(1) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(3), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F73S. 22B(1A) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(4), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F74Word in s. 22B(3) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(5), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F75Word in s. 22B(4) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(6), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F76Word in s. 22B(5) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(7), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F77S. 22B(6A)(6B) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(8), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F78Word in s. 22B(7) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(9), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F79Word in s. 22B(8) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(10), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F80Words in s. 22B(12) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(11), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F81Words in s. 22B(14) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(12), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

22CStatementsU.K.

(1)A statement made by a person in response to [F82an] information order may not be used in evidence against the person in criminal proceedings.

(2)Subsection (1) does not apply—

(a)in the case of proceedings under this Part,

(b)on a prosecution for perjury, or

(c)on a prosecution for some other offence where, in giving evidence, the person makes a statement inconsistent with the statement mentioned in subsection (1).

(3)A statement may not be used by virtue of subsection (2)(c) unless—

(a)evidence relating to it is adduced, or

(b)a question relating to it is asked,

by or on behalf of the person in the proceedings arising out of the prosecution.

(4)In subsection (2)(b) the reference to a prosecution for perjury is—

(a)in the case of England and Wales, a reference to a prosecution for an offence under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911;

(b)in the case of Northern Ireland, a reference to a prosecution for an offence under Article 10 of the Perjury (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1714 (N.I. 19)).

Textual Amendments

F82Word in s. 22C(1) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(15)(b), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

22DAppealsU.K.

(1)An appeal from a decision on an application for [F83an] information order lies to the relevant appeal court.

(2)An appeal under this section lies at the instance of any person who was a party to the proceedings on the application.

(3)The “relevant appeal court” is—

(a)the Crown Court, in the case of a decision made by a magistrates’ court in England and Wales;

(b)a county court, in the case of a decision made by a magistrates’ court in Northern Ireland;

(c)the Sheriff Appeal Court, in the case of a decision made by the sheriff.

(4)On an appeal under this section the relevant appeal court may—

(a)make or (as the case may be) discharge [F84an] information order, or

(b)vary the order.

Textual Amendments

F83Word in s. 22D(1) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(15)(c), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F84Word in s. 22D(4)(a) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(15)(c), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

22ESupplementaryU.K.

(1)[F85An] information order does not confer the right to require a person to provide privileged information.

(2)“Privileged information” is information which a person would be entitled to refuse to provide on grounds of legal professional privilege in proceedings in the High Court or, in Scotland, legal privilege as defined by section 412 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

(3)Information provided in pursuance of [F86an] information order is not to be taken to breach any restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).

(4)An application for [F87an] information order may be heard and determined in private.

(5)Rules of court may make provision as to the practice and procedure to be followed in connection with proceedings relating to F88... information orders.]

Textual Amendments

F85Word in s. 22E(1) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(15)(d)(i), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F86Word in s. 22E(3) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(15)(d)(ii), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F87Word in s. 22E(4) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(15)(d)(iii), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

F88Word in s. 22E(5) omitted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(15)(d)(iv), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

[F8922FCode of practice about certain information ordersU.K.

F70F71

(1)The Secretary of State must make a code of practice in connection with the exercise of the following functions by the Director General of the National Crime Agency or an authorised NCA officer—

(a)the making of an application to the magistrates’ court for an information order under section 22B(1A) (information orders made in reliance on Condition 3 or 4 in section 22B being met);

(b)the making of a request to a procurator fiscal for the procurator fiscal to apply for an information order under section 22B(1A).

(2)Where the Secretary of State proposes to issue a code of practice the Secretary of State must—

(a)publish a draft,

(b)consider any representations made about the draft, and

(c)if the Secretary of State thinks appropriate, modify the draft in the light of any such representations.

(3)A requirement in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection (2) may be satisfied by the carrying out of the action required by the paragraph in question before this section comes into force.

(4)The Secretary of State must lay a draft of the code before Parliament.

(5)When the Secretary of State has laid a draft of the code before Parliament the Secretary of State may bring it into operation by regulations.

(6)The Secretary of State may revise the whole or any part of the code and issue the code as revised; and subsections (2) to (5) apply to a revised code as they apply to the original code.

(7)A failure by a person to comply with a provision of the code does not of itself make the person liable to criminal or civil proceedings.

(8)The code is admissible in evidence in criminal or civil proceedings and is to be taken into account by a court or tribunal in any case in which it appears to the court or tribunal to be relevant.

(9)A code of practice made under this section may be combined with a code of practice under section 339ZL of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (code of practice relating to certain information orders under section 339ZH of that Act).

(10)In this section “authorised NCA officer” has the meaning given in section 22B(14).]

Textual Amendments

F71Word in s. 22B heading substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(2), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

[F90ForfeitureU.K.

Textual Amendments

F90S. 23 and preceding cross-heading substituted (18.6.2009) for s. 23 by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 34, 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

X123Forfeiture: terrorist property offencesU.K.

(1)The court by or before which a person is convicted of an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 may make a forfeiture order in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(2)Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 15(1) or (2) or 16, the court may order the forfeiture of any money or other property which, at the time of the offence, the person had in their possession or under their control and which—

(a)had been used for the purposes of terrorism, or

(b)they intended should be used, or had reasonable cause to suspect might be used, for those purposes.

(3)Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 15(3) the court may order the forfeiture of any money or other property which, at the time of the offence, the person had in their possession or under their control and which—

(a)had been used for the purposes of terrorism, or

(b)which, at that time, they knew or had reasonable cause to suspect would or might be used for those purposes.

(4)Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 17 or 18 the court may order the forfeiture of any money or other property which, at the time of the offence, the person had in their possession or under their control and which—

(a)had been used for the purposes of terrorism, or

(b)was, at that time, intended by them to be used for those purposes.

(5)Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 17 the court may order the forfeiture of the money or other property to which the arrangement in question related, and which—

(a)had been used for the purposes of terrorism, or

(b)at the time of the offence, the person knew or had reasonable cause to suspect would or might be used for those purposes.

[F91(5A)Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 17A the court may order the forfeiture of the amount paid under, or purportedly under, the insurance contract.]

(6)Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 18 the court may order the forfeiture of the money or other property to which the arrangement in question related.

(7)Where a person is convicted of an offence under any of sections 15 to 18, the court may order the forfeiture of any money or other property which wholly or partly, and directly or indirectly, is received by any person as a payment or other reward in connection with the commission of the offence.]

Editorial Information

X1The insertion of the new heading "Forfeiture" in Pt. III on 18.6.2009 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.

Textual Amendments

[F9223AForfeiture: other terrorism offences and offences with a terrorist connectionU.K.

(1)The court by or before which a person is convicted of an offence to which this section applies may order the forfeiture of any money or other property in relation to which the following conditions are met—

(a)that it was, at the time of the offence, in the possession or control of the person convicted; and

(b)that—

(i)it had been used for the purposes of terrorism,

(ii)it was intended by that person that it should be used for the purposes of terrorism, or

(iii)the court believes that it will be used for the purposes of terrorism unless forfeited.

(2)This section applies to an offence under—

(a)any of the following provisions of this Act—

  • section 54 (weapons training);

  • section 57, 58 or 58A (possessing things and collecting information for the purposes of terrorism);

  • [F93section 58B (entering or remaining in a designated area);]

  • section 59, 60 or 61 (inciting terrorism outside the United Kingdom);

(b)any of the following provisions of Part 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11)—

  • section 2 (dissemination of terrorist publications);

  • section 5 (preparation of terrorist acts);

  • section 6 (training for terrorism);

  • sections 9 to 11 (offences involving radioactive devices or materials).

(3)This section applies to any ancillary offence (as defined in section 94 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008) in relation to an offence listed in subsection (2).

(4)This section also applies to an offence F94... as to which—

(a)in England and Wales, the court dealing with the offence has determined, in accordance with section 30 of [F95the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008] [F96or section 69 of the Sentencing Code], that the offence has a terrorist connection;

(b)in Scotland, it has been proved, in accordance with section 31 of that Act, that the offence has a terrorist connection.

(5)The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (2).

(6)An order adding an offence to subsection (2) applies only in relation to offences committed after the order comes into force.]

Textual Amendments

F92S. 23A inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 35(1), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F94Words in s. 23A(4) omitted (29.6.2021) by virtue of Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021 (c. 11), s. 50(2)(v), Sch. 13 para. 1(2)(a)

[F9723BForfeiture: supplementary provisionsU.K.

(1)Before making an order under section 23 or 23A, a court must give an opportunity to be heard to any person, other than the convicted person, who claims to be the owner or otherwise interested in anything which can be forfeited under that section.

(2)In considering whether to make an order under section 23 or 23A in respect of any property, a court shall have regard to—

(a)the value of the property, and

(b)the likely financial and other effects on the convicted person of the making of the order (taken together with any other order that the court contemplates making).

(3)A court in Scotland must not make an order under section 23 or 23A except on the application of the prosecutor—

(a)in proceedings on indictment, when the prosecutor moves for sentence, and

(b)in summary proceedings, before the court sentences the accused;

and for the purposes of any appeal or review, an order under either of those sections made by a court in Scotland is a sentence.

(4)Schedule 4 makes further provision in relation to forfeiture orders under section 23 or 23A.]

Textual Amendments

F97S. 23B inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 36, 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

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Part IVU.K. Terrorist Investigations

InterpretationU.K.

32 Terrorist investigation.U.K.

In this Act “terrorist investigation” means an investigation of—

(a)the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism,

(b)an act which appears to have been done for the purposes of terrorism,

(c)the resources of a proscribed organisation,

(d)the possibility of making an order under section 3(3), or

(e)the commission, preparation or instigation of an offence under this Act [F106or under Part 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 other than an offence under section 1 or 2 of that Act] .

Textual Amendments

F106Words in s. 32(e) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 37(1); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

CordonsU.K.

33 Cordoned areas.U.K.

(1)An area is a cordoned area for the purposes of this Act if it is designated under this section.

(2)A designation may be made only if the person making it considers it expedient for the purposes of a terrorist investigation.

(3)If a designation is made orally, the person making it shall confirm it in writing as soon as is reasonably practicable.

(4)The person making a designation shall arrange for the demarcation of the cordoned area, so far as is reasonably practicable—

(a)by means of tape marked with the word “police”, or

(b)in such other manner as a constable considers appropriate.

34 Power to designate.U.K.

(1)Subject to [F107subsections (1A), (1B) and (2)], a designation under section 33 may only be made—

(a)where the area is outside Northern Ireland and is wholly or partly within a police area, by an officer for the police area who is of at least the rank of superintendent, and

(b)where the area is in Northern Ireland, by a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary who is of at least the rank of superintendent.

[F108[F109(1A)A designation under section 33 may be made in relation to an area (outside Northern Ireland) which is in a place specified in section 31(1)(a) to (f) of the Railways and Transport Safety Act, by a member of the British Transport Police Force who is of at least the rank of superintendent.]

(1B)A designation under section 33 may be made by a member of the Ministry of Defence Police who is of at least the rank of superintendent in relation to an area outside or in Northern Ireland—

(a)if it is a place to which subsection (2) of section 2 of the Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 (c. 4) applies,

(b)if a request has been made under paragraph (a), (b) or (d) of subsection (3A) of that section in relation to a terrorist investigation and it is a place where he has the powers and privileges of a constable by virtue of that subsection as a result of the request, or

[F110(c)if a request has been made under paragraph (c) of that subsection in relation to a terrorist investigation and it is a place described in subsection 1A of this section.]

(1C)But a designation under section 33 may not be made by—

(a)a member of the British Transport Police Force, or

(b)a member of the Ministry of Defence Police,

in any other case.]

(2)A constable who is not of the rank required by subsection (1) may make a designation if he considers it necessary by reason of urgency.

(3)Where a constable makes a designation in reliance on subsection (2) he shall as soon as is reasonably practicable—

(a)make a written record of the time at which the designation was made, and

(b)ensure that a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent is informed.

(4)An officer who is informed of a designation in accordance with subsection (3)(b)—

(a)shall confirm the designation or cancel it with effect from such time as he may direct, and

(b)shall, if he cancels the designation, make a written record of the cancellation and the reason for it.

Textual Amendments

F107Words in s. 34(1) substituted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 101, Sch. 7 para. 30(2)

F108S. 34(1A)-(1C) inserted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 101, Sch. 7 para. 30(3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

35 Duration.U.K.

(1)A designation under section 33 has effect, subject to subsections (2) to (5), during the period—

(a)beginning at the time when it is made, and

(b)ending with a date or at a time specified in the designation.

(2)The date or time specified under subsection (1)(b) must not occur after the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the designation is made.

(3)The period during which a designation has effect may be extended in writing from time to time by—

(a)the person who made it, or

(b)a person who could have made it (otherwise than by virtue of section 34(2)).

(4)An extension shall specify the additional period during which the designation is to have effect.

(5)A designation shall not have effect after the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which it is made.

36 Police powers.U.K.

(1)A constable in uniform may—

(a)order a person in a cordoned area to leave it immediately;

(b)order a person immediately to leave premises which are wholly or partly in or adjacent to a cordoned area;

(c)order the driver or person in charge of a vehicle in a cordoned area to move it from the area immediately;

(d)arrange for the removal of a vehicle from a cordoned area;

(e)arrange for the movement of a vehicle within a cordoned area;

(f)prohibit or restrict access to a cordoned area by pedestrians or vehicles.

(2)A person commits an offence if he fails to comply with an order, prohibition or restriction imposed by virtue of subsection (1).

(3)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (2) to prove that he had a reasonable excuse for his failure.

(4)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (2) shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Information and evidenceU.K.

37 Powers.U.K.

Schedule 5 (power to obtain information, &c.) shall have effect.

[F11137ADisclosure orders in relation to terrorist financing investigationsU.K.

Schedule 5A (terrorist financing investigations: disclosure orders) has effect.]

Textual Amendments

F111S. 37A inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(1)(6), Sch. 2 para. 2; S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(bb)

38 Financial information.U.K.

Schedule 6 (financial information) shall have effect.

[F11238A Account monitoring ordersU.K.

Schedule 6A (account monitoring orders) shall have effect.]

Textual Amendments

[F11338B Information about acts of terrorismU.K.

(1)This section applies where a person has information which he knows or believes might be of material assistance—

(a)in preventing the commission by another person of an act of terrorism, or

(b)in securing the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of another person, in the United Kingdom, for an offence involving the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism.

(2)The person commits an offence if he does not disclose the information as soon as reasonably practicable in accordance with subsection (3).

(3)Disclosure is in accordance with this subsection if it is made—

(a)in England and Wales, to a constable,

(b)in Scotland, to a constable, or

(c)in Northern Ireland, to a constable or a member of Her Majesty’s forces.

(4)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (2) to prove that he had a reasonable excuse for not making the disclosure.

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

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [F11410 years ], or to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

(6)Proceedings for an offence under this section may be taken, and the offence may for the purposes of those proceedings be treated as having been committed, in any place where the person to be charged is or has at any time been since he first knew or believed that the information might be of material assistance as mentioned in subsection (1).]

Textual Amendments

F113S. 38B inserted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 117(2)

F114Words in s. 38B(5)(a) substituted (12.4.2019) by Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), ss. 7(2), 27(3) (with s. 25(2))

39 Disclosure of information, &c.U.K.

(1)Subsection (2) applies where a person knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a constable is conducting or proposes to conduct a terrorist investigation.

(2)The person commits an offence if he—

(a)discloses to another anything which is likely to prejudice the investigation, or

(b)interferes with material which is likely to be relevant to the investigation.

(3)Subsection (4) applies where a person knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a disclosure has been or will be made under any of sections 19 to [F11521B][F116or 38B].

(4)The person commits an offence if he—

(a)discloses to another anything which is likely to prejudice an investigation resulting from the disclosure under that section, or

(b)interferes with material which is likely to be relevant to an investigation resulting from the disclosure under that section.

(5)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (2) or (4) to prove—

(a)that he did not know and had no reasonable cause to suspect that the disclosure or interference was likely to affect a terrorist investigation, or

(b)that he had a reasonable excuse for the disclosure or interference.

(6)Subsections (2) and (4) do not apply to a disclosure which is made by a professional legal adviser—

(a)to his client or to his client’s representative in connection with the provision of legal advice by the adviser to the client and not with a view to furthering a criminal purpose, or

(b)to any person for the purpose of actual or contemplated legal proceedings and not with a view to furthering a criminal purpose.

[F117(6A)Subsections (2) and (4) do not apply if—

(a)the disclosure is of a matter within section 21D(2) or (3)(a) (terrorist property: tipping off), and

(b)the information on which the disclosure is based came to the person in the course of a business in the regulated sector.]

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

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

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

(8)For the purposes of this section—

(a)a reference to conducting a terrorist investigation includes a reference to taking part in the conduct of, or assisting, a terrorist investigation, and

(b)a person interferes with material if he falsifies it, conceals it, destroys it or disposes of it, or if he causes or permits another to do any of those things.

[F118(9)The reference in subsection (6A) to a business in the regulated sector is to be construed in accordance with Schedule 3A.]

Textual Amendments

F116Words in s. 39(3) inserted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 117(3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C27S. 39 applied (19.2.2001) by S.I. 2001/192, reg. 3

Part VU.K. Counter-terrorist Powers

Suspected terrorists [F119etc.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F119Word in s. 40 cross-heading inserted (10.7.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 24 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/1205, art. 4(k)

40 Terrorist: interpretation.U.K.

(1)In this Part “terrorist” means a person who—

(a)has committed an offence under any of sections 11, 12, 15 to 18, 54 and 56 to 63, or

(b)is or has been concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.

(2)The reference in subsection (1)(b) to a person who has been concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism includes a reference to a person who has been, whether before or after the passing of this Act, concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism within the meaning given by section 1.

41 Arrest without warrant.U.K.

(1)A constable may arrest without a warrant a person whom he reasonably suspects to be a terrorist.

(2)Where a person is arrested under this section the provisions of Schedule 8 (detention: treatment, review and extension) shall apply.

(3)Subject to subsections (4) to (7), a person detained under this section shall (unless detained under any other power) be released not later than the end of the period of 48 hours beginning—

(a)with the time of his arrest under this section, or

(b)if he was being detained under [F120a provision listed in subsection (3A)] when he was arrested under this section, with the time when his [F121detention under that provision] began.

[F122(3A)Those provisions are—

(a)section 24 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984;

(b)Article 26 of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12));

(c)Schedule 7;

(d)section 1 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 1);

(e)Part 1 of Schedule 3 to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019;

(f)section 27 of the National Security Act 2023.]

(4)If on a review of a person’s detention under Part II of Schedule 8 the review officer does not authorise continued detention, the person shall (unless detained in accordance with subsection (5) or (6) or under any other power) be released.

(5)Where a police officer intends to make an application for a warrant under paragraph 29 of Schedule 8 extending a person’s detention, the person may be detained pending the making of the application.

(6)Where an application has been made under paragraph 29 or 36 of Schedule 8 in respect of a person’s detention, he may be detained pending the conclusion of proceedings on the application.

(7)Where an application under paragraph 29 or 36 of Schedule 8 is granted in respect of a person’s detention, he may be detained, subject to paragraph 37 of that Schedule, during the period specified in the warrant.

(8)The refusal of an application in respect of a person’s detention under paragraph 29 or 36 of Schedule 8 shall not prevent his continued detention in accordance with this section.

[F123(8ZA)Subsection (8A) applies where—

(a)a person is detained under this section in hospital, or

(b)a person detained under this section is removed to hospital because the person needs medical treatment.]

[F124(8A)[F125Where this subsection applies]—

(a)any time during which the person is being questioned in hospital or [F126(where this subsection applies by virtue of subsection (8ZA)(b))] on the way there or back for the purpose of obtaining relevant evidence is to be included in calculating any period which falls to be calculated for the purposes of this section or Part 3 of Schedule 8, but

(b)any other time when the person is in hospital or [F127(where this subsection applies by virtue of subsection (8ZA)(b))] on the way there or back is not to be included.

(8B)In subsection (8A), “relevant evidence” means, in relation to the detained person, evidence which—

(a)relates to the person's commission of an offence under any of the provisions mentioned in section 40(1)(a), or

(b)indicates that the person is a person falling within section 40(1)(b).]

(9)A person who has the powers of a constable in one Part of the United Kingdom may exercise the power under subsection (1) in any Part of the United Kingdom.

Textual Amendments

F120Words in s. 41(3)(b) substituted (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 17 para. 1(2)(a) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(d)

F121Words in s. 41(3)(b) substituted (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 17 para. 1(2)(b) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(d)

42 Search of premises.U.K.

(1)A justice of the peace may on the application of a constable issue a warrant in relation to specified premises if he is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person whom the constable reasonably suspects to be a person falling within section 40(1)(b) is to be found there.

(2)A warrant under this section shall authorise any constable to enter and search the specified premises for the purpose of arresting the person referred to in subsection (1) under section 41.

(3)In the application of subsection (1) to Scotland—

(a)“justice of the peace” includes the sheriff, and

(b)the justice of the peace or sheriff can be satisfied as mentioned in that subsection only by having heard evidence on oath.

43 Search of persons.U.K.

(1)A constable may stop and search a person whom he reasonably suspects to be a terrorist to discover whether he has in his possession anything which may constitute evidence that he is a terrorist.

(2)A constable may search a person arrested under section 41 to discover whether he has in his possession anything which may constitute evidence that he is a terrorist.

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(4)A constable may seize and retain anything which he discovers in the course of a search of a person under subsection (1) or (2) and which he reasonably suspects may constitute evidence that the person is a terrorist.

[F129(4A)Subsection (4B) applies if a constable, in exercising the power under subsection (1) to stop a person whom the constable reasonably suspects to be a terrorist, stops a vehicle (see section 116(2)).

(4B)The constable—

(a)may search the vehicle and anything in or on it to discover whether there is anything which may constitute evidence that the person concerned is a terrorist, and

(b)may seize and retain anything which the constable—

(i)discovers in the course of such a search, and

(ii)reasonably suspects may constitute evidence that the person is a terrorist.

(4C)Nothing in subsection (4B) confers a power to search any person but the power to search in that subsection is in addition to the power in subsection (1) to search a person whom the constable reasonably suspects to be a terrorist.]

(5)A person who has the powers of a constable in one Part of the United Kingdom may exercise a power under this section in any Part of the United Kingdom.

Textual Amendments

F129S. 43(4A)-(4C) inserted (10.7.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 60(2), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/1205, art. 4(d)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C28S. 43(4): power(s) of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 51-54, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 2 para. 82; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

[F13043ASearch of vehiclesU.K.

(1)Subsection (2) applies if a constable reasonably suspects that a vehicle is being used for the purposes of terrorism.

(2)The constable may stop and search—

(a)the vehicle;

(b)the driver of the vehicle;

(c)a passenger in the vehicle;

(d)anything in or on the vehicle or carried by the driver or a passenger;

to discover whether there is anything which may constitute evidence that the vehicle is being used for the purposes of terrorism.

(3)A constable may seize and retain anything which the constable—

(a)discovers in the course of a search under this section, and

(b)reasonably suspects may constitute evidence that the vehicle is being used for the purposes of terrorism.

(4)A person who has the powers of a constable in one Part of the United Kingdom may exercise a power under this section in any Part of the United Kingdom.

(5)In this section “driver”, in relation to an aircraft, hovercraft or vessel, means the captain, pilot or other person with control of the aircraft, hovercraft or vessel or any member of its crew and, in relation to a train, includes any member of its crew.]

Textual Amendments

[F131Offenders released on licence: powers in connection with protecting public from risk of terrorismU.K.

Textual Amendments

43BTerrorist offenders released on licence: arrest without warrant pending recall decisionU.K.

(1)Subject to subsection (2), a constable may arrest without warrant a terrorist offender who has been released on licence if the constable—

(a)has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the offender has breached a condition of their licence, and

(b)reasonably considers that it is necessary, for purposes connected with protecting members of the public from a risk of terrorism, to detain the offender until a recall decision is made.

(2)A terrorist offender who is detained under this section must (unless recalled or otherwise detained under any other power) be released—

(a)if a recall decision is made not to revoke the offender’s licence (and accordingly the offender is not recalled to prison), as soon as practicable after that decision is made, or

(b)if a recall decision has not been made by the end of the relevant period, at the end of that period.

(3)Part 1 of Schedule 8 makes provision that applies where a terrorist offender is arrested under this section.

(4)In this section “terrorist offender” means—

(a)an offender to whom a restricted release provision applies or would apply but for the fact that the offender has been released on licence;

(b)a life prisoner within the meaning of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (see section 34 of that Act) who is serving a sentence for an offence within section 247A(2) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003;

(c)a life prisoner within the meaning of Part 1 of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 (see section 27 of that Act) who is serving a sentence, or is subject to an order for lifelong restriction, for an offence within section 1AB(2) of that Act;

(d)a life prisoner within the meaning of the Life Sentences (Northern Ireland) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2564 (N.I. 2)) (see Article 2 of that Order) who is serving a sentence for an offence within Article 20A(2) of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1216 (N.I. 1)).

(5)For the purposes of this section—

(a)a reference to an offender who has been released on licence includes an offender who —

(i)has been released temporarily pursuant to rules made under section 47(5) of the Prison Act 1952 or section 13(1)(c) of the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 (c. 18 (N.I.)), or

(ii)has been released temporarily on licence pursuant to rules made under section 39(6) of the Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989;

(b)a reference to a condition of an offender’s licence includes a condition to which an offender’s temporary release is subject;

(c)a reference to revocation of an offender’s licence includes recall of an offender from temporary release.

(6)In this section—

  • “prison” includes any place where a person is liable to be detained;

  • “recall decision”, in relation to a terrorist offender who has been released on licence, means a decision by any person with the power to revoke the offender’s licence and recall the offender to prison whether or not to exercise that power;

  • the “relevant period” means—

    (a)

    in relation to a terrorist offender who has been released on licence under the law of England and Wales, the period of 6 hours beginning with the time of the arrest under this section;

    (b)

    in relation to a terrorist offender who has been released on licence under the law of Scotland or Northern Ireland, the period of 12 hours beginning with the time of the arrest under this section;

  • “restricted release provision” means—

    (a)

    section 247A of the Criminal Justice Act 2003;

    (b)

    section 1AB of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993;

    (c)

    Article 20A of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008.

(7)A person who has the powers of a constable in one part of the United Kingdom may exercise the power under subsection (1) in any part of the United Kingdom.]

[F13243CPower to search terrorist offenders released on licenceU.K.

(1)A constable may stop and search a terrorist offender who is within subsection (2) if the constable is satisfied that it is necessary to do so for purposes connected with protecting members of the public from a risk of terrorism.

(2)A terrorist offender is within this subsection if—

(a)the offender has been released on licence (and not recalled), and

(b)the offender’s licence includes a search condition.

(3)The power in subsection (1) may be exercised in any place to which the constable lawfully has access (whether or not it is a place to which the public has access).

(4)Subsection (5) applies if a constable, in exercising the power in subsection (1) to stop a terrorist offender, stops a vehicle (see section 116(2)).

(5)The constable may search the vehicle and anything in or on it for purposes connected with protecting members of the public from a risk of terrorism.

(6)Nothing in subsection (5) confers a power to search any person, but the power to search in that subsection is in addition to the power in subsection (1) to search a terrorist offender.

(7)The power in subsection (1) to search a terrorist offender includes power to search anything carried by the offender.

(8)Subsection (5) of section 43B applies for the purposes of this section as it applies for the purposes of that section.

(9)In this section—

  • “search condition” means a condition requiring the offender to submit to a search of their person under this section;

  • “terrorist offender” has the same meaning as in section 43B.

(10)A person who has the powers of a constable in one part of the United Kingdom may exercise a power under this section in any part of the United Kingdom.]

Textual Amendments

[F13343DSearch of premises of offender released on licence for purposes connected with protection from risk of terrorismU.K.

(1)A justice may issue a warrant under this section if, on the application of a senior police officer of the relevant force, the justice is satisfied that the requirements in subsection (2) are met.

(2)The requirements are—

(a)that the person specified in the application is a relevant offender who has been released on licence (and not recalled),

(b)that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the person resides, or may regularly be found, at premises (whether residential or otherwise) specified in the application,

(c)that it is necessary, for purposes connected with protecting members of the public from a risk of terrorism, for a constable to enter and search premises specified in the application, and

(d)the occupier of the premises is unlikely to consent to a constable entering or searching the premises specified in the application.

(3)A warrant under this section must specify each set of premises to which it relates (which are to be premises in relation to which the requirements in subsection (2)(b) to (d) are met).

(4)A warrant under this section is a warrant that authorises a constable of the relevant force, for the purposes referred to in subsection (2)(c)—

(a)to enter the premises to which it relates, and

(b)to search the premises or, if the premises are multiple occupancy premises, the relevant parts of the premises.

(5)A warrant under this section may—

(a)authorise the constable executing it to use reasonable force if necessary to enter and search the premises;

(b)authorise entry to, and search of, the premises on more than one occasion (whether on a certain number of occasions or without limit), so far as the justice who issues the warrant is satisfied that such authorisation is necessary for the purposes referred to in subsection (2)(c).

(6)For the purposes of subsection (4)—

(a)“multiple occupancy premises” are premises at which two or more individuals who are not members of the same household reside;

(b)the reference to the “relevant parts” of multiple occupancy premises is to those parts of the premises to which the constable has reasonable grounds for believing that the person to whom the warrant relates has access.

(7)Subsection (5) of section 43B applies for the purposes of this section as it applies for the purposes of that section.

(8)In this section “relevant offender” means—

(a)a prisoner to whom Chapter 6 of Part 12 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 applies (release of fixed-term prisoners);

(b)a life prisoner within the meaning of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (see section 34 of that Act);

(c)a short-term prisoner, long-term prisoner or life prisoner within the meaning of Part 1 of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 (see section 27 of that Act);

(d)a fixed-term prisoner within the meaning of Chapter 4 of Part 2 of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1216 (N.I. 1)) (see Article 16 of that Order);

(e)a life prisoner within the meaning of the Life Sentences (Northern Ireland) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2564 (N.I. 2)) (see Article 2 of that Order).

(9)In this section—

  • “justice” means—

    (a)

    a justice of the peace in England and Wales,

    (b)

    a sheriff or summary sheriff in Scotland, or

    (c)

    a lay magistrate in Northern Ireland;

  • “relevant force” means—

    (a)

    if the premises specified in the application for the warrant are in England or Wales, the police force maintained for the police area in which those premises are situated,

    (b)

    if those premises are in Scotland, the Police Service of Scotland, or

    (c)

    if those premises are in Northern Ireland, the Police Service of Northern Ireland;

  • “senior police officer” means a constable of the rank of superintendent or above.]

Textual Amendments

[F13443ESeizure and retention of items found in search under section 43C or 43DU.K.

(1)This section applies where a constable carries out—

(a)a search of a terrorist offender under section 43C(1),

(b)a search of a vehicle, or anything in or on a vehicle, under section 43C(5), or

(c)a search of premises further to a warrant issued under section 43D.

(2)A constable may seize anything that the constable finds in the course of the search if—

(a)the constable reasonably suspects that—

(i)the thing is or contains evidence in relation to an offence, and

(ii)it is necessary to seize it in order to prevent it being concealed, lost, damaged, altered or destroyed, or

(b)the constable reasonably believes that it is necessary to do so for the purpose of ascertaining—

(i)whether the offender has breached a condition of the offender’s licence, and

(ii)if so, whether the breach affects the risk of terrorism to which members of the public are exposed.

(3)Anything seized under subsection (2) may be—

(a)subjected to tests;

(b)retained for as long as is necessary in all the circumstances (but see subsection (5)).

(4)In particular (and regardless of the ground on which the thing was seized)—

(a)if a constable has reasonable grounds for believing that the thing is or contains evidence in relation to an offence, it may be retained—

(i)for use as evidence at a trial for an offence, or

(ii)for forensic examination or for investigation in connection with an offence;

(b)if a constable has reasonable grounds for believing that the thing has been obtained in consequence of the commission of an offence, it may be retained in order to establish its lawful owner.

(5)Anything seized under subsection (2)(b) that is not retained as mentioned in subsection (4)(a) or (b) may be retained for a maximum period of 7 days beginning with the day after the day on which the thing is seized.

(6)Nothing may be retained for either of the purposes mentioned in subsection (4)(a) if a photograph or copy would be sufficient for that purpose.

(7)In this section “offender” means—

(a)in relation to a search under section 43C, the terrorist offender to whom the search relates;

(b)in relation to a search under section 43D, the relevant offender in relation to whom the warrant authorising the search was issued.

(8)Nothing in this section affects any power of a court to make an order under section 1 of the Police (Property) Act 1897.]

Textual Amendments

F135...U.K.

Textual Amendments

F135Ss. 44-47 and the cross-heading before s. 44 repealed (10.7.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 59, 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 4 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/1205, art. 4(c)(l)

F13544 Authorisations.U.K.

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Modifications etc. (not altering text)

F13545 Exercise of power.U.K.

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Modifications etc. (not altering text)

F13546 Duration of authorisation.U.K.

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Modifications etc. (not altering text)

F13547 Offences.U.K.

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Modifications etc. (not altering text)

[F136Powers to stop and search in specified locationsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F136S. 47A and cross-heading inserted (10.7.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 61(1), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/1205, art. 4(e)

47ASearches in specified areas or placesU.K.

(1)A senior police officer may give an authorisation under subsection (2) or (3) in relation to a specified area or place if the officer—

(a)reasonably suspects that an act of terrorism will take place; and

(b)reasonably considers that—

(i)the authorisation is necessary to prevent such an act;

(ii)the specified area or place is no greater than is necessary to prevent such an act; and

(iii)the duration of the authorisation is no longer than is necessary to prevent such an act.

(2)An authorisation under this subsection authorises any constable in uniform to stop a vehicle in the specified area or place and to search—

(a)the vehicle;

(b)the driver of the vehicle;

(c)a passenger in the vehicle;

(d)anything in or on the vehicle or carried by the driver or a passenger.

(3)An authorisation under this subsection authorises any constable in uniform to stop a pedestrian in the specified area or place and to search—

(a)the pedestrian;

(b)anything carried by the pedestrian.

(4)A constable in uniform may exercise the power conferred by an authorisation under subsection (2) or (3) only for the purpose of discovering whether there is anything which may constitute evidence that the vehicle concerned is being used for the purposes of terrorism or (as the case may be) that the person concerned is a person falling within section 40(1)(b).

(5)But the power conferred by such an authorisation may be exercised whether or not the constable reasonably suspects that there is such evidence.

(6)A constable may seize and retain anything which the constable—

(a)discovers in the course of a search under such an authorisation; and

(b)reasonably suspects may constitute evidence that the vehicle concerned is being used for the purposes of terrorism or (as the case may be) that the person concerned is a person falling within section 40(1)(b).

(7)Schedule 6B (which makes supplementary provision about authorisations under this section) has effect.

(8)In this section—

  • “driver” has the meaning given by section 43A(5);

  • “senior police officer” has the same meaning as in Schedule 6B (see paragraph 14(1) and (2) of that Schedule);

  • “specified” means specified in an authorisation.]

[F137Code of practice relating to sections 43, 43A and 47AU.K.

Textual Amendments

F137Ss. 47AA-47AE and cross-heading inserted (9.5.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 62, 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/1205, art. 2

47AACode of practice relating to sections 43, 43A [F138, 43C] and 47AU.K.

(1)The Secretary of State must prepare a code of practice containing guidance about—

(a)the exercise of the powers conferred by sections 43 [F139, 43A and 43C],

(b)the exercise of the powers to give an authorisation under section 47A(2) or (3),

(c)the exercise of the powers conferred by such an authorisation and section 47A(6), and

(d)such other matters in connection with the exercise of any of the powers mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

(2)Such a code may make different provision for different purposes.

(3)In the course of preparing such a code, the Secretary of State must consult the Lord Advocate and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

Textual Amendments

47ABIssuing of codeU.K.

(1)The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament—

(a)a code of practice prepared under section 47AA, and

(b)a draft of an order providing for the code to come into force.

(2)The Secretary of State must make the order and issue the code if the draft of the order is approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

(3)The Secretary of State must not make the order or issue the code unless the draft of the order is so approved.

(4)The Secretary of State must prepare another code of practice under section 47AA if—

(a)the draft of the order is not so approved, and

(b)the Secretary of State considers that there is no realistic prospect that it will be so approved.

(5)A code comes into force in accordance with an order under this section.

47ACAlteration or replacement of codeU.K.

(1)The Secretary of State—

(a)must keep the search powers code under review, and

(b)may prepare an alteration to the code or a replacement code.

(2)Before preparing an alteration or a replacement code, the Secretary of State must consult the Lord Advocate and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

(3)Section 47AB (other than subsection (4)) applies to an alteration or a replacement code prepared under this section as it applies to a code prepared under section 47AA.

(4)In this section “the search powers code” means the code of practice issued under section 47AB (2) (as altered or replaced from time to time).

47ADPublication of codeU.K.

(1)The Secretary of State must publish the code (and any replacement code) issued under section 47AB (2).

(2)The Secretary of State must publish—

(a)any alteration issued under section 47AB (2), or

(b)the code or replacement code as altered by it.

47AEEffect of codeU.K.

(1)A constable must have regard to the search powers code when exercising any powers to which the code relates.

(2)A failure on the part of a constable to act in accordance with any provision of the search powers code does not of itself make that person liable to criminal or civil proceedings.

(3)The search powers code is admissible in evidence in any such proceedings.

(4)A court or tribunal may, in particular, take into account a failure by a constable to have regard to the search powers code in determining a question in any such proceedings.

(5)The references in this section to a constable include, in relation to any functions exercisable by a person by virtue of F140... paragraph 16 of Schedule 2A to the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003 (search powers in specified areas or places for community support officers), references to that person.

(6)In this section “the search powers code” means the code of practice issued under section 47AB (2) (as altered or replaced from time to time).]

Textual Amendments

F140Words in s. 47AE(5) omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 12 para. 13

ParkingU.K.

48 Authorisations.U.K.

(1)An authorisation under this section authorises any constable in uniform to prohibit or restrict the parking of vehicles on a road specified in the authorisation.

(2)An authorisation may be given only if the person giving it considers it expedient for the prevention of acts of terrorism.

(3)An authorisation may be given—

(a)where the road specified is [F141in England and Wales] and is wholly or partly within a police area other than one mentioned in paragraphs (b) or (c), by a police officer for the area who is of at least the rank of assistant chief constable;

(b)where the road specified is wholly or partly in the metropolitan police district, by a police officer for the district who is of at least the rank of commander of the metropolitan police;

(c)where the road specified is wholly or partly in the City of London, by a police officer for the City who is of at least the rank of commander in the City of London police force;

[F142(ca)where the road specified is in Scotland, by a constable of the Police Service of Scotland who is of at least the rank of assistant chief constable;]

(d)where the road specified is in Northern Ireland, by a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary who is of at least the rank of assistant chief constable.

(4)If an authorisation is given orally, the person giving it shall confirm it in writing as soon as is reasonably practicable.

Textual Amendments

49 Exercise of power.U.K.

(1)The power conferred by an authorisation under section 48 shall be exercised by placing a traffic sign on the road concerned.

(2)A constable exercising the power conferred by an authorisation under section 48 may suspend a parking place.

(3)Where a parking place is suspended under subsection (2), the suspension shall be treated as a restriction imposed by virtue of section 48—

(a)for the purposes of section 99 of the M24Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (removal of vehicles illegally parked, &c.) and of any regulations in force under that section, and

(b)for the purposes of Articles 47 and 48 of the M25Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (in relation to Northern Ireland).

Marginal Citations

50 Duration of authorisation.U.K.

(1)An authorisation under section 48 has effect, subject to subsections (2) and (3), during the period specified in the authorisation.

(2)The period specified shall not exceed 28 days.

(3)An authorisation may be renewed in writing by the person who gave it or by a person who could have given it; and subsections (1) and (2) shall apply as if a new authorisation were given on each occasion on which the authorisation is renewed.

51 Offences.U.K.

(1)A person commits an offence if he parks a vehicle in contravention of a prohibition or restriction imposed by virtue of section 48.

(2)A person commits an offence if—

(a)he is the driver or other person in charge of a vehicle which has been permitted to remain at rest in contravention of any prohibition or restriction imposed by virtue of section 48, and

(b)he fails to move the vehicle when ordered to do so by a constable in uniform.

(3)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that he had a reasonable excuse for the act or omission in question.

(4)Possession of a current disabled person’s badge shall not itself constitute a reasonable excuse for the purposes of subsection (3).

(5)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.

(6)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (2) shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

52 Interpretation.U.K.

In sections 48 to 51—

  • “disabled person’s badge” means a badge issued, or having effect as if issued, under any regulations for the time being in force under section 21 of the M26Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (in relation to England and Wales and Scotland) or section 14 of the M27Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (in relation to Northern Ireland);

  • “driver” means, in relation to a vehicle which has been left on any road, the person who was driving it when it was left there;

  • “parking” means leaving a vehicle or permitting it to remain at rest;

  • “traffic sign” has the meaning given in section 142(1) of the M28Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (in relation to England and Wales and Scotland) and in Article 28 of the M29Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (in relation to Northern Ireland);

  • “vehicle” has the same meaning as in section 99(5) of the M30Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (in relation to England and Wales and Scotland) and Article 47(4) of the M31Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (in relation to Northern Ireland).

Marginal Citations

Port and border controlsU.K.

53 Port and border controls.U.K.

(1)Schedule 7 (port and border controls) shall have effect.

(2)The Secretary of State may by order repeal paragraph 16 of Schedule 7.

(3)The powers conferred by Schedule 7 shall be exercisable notwithstanding the rights conferred by section 1 of the M32Immigration Act 1971 (general principles regulating entry into and staying in the United Kingdom).

Marginal Citations

Part VIU.K. Miscellaneous

Terrorist offencesU.K.

54 Weapons training.U.K.

(1)A person commits an offence if he provides instruction or training in the making or use of—

(a)firearms,

[F143(aa)radioactive material or weapons designed or adapted for the discharge of any radioactive material,]

(b)explosives, or

(c)chemical, biological or nuclear weapons.

(2)A person commits an offence if he receives instruction or training in the making or use of—

(a)firearms,

[F143(aa)radioactive material or weapons designed or adapted for the discharge of any radioactive material,]

(b)explosives, or

(c)chemical, biological or nuclear weapons.

(3)A person commits an offence if he invites another to receive instruction or training and the receipt—

(a)would constitute an offence under subsection (2), or

(b)would constitute an offence under subsection (2) but for the fact that it is to take place outside the United Kingdom.

(4)For the purpose of subsections (1) and (3)—

(a)a reference to the provision of instruction includes a reference to making it available either generally or to one or more specific persons, and

(b)an invitation to receive instruction or training may be either general or addressed to one or more specific persons.

(5)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section in relation to instruction or training to prove that his action or involvement was wholly for a purpose other than assisting, preparing for or participating in terrorism.

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

(a)on conviction on indictment, to [F144imprisonment for life] , to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

(7)F145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(8)F145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(9)F145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F143S. 54(1)(aa)(2)(aa) inserted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 120(1)

55 Weapons training: interpretation.U.K.

In section 54—

  • [F146 “ biological weapon ” means a biological agent or toxin (within the meaning of the Biological Weapons Act 1974) in a form capable of use for hostile purposes or anything to which section 1(1)(b) of that Act applies, ]

  • “chemical weapon” has the meaning given by section 1 of the M33Chemical Weapons Act 1996, and

  • [F147 “ radioactive material ” means radioactive material capable of endangering life or causing harm to human health, ]

  • F148. . .

Textual Amendments

F146Words in s. 55 substituted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 120(2)(a)

F147Words in s. 55 inserted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 120(2)(b)

F148Words in s. 55 repealed (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, ss. 120(2)(c), 125, Sch. 8 Pt. 7

Marginal Citations

56 Directing terrorist organisation.U.K.

(1)A person commits an offence if he directs, at any level, the activities of an organisation which is concerned in the commission of acts of terrorism.

(2)A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for life.

57 Possession for terrorist purposes.U.K.

(1)A person commits an offence if he possesses an article in circumstances which give rise to a reasonable suspicion that his possession is for a purpose connected with the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism.

(2)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that his possession of the article was not for a purpose connected with the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism.

(3)In proceedings for an offence under this section, if it is proved that an article—

(a)was on any premises at the same time as the accused, or

(b)was on premises of which the accused was the occupier or which he habitually used otherwise than as a member of the public,

the court may assume that the accused possessed the article, unless he proves that he did not know of its presence on the premises or that he had no control over it.

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

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [F14915 years] , to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

Textual Amendments

F149Words in s. 57(4)(a) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 13(1) (with (2)); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

58 Collection of information.U.K.

(1)A person commits an offence if—

(a)he collects or makes a record of information of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, F150...

(b)he possesses a document or record containing information of that kind [F151, or

(c)the person views, or otherwise accesses, by means of the internet a document or record containing information of that kind.]

[F152(1A)The cases in which a person collects or makes a record for the purposes of subsection (1)(a) include (but are not limited to) those in which the person does so by means of the internet (whether by downloading the record or otherwise).]

(2)In this section “record” includes a photographic or electronic record.

(3)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that he had a reasonable excuse for his action or possession.

[F153(3A)The cases in which a person has a reasonable excuse for the purposes of subsection (3) include (but are not limited to) those in which—

(a)at the time of the person's action or possession the person did not know, and had no reason to believe, that the document or record in question contained, or was likely to contain, information of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, or

(b)the person's action or possession was for the purposes of—

(i)carrying out work as a journalist, or

(ii)academic research.]

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

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [F15415 years], to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

(5)F155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6)F155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(7)F155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F150Word in s. 58(1)(a) omitted (12.4.2019) by virtue of Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), ss. 3(2)(a), 27(3) (with s. 25(1))

F151S. 58(1)(c) and preceding word inserted (12.4.2019) by Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), ss. 3(2)(b), 27(3) (with s. 25(1))

F154Words in s. 58(4)(a) substituted (12.4.2019) by Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), ss. 7(3), 27(3) (with s. 25(2))

[F15658AEliciting, publishing or communicating information about members of armed forces etcU.K.

(1)A person commits an offence who—

(a)elicits or attempts to elicit information about an individual who is or has been—

(i)a member of Her Majesty's forces,

(ii)a member of any of the intelligence services, or

(iii)a constable,

which is of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, or

(b)publishes or communicates any such information.

(2)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that they had a reasonable excuse for their action.

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

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [F15715 years] or to a fine, or to both;

(b)on summary conviction—

(i)in England and Wales or Scotland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both;

(ii)in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both.

[F158(3A)In subsection (3)(b)(i), in its application to England and Wales, the reference to 12 months is to be read as a reference to the general limit in a magistrates’ court.]

(4) In this section “ the intelligence services ” means the Security Service, the Secret Intelligence Service and GCHQ (within the meaning of section 3 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994 (c. 13)).

(5)Schedule 8A to this Act contains supplementary provisions relating to the offence under this section.]

Textual Amendments

F156S. 58A inserted (16.2.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 76(1)(2), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/58, art. 2(d)

[F159Entering or remaining in designated areas overseasU.K.

Textual Amendments

F159Ss. 58B, 58C and cross-heading inserted (12.4.2019) by Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), ss. 4(2), 27(3)

58BEntering or remaining in a designated areaU.K.

(1)Subject to subsections (3) and (4), a person commits an offence if—

(a)the person enters, or remains in, a designated area, and

(b)the person is a United Kingdom national, or a United Kingdom resident, at the time of entering the area or at any time during which the person remains there.

(2)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that the person had a reasonable excuse for entering, or remaining in, the designated area.

(3)A person does not commit an offence under this section of entering, or remaining in, a designated area if—

(a)the person is already travelling to, or is already in, the area on the day on which it becomes a designated area, and

(b)the person leaves the area before the end of the period of one month beginning with that day.

(4)A person does not commit an offence under this section of entering, or remaining in, a designated area if—

(a)the person enters, or remains in, a designated area involuntarily, or

(b)the person enters, or remains in, a designated area for or in connection with one or more of the purposes mentioned in subsection (5).

(5)The purposes are—

(a)providing aid of a humanitarian nature;

(b)satisfying an obligation to appear before a court or other body exercising judicial power;

(c)carrying out work for the government of a country other than the United Kingdom (including service in or with the country's armed forces);

(d)carrying out work for the United Nations or an agency of the United Nations;

(e)carrying out work as a journalist;

(f)attending the funeral of a relative or visiting a relative who is terminally ill;

(g)providing care for a relative who is unable to care for themselves without such assistance.

(6)But a person does not commit an offence of entering or remaining in a designated area by virtue of subsection (4)(b) only if—

(a)the person enters or remains in the area exclusively for or in connection with one or more of the purposes mentioned in subsection (5), or

(b)in a case where the person enters or remains in the area for or in connection with any other purpose or purposes (in addition to one or more of the purposes mentioned in subsection (5)), the other purpose or purposes provide a reasonable excuse for doing so under subsection (2).

(7)The Secretary of State may by regulations add a purpose to or remove a purpose from subsection (5).

(8)For the purposes of subsection (5)—

(a)the reference to the provision of aid of a humanitarian nature does not include the provision of aid in contravention of internationally recognised principles and standards applicable to the provision of humanitarian aid;

(b)references to the carrying out of work do not include the carrying out of any act which constitutes an offence in a part of the United Kingdom or would do so if the act occurred in a part of the United Kingdom;

(c)a person is “terminally ill” at any time if at that time the person suffers from a progressive disease and the person's death in consequence of that disease can reasonably be expected within 6 months.

(9)A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, or to a fine, or to both.

(10)In this section—

  • “designated area” means an area outside the United Kingdom that is for the time being designated for the purposes of this section in regulations under section 58C;

  • “relative” means spouse or civil partner, brother, sister, ancestor or lineal descendant;

  • “United Kingdom national” means an individual who is—

    (a)

    a British citizen, a British overseas territories citizen, a British National (Overseas) or a British Overseas citizen,

    (b)

    a person who under the British Nationality Act 1981 is a British subject, or

    (c)

    a British protected person within the meaning of that Act;

  • “United Kingdom resident” means an individual who is resident in the United Kingdom.

(11)The reference in subsection (3) to the day on which an area becomes a designated area is a reference to the day on which regulations under section 58C come into force designating the area for the purposes of this section.

(12)Nothing in this section imposes criminal liability on any person acting on behalf of, or holding office under, the Crown.

58CSection 58B: designated areasU.K.

(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations designate an area outside the United Kingdom as a designated area for the purposes of section 58B if the following condition is met.

(2)The condition is that the Secretary of State is satisfied that it is necessary, for the purpose of protecting members of the public from a risk of terrorism, to restrict United Kingdom nationals and United Kingdom residents from entering, or remaining in, the area.

(3)The reference in subsection (2) to the public includes a reference to the public of a country other than the United Kingdom.

(4)Where an area is designated by regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must—

(a)keep under review whether the condition in subsection (2) continues to be met in relation to the area, and

(b)if the Secretary of State determines that the condition is no longer met, revoke the regulations (or revoke them so far as they have effect in relation to that area if the regulations designate more than one area).

(5)Regulations under this section cease to have effect at the end of the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which they are made (unless they cease to have effect at an earlier time as a result of their revocation or by virtue of section 123(6ZA)(b)).

(6)Subsection (5) does not prevent the making of new regulations to the same or similar effect.

(7)In this section “designated area”, “United Kingdom national” and “United Kingdom resident” have the same meaning as in section 58B.]

Inciting terrorism overseasU.K.

59 England and Wales.E+W

(1)A person commits an offence if—

(a)he incites another person to commit an act of terrorism wholly or partly outside the United Kingdom, and

(b)the act would, if committed in England and Wales, constitute one of the offences listed in subsection (2).

(2)Those offences are—

(a)murder,

(b)an offence under section 18 of the Offences against the M34Person Act 1861 (wounding with intent),

(c)an offence under section 23 or 24 of that Act (poison),

(d)an offence under section 28 or 29 of that Act (explosions), and

(e)an offence under section 1(2) of the M35Criminal Damage Act 1971 (endangering life by damaging property).

(3)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable to any penalty to which he would be liable on conviction of the offence listed in subsection (2) which corresponds to the act which he incites.

(4)For the purposes of subsection (1) it is immaterial whether or not the person incited is in the United Kingdom at the time of the incitement.

(5)Nothing in this section imposes criminal liability on any person acting on behalf of, or holding office under, the Crown.

Marginal Citations

60 Northern Ireland.N.I.

(1)A person commits an offence if—

(a)he incites another person to commit an act of terrorism wholly or partly outside the United Kingdom, and

(b)the act would, if committed in Northern Ireland, constitute one of the offences listed in subsection (2).

(2)Those offences are—

(a)murder,

(b)an offence under section 18 of the Offences against the M36Person Act 1861 (wounding with intent),

(c)an offence under section 23 or 24 of that Act (poison),

(d)an offence under section 28 or 29 of that Act (explosions), and

(e)an offence under Article 3(2) of the M37Criminal Damage (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (endangering life by damaging property).

(3)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable to any penalty to which he would be liable on conviction of the offence listed in subsection (2) which corresponds to the act which he incites.

(4)For the purposes of subsection (1) it is immaterial whether or not the person incited is in the United Kingdom at the time of the incitement.

(5)Nothing in this section imposes criminal liability on any person acting on behalf of, or holding office under, the Crown.

Marginal Citations

61 Scotland.S

(1)A person commits an offence if—

(a)he incites another person to commit an act of terrorism wholly or partly outside the United Kingdom, and

(b)the act would, if committed in Scotland, constitute one of the offences listed in subsection (2).

(2)Those offences are—

(a)murder,

(b)assault to severe injury, and

(c)reckless conduct which causes actual injury.

(3)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable to any penalty to which he would be liable on conviction of the offence listed in subsection (2) which corresponds to the act which he incites.

(4)For the purposes of subsection (1) it is immaterial whether or not the person incited is in the United Kingdom at the time of the incitement.

(5)Nothing in this section imposes criminal liability on any person acting on behalf of, or holding office under, the Crown.

Terrorist bombing and finance offencesU.K.

62 Terrorist bombing: jurisdiction.U.K.

(1)If—

(a)a person does anything outside the United Kingdom as an act of terrorism or for the purposes of terrorism, and

(b)his action would have constituted the commission of one of the offences listed in subsection (2) if it had been done in the United Kingdom,

he shall be guilty of the offence.

(2)The offences referred to in subsection (1)(b) are—

(a)an offence under section 2, 3 or 5 of the M38Explosive Substances Act 1883 (causing explosions, &c.),

(b)an offence under section 1 of the M39Biological Weapons Act 1974 (biological weapons), and

(c)an offence under section 2 of the M40Chemical Weapons Act 1996 (chemical weapons).

Marginal Citations

63 Terrorist finance: jurisdiction.U.K.

(1)If—

(a)a person does anything outside the United Kingdom, and

(b)his action would have constituted the commission of an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 if it had been done in the United Kingdom,

he shall be guilty of the offence.

(2)For the purposes of subsection (1)(b), section 18(1)(b) shall be read as if for “the jurisdiction” there were substituted “ a jurisdiction ”.

64 Extradition.U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F160S. 64 repealed (1.1.2004 subject to savings in the commencing S.I.) by Extradition Act 2003 (c. 41), ss. 219(1), 220, Sch. 3 para. 11, Sch. 4; S.I. 2003/3103, art. 2 (with arts. 3-5) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3312 and S.I. 2003/3258)

[F161Extra-territorial jurisdiction for other terrorist offences etc.U.K.

Textual Amendments

F161Ss. 63A-63E and preceding cross-heading inserted (26.4.2004) by Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32), s. 52; S.I. 2004/786, art. 3

63AOther terrorist offences under this Act: jurisdictionU.K.

(1)If—

(a)a United Kingdom national or a United Kingdom resident does anything outside the United Kingdom, and

(b)his action, if done in any part of the United Kingdom, would have constituted an offence under F162. . . any of sections 56 to 61,

he shall be guilty in that part of the United Kingdom of the offence.

(2) For the purposes of this section and sections 63B and 63C a “ United Kingdom national ” means an individual who is—

(a)a British citizen, a British overseas territories citizen, a British National (Overseas) or a British Overseas citizen,

(b)a person who under the British Nationality Act 1981 is a British subject, or

(c)a British protected person within the meaning of that Act.

(3) For the purposes of this section and sections 63B and 63C a “ United Kingdom resident ” means an individual who is resident in the United Kingdom.

Textual Amendments

F162Words in s. 63A(1)(b) repealed (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 37(5), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

63BTerrorist attacks abroad by UK nationals or residents: jurisdictionU.K.

(1)If—

(a)a United Kingdom national or a United Kingdom resident does anything outside the United Kingdom as an act of terrorism or for the purposes of terrorism, and

(b)his action, if done in any part of the United Kingdom, would have constituted an offence listed in subsection (2),

he shall be guilty in that part of the United Kingdom of the offence.

(2)These are the offences—

(a)murder, manslaughter, culpable homicide, rape, assault causing injury, assault to injury, kidnapping, abduction or false imprisonment,

(b)an offence under section 4, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 or 64 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861,

(c)an offence under any of sections 1 to 5 of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981,

(d)the uttering of a forged document or an offence under section 46A of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995,

(e)an offence under section 1 or 2 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971,

(f)an offence under Article 3 or 4 of the Criminal Damage (Northern Ireland) Order 1977,

(g)malicious mischief,

(h)wilful fire-raising.

63C Terrorist attacks abroad on UK nationals, residents and diplomatic staff etc : jurisdiction U.K.

(1)If—

(a)a person does anything outside the United Kingdom as an act of terrorism or for the purposes of terrorism,

(b)his action is done to, or in relation to, a United Kingdom national, a United Kingdom resident or a protected person, and

(c)his action, if done in any part of the United Kingdom, would have constituted an offence listed in subsection (2),

he shall be guilty in that part of the United Kingdom of the offence.

(2)These are the offences—

(a)murder, manslaughter, culpable homicide, rape, assault causing injury, assault to injury, kidnapping, abduction or false imprisonment,

(b)an offence under section 4, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 or 64 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861,

(c)an offence under section 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5(1) or (3) of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981,

(d)the uttering of a forged document or an offence under section 46A(1) of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995.

(3)For the purposes of this section and section 63D a person is a protected person if—

(a)he is a member of a United Kingdom diplomatic mission within the meaning of Article 1(b) of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations signed in 1961 (as that Article has effect in the United Kingdom by virtue of section 2 of and Schedule 1 to the Diplomatic Privileges Act 1964),

(b)he is a member of a United Kingdom consular post within the meaning of Article 1(g) of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations signed in 1963 (as that Article has effect in the United Kingdom by virtue of section 1 of and Schedule 1 to the Consular Relations Act 1968),

(c)he carries out any functions for the purposes of the [F163the European Medicines Agency] , or

(d)he carries out any functions for the purposes of a body specified in an order made by the Secretary of State.

(4)The Secretary of State may specify a body under subsection (3)(d) only if—

(a)it is established by or under the [F164Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union] or the Treaty on European Union, and

(b)the principal place in which its functions are carried out is a place in the United Kingdom.

(5)If in any proceedings a question arises as to whether a person is or was a protected person, a certificate—

(a)issued by or under the authority of the Secretary of State, and

(b)stating any fact relating to the question,

is to be conclusive evidence of that fact.

Textual Amendments

63DTerrorist attacks or threats abroad in connection with UK diplomatic premises etc: jurisdictionU.K.

(1)If—

(a)a person does anything outside the United Kingdom as an act of terrorism or for the purposes of terrorism,

(b)his action is done in connection with an attack on relevant premises or on a vehicle ordinarily used by a protected person,

(c)the attack is made when a protected person is on or in the premises or vehicle, and

(d)his action, if done in any part of the United Kingdom, would have constituted an offence listed in subsection (2),

he shall be guilty in that part of the United Kingdom of the offence.

(2)These are the offences—

(a)an offence under section 1 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971,

(b)an offence under Article 3 of the Criminal Damage (Northern Ireland) Order 1977,

(c)malicious mischief,

(d)wilful fire-raising.

(3)If—

(a)a person does anything outside the United Kingdom as an act of terrorism or for the purposes of terrorism,

(b)his action consists of a threat of an attack on relevant premises or on a vehicle ordinarily used by a protected person,

(c)the attack is threatened to be made when a protected person is, or is likely to be, on or in the premises or vehicle, and

(d)his action, if done in any part of the United Kingdom, would have constituted an offence listed in subsection (4),

he shall be guilty in that part of the United Kingdom of the offence.

(4)These are the offences—

(a)an offence under section 2 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971,

(b)an offence under Article 4 of the Criminal Damage (Northern Ireland) Order 1977,

(c)breach of the peace (in relation to Scotland only).

(5) “ Relevant premises ” means—

(a)premises at which a protected person resides or is staying, or

(b)premises which a protected person uses for the purpose of carrying out his functions as such a person.

63ESections 63B to 63D: supplementaryU.K.

(1)Proceedings for an offence which (disregarding the Acts listed in subsection (2)) would not be an offence apart from section 63B, 63C or 63D are not to be started—

(a)in England and Wales, except by or with the consent of the Attorney General,

(b)in Northern Ireland, except by or with the consent of the Advocate General for Northern Ireland.

(2)These are the Acts—

(a)the Internationally Protected Persons Act 1978,

(b)the Suppression of Terrorism Act 1978,

(c)the Nuclear Material (Offences) Act 1983,

(d)the United Nations Personnel Act 1997.

(3)For the purposes of sections 63C and 63D it is immaterial whether a person knows that another person is a United Kingdom national, a United Kingdom resident or a protected person.

(4)In relation to any time before the coming into force of section 27(1) of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002, the reference in subsection (1)(b) to the Advocate General for Northern Ireland is to be read as a reference to the Attorney General for Northern Ireland.]

[F165Counter-terrorism financial investigatorsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F165S. 63F and cross-heading inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(2), 58(4)(6)

63FCounter-terrorism financial investigatorsU.K.

(1)The metropolitan police force must provide a system for the accreditation of financial investigators (“counter-terrorism financial investigators”).

(2)The system of accreditation must include provision for—

(a)the monitoring of the performance of counter-terrorism financial investigators,

(b)the withdrawal of accreditation from any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any condition subject to which he or she was accredited, and

(c)securing that decisions under that system which concern—

(i)the grant or withdrawal of accreditations, or

(ii)the monitoring of the performance of counter-terrorism financial investigators,

are taken without regard to their effect on operations by the metropolitan police force or any other person.

(3)A person may be accredited if he or she is—

(a)a member of the civilian staff of a police force in England and Wales (including the metropolitan police force), within the meaning of Part 1 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011;

(b)a member of staff of the City of London police force;

(c)a member of staff of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

(4)A person may be accredited—

(a)in relation to this Act;

(b)in relation to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001;

(c)in relation to particular provisions of this Act or of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001.

(5)But the accreditation may be limited to specified purposes.

(6)A reference in this Act or in the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 to a counter-terrorism financial investigator is to be construed accordingly.

(7)The metropolitan police force must make provision for the training of persons in—

(a)financial investigation,

(b)the operation of this Act, and

(c)the operation of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001.]

Part VIIN.I. Northern Ireland

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C31Pt. VII (ss. 65-113): for the duration of Pt. VII see ss. 112, 113 by virtue of 2000 c. 11, ss. 112(1)(4), 128

Pt. VII (ss. 65-113) continued ( temp. from 19.2.2002 until 18.2.2003) by S.I. 2002/365, art. 2

Pt. VII (ss. 65-113) continued (temp. from 19.2.2003 until 18.2.2004) by The Terrorism Act 2000 (Continuance of Part VII) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/427), art. 2

Pt. VII (ss. 65-113) continued (temp. from 19.2.2004 until 18.2.2005) by The Terrorism Act 2000 (Continuance of Part VII) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/431), art. 2

Pt. VII (ss. 65-113) continued (temp. from 19.2.2005 until 18.2.2006) by The Terrorism Act 2000 (Continuance of Part VII) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/350), art. 2

Pt. VII (except s. 78) continued (temp. from 19.2.2006 until 31.7.2007) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), s. 1(1)(2)

Pt. VII: power to continue specified provisions conferred (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {1(3)}, 2(1)(2)

C32Pt. VII: saving (at the end of 31.7.2007 in accordance with art. 1(3)) for effect of Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 6), s. 1(2)(b) with transitional provisions and savings in The Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2259), arts. 3, 5, Sch.

Scheduled offencesN.I.

65 Scheduled offence: interpretation.N.I.

(1)In this Part “scheduled offence” means, subject to any relevant note in Part I or III of Schedule 9, an offence specified in either of those Parts.

(2)Part II of that Schedule shall have effect in respect of offences related to those specified in Part I.

(3)The Secretary of State may by order—

(a)add an offence to Part I or II of Schedule 9;

(b)remove an offence from Part I or II of that Schedule;

(c)amend Part I or II of that Schedule in some other way.

66 Preliminary inquiry.N.I.

(1)In proceedings before a magistrates’ court for a scheduled offence, if the prosecution requests the court to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the offence the court shall grant the request.

(2)In subsection (1) “preliminary inquiry” means a preliminary inquiry under the M41Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.

(3)Subsection (1)—

(a)shall apply notwithstanding anything in Article 31 of that Order,

(b)shall not apply in respect of an offence where the court considers that in the interests of justice a preliminary investigation should be conducted into the offence under that Order, and

(c)shall not apply in respect of an extra-territorial offence (as defined in section 1(3) of the M42Criminal Jurisdiction Act 1975)).

(4)Where a person charged with a scheduled offence is also charged with a non-scheduled offence, the non-scheduled offence shall be treated as a scheduled offence for the purposes of this section.

Marginal Citations

67 Limitation of power to grant bail.N.I.

(1)This section applies to a person who—

(a)has attained the age of fourteen, and

(b)is charged with a scheduled offence which is neither being tried summarily nor certified by the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland as suitable for summary trial.

(2)Subject to subsections (6) and (7), a person to whom this section applies shall not be admitted to bail except—

(a)by a judge of the High Court or the Court of Appeal, or

(b)by the judge of the court of trial on adjourning the trial of a person charged with a scheduled offence.

(3)F166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4)F166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(5)Without prejudice to any other power to impose conditions on admission to bail, a judge admitting a person to bail under this section may impose such conditions as he considers—

(a)likely to result in the person’s appearance at the time and place required, or

(b)necessary in the interests of justice or for the prevention of crime.

(6)Subsection (7) applies where a person to whom this section applies is a serving member of—

(a)any of Her Majesty’s forces, or

(b)the Royal Ulster Constabulary or the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve.

(7)Where this subsection applies to a person he may be admitted to bail on condition that he is held in military or police custody if the person granting bail is satisfied that suitable arrangements have been made; and—

(a)bail on that condition may be granted by a judge or a resident magistrate, and

(b)it shall be lawful for the person to be held in military or police custody in accordance with the conditions of his bail.

Textual Amendments

68 Bail: legal aid.N.I.

(1)Where it appears to a judge of the High Court or the Court of Appeal—

(a)that a person charged with a scheduled offence intends to apply to be admitted to bail,

(b)that it is desirable in the interests of justice that he should have legal aid, and

(c)that he has not sufficient means to enable him to obtain that aid,

the judge may assign to him a solicitor and counsel, or counsel only, in the application for bail.

(2)If on a question of granting a person free legal aid under this section there is a doubt—

(a)whether his means are sufficient to enable him to obtain legal aid, or

(b)whether it is desirable in the interests of justice that he should have free legal aid,

the doubt shall be resolved in favour of granting him free legal aid.

(3)Articles 32, 36 and 40 of the M43Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (statements, payments, rules and stamp duty) shall apply in relation to legal aid under this section as they apply in relation to legal aid under Part III of that Order as if legal aid under this section were given in pursuance of a criminal aid certificate under Article 29 of that Order.

Marginal Citations

69 Maximum period of remand in custody.N.I.

(1)The period for which a person charged with a scheduled offence may be remanded in custody by a magistrates’ court shall be a period of not more than 28 days beginning with the day following that on which he is remanded.

(2)Subsection (1) has effect—

(a)notwithstanding Article 47(2) F167. . . of the M44Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, and

(b)whether or not a person is also charged with a non-scheduled offence.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

70 Young persons: custody on remand, &c.N.I.

F168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

71 Directions under section 70.N.I.

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Textual Amendments

72 Time limits for preliminary proceedings.N.I.

(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision, in respect of a specified preliminary stage of proceedings for a scheduled offence, as to the maximum period—

(a)to be allowed to the prosecution to complete the stage;

(b)during which the accused may, while awaiting completion of the stage, be in the custody of a magistrates’ court or the Crown Court in relation to the offence.

(2)The regulations may, in particular—

(a)provide for a specified law about bail to apply in relation to cases to which custody or overall time limits apply (subject to any modifications which the Secretary of State considers it necessary to specify in the regulations);

(b)provide for time limits to cease to have effect in cases where the [F170 Advocate General for Northern Ireland ] certifies after the institution of proceedings that an offence is not to be treated as a scheduled offence;

(c)make such provision with respect to the procedure to be followed in criminal proceedings as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in consequence of another provision of the regulations;

(d)make provision which has effect in relation to a non-scheduled offence where separate counts of an indictment allege a scheduled offence and a non-scheduled offence;

(e)enable the Crown Court in specified circumstances to extend or further extend a time limit at any time before it expires.

(3)Subject to subsection (4), where an overall time limit expires before the completion of the stage of proceedings to which the limit applies, the accused shall be treated for all purposes as having been acquitted of the offence to which the proceedings relate.

(4)Regulations under this section which provide for a custody time limit in relation to a preliminary stage shall have no effect where—

(a)a person escapes from the custody of a magistrates’ court or the Crown Court before the expiry of the custody time limit,

(b)a person who has been released on bail in consequence of the expiry of a custody time limit fails to surrender himself into the custody of the court at the appointed time, or

(c)a person who has been released on bail in consequence of the expiry of a custody time limit is arrested by a constable in connection with a breach or apprehended breach of a condition of his bail.

(5)If a person escapes from the custody of a magistrates’ court or the Crown Court, the overall time limit which applies to the stage which proceedings relating to the person have reached at the time of the escape shall cease to have effect in relation to those proceedings.

(6)If a person who has been released on bail fails to surrender himself into the custody of the court at the appointed time, the overall time limit which applies to the stage which proceedings relating to the person have reached at the time of the failure shall cease to have effect in relation to those proceedings.

[F171(7)Any period during which proceedings for an offence are adjourned pending the determination of an appeal under Part IV of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (prosecution appeals) shall be disregarded, so far as the offence is concerned, for the purposes of the overall time limit and the custody time limit which applies to the stage which the proceedings have reached when they are adjourned]

Textual Amendments

73 Time limits: supplementary.N.I.

(1)Where a person is convicted of an offence, the exercise of power conferred by virtue of section 72(2)(e) in relation to proceedings for the offence shall not be called into question on an appeal against the conviction.

(2)In the application of section 72 in relation to proceedings on indictment, “preliminary stage” does not include a stage—

(a)after the time when the case for the prosecution is opened, or

(b)if the court accepts a plea of guilty before the case for the prosecution is opened, after the plea is accepted.

(3)In the application of section 72 in relation to summary proceedings, “preliminary stage” does not include a stage—

(a)after the court begins to hear evidence for the prosecution at the trial,

(b)if the court accepts a plea of guilty before it has begun to hear evidence for the prosecution, after the plea is accepted, or

(c)after the court begins to consider whether to exercise its power under Article 44(4) of the M45Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (power to make hospital order without conviction).

(4)In this section and section 72—

  • “custody of the Crown Court” includes custody to which a person is committed in pursuance of—

    (a)

    Article 37 or 40(4) of the M46Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (magistrates’ court committing accused for trial), or

    (b)

    section 51(8) of the M47Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (magistrates’ court dealing with a person arrested under Crown Court warrant),

  • “custody of a magistrates’ court” means custody to which a person is committed in pursuance of Article 47 or 49 of the M48Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (remand),

  • “custody time limit” means a time limit imposed by regulations in pursuance of section 72(1)(b) or, where a limit has been extended by the Crown Court by virtue of section 72(2)(e), the limit as extended,

  • “law about bail” means—

    (a)

    the M49Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981,

    (b)

    section 67 of this Act,

    (c)

    any other enactment relating to bail, and

    (d)

    any rule of law relating to bail, and

  • “overall time limit” means a time limit imposed by regulations in pursuance of section 72(1)(a) or, where a limit has been extended by the Crown Court by virtue of section 72(2)(e), the limit as extended.

(5)For the purposes of the application of a custody time limit in relation to a person who is in the custody of a magistrates’ court or the Crown Court—

(a)all periods during which he is in the custody of a magistrates’ court in respect of the same offence shall be aggregated and treated as a single continuous period; and

(b)all periods during which he is in the custody of the Crown Court in respect of the same offence shall be aggregated and treated as a single continuous period.

Marginal Citations

74 Court for trial.N.I.

(1)A trial on indictment of a scheduled offence shall be held only at the Crown Court sitting in Belfast, unless [F172the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland directs that]—

(a)F173. . . the trial, or a class of trials within which it falls, shall be held at the Crown Court sitting elsewhere, or

(b)F174. . . the trial, or part of it, shall be held at the Crown Court sitting elsewhere.

[F175(1A)The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (1)—

(a)the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b)a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).]

(2)A person committed for trial for a scheduled offence, or for two or more offences at least one of which is a scheduled offence, shall be committed—

(a)to the Crown Court sitting in Belfast, or

(b)where a direction has been given under subsection (1) which concerns the trial, to the Crown Court sitting at the place specified in the direction;

and section 48 of the M50Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (committal for trial on indictment) shall have effect accordingly.

(3)Where—

(a)a person is committed for trial to the Crown Court sitting in Belfast in accordance with subsection (2), and

(b)a direction is subsequently given under subsection (1), before the commencement of the trial, altering the place of trial,

the person shall be treated as having been committed for trial to the Crown Court sitting at the place specified in the direction.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

75 Mode of trial on indictment.N.I.

(1)A trial on indictment of a scheduled offence shall be conducted by the court without a jury.

(2)The court trying a scheduled offence on indictment under this section shall have all the powers, authorities and jurisdiction which the court would have had if it had been sitting with a jury (including power to determine any question and to make any finding which would, apart from this section, be required to be determined or made by a jury).

(3)A reference in an enactment to a jury, the verdict of a jury or the finding of a jury shall, in relation to a trial under this section, be construed as a reference to the court, the verdict of the court or the finding of the court.

(4)Where separate counts of an indictment allege a scheduled offence and a non-scheduled offence, the trial on indictment shall be conducted as if all the offences alleged in the indictment were scheduled offences.

(5)Subsection (4) is without prejudice to section 5 of the M51Indictments Act (Northern Ireland) 1945 (orders for amendment of indictment, separate trial and postponement of trial).

(6)Without prejudice to subsection (2), where the court trying a scheduled offence on indictment—

(a)is not satisfied that the accused is guilty of the offence, but

(b)is satisfied that he is guilty of a non-scheduled offence of which a jury could have found him guilty on a trial for the scheduled offence,

the court may convict him of the non-scheduled offence.

(7)Where the court trying a scheduled offence convicts the accused of that or some other offence, it shall give a judgment stating the reasons for the conviction at or as soon as is reasonably practicable after the time of conviction.

(8)A person convicted of an offence on a trial under this section without a jury may, notwithstanding anything in sections 1 and 10(1) of the M52Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Act 1980, appeal to the Court of Appeal under Part I of that Act—

(a)against his conviction, on any ground, without the leave of the Court of Appeal or a certificate of the judge of the court of trial;

(b)against sentence passed on conviction, without that leave, unless the sentence is fixed by law.

(9)Where a person is convicted of an offence on a trial under this section, the time for giving notice of appeal under section 16(1) of that Act shall run from the date of judgment if later than the date from which it would run under that subsection.

Marginal Citations

76 Admission in trial on indictment.N.I.

F176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

77 Possession: onus of proof.N.I.

(1)This section applies to a trial on indictment for a scheduled offence where the accused is charged with possessing an article in such circumstances as to constitute an offence under any of the enactments listed in subsection (3).

(2)If it is proved that the article—

(a)was on any premises at the same time as the accused, or

(b)was on premises of which the accused was the occupier or which he habitually used otherwise than as a member of the public,

the court may assume that the accused possessed (and, if relevant, knowingly possessed) the article, unless he proves that he did not know of its presence on the premises or that he had no control over it.

(3)The following are the offences mentioned in subsection (1)—

                           The M53Explosive Substances Act 1883

Section 3, so far as relating to subsection (1)(b) thereof (possessing explosive with intent to endanger life or cause serious damage to property).

Section 4 (possessing explosive in suspicious circumstances).

                    The M54Protection of the Person and Property Act (Northern Ireland) 1969

Section 2 (possessing petrol bomb, &c. in suspicious circumstances).

[F177                    The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

Article 45(1)(manufacturing, dealing in or possessing certain weapons, etc.).

Article 58(1)(possessing firearm or ammunition with intent to endanger life or cause serious damage to property).

Article 59(2)(possessing firearm or imitation firearm at time of committing, or being arrested for, a specified offence).

Article 63(1), (2) or (4)(possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person who has been sentenced to imprisonment, &c.).

Article 64 (possessing firearm or ammunition in suspicious circumstances).]

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

F17878 Children: sentence.N.I.

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Textual Amendments

79 Restricted remission.N.I.

(1)The remission granted under prison rules in respect of a sentence of imprisonment passed in Northern Ireland for a scheduled offence shall not, where it is for a term of five years or more, exceed one-third of the term.

(2)Where a person is sentenced on the same occasion for two or more scheduled offences to terms which are consecutive, subsection (1) shall apply as if those terms were a single term.

(3)Where a person is serving two or more terms which are consecutive but not all subject to subsection (1), the maximum remission granted under prison rules in respect of those terms taken together shall be arrived at by calculating the maximum remission for each term separately and aggregating the result.

(4)In this section “prison rules” means rules made under section 13 of the M55Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953.

(5)The Secretary of State may by order substitute a different length of sentence and a different maximum period of remission for those mentioned in subsection (1).

(6)This section applies where—

(a)the scheduled offence is committed while this section is in force,

(b)the offence (being a scheduled offence within the meaning of the M56Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996) was committed while section 15 of that Act was in force,

(c)the offence (being a scheduled offence within the meaning of the M57Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991) was committed while section 14 of that Act was in force, or

(d)the offence (being a scheduled offence within the meaning of the M58Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1978) was committed while section 22 of the M59Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 was in force.

Marginal Citations

80 Conviction during remission.N.I.

(1)This section applies where—

(a)a person is sentenced to imprisonment or a term of detention in a young offenders centre for a period exceeding one year,

(b)he is discharged from prison or the centre in pursuance of prison rules, and

(c)before his sentence or term would have expired (but for the discharge) he commits, and is convicted on indictment of, a scheduled offence.

(2)If the court before which he is convicted of the scheduled offence sentences him to imprisonment or a term of detention it shall in addition order him to be returned to prison or a young offenders centre for the period between the date of the order and the date on which the sentence or term mentioned in subsection (1) would have expired but for his discharge.

(3)No order shall be made under subsection (2) if the sentence imposed by the court is—

(a)a suspended sentence,

(b)a sentence of life imprisonment, or

(c)a sentence of detention during the Secretary of State’s pleasure under Article 45(1) of the M60Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.

(4)An order made under subsection (2) shall cease to have effect if an appeal against the scheduled offence results in—

(a)the acquittal of the person concerned, or

(b)the substitution of a sentence other than imprisonment or a term of detention.

(5)The period for which a person is ordered under this section to be returned to prison or a young offenders centre—

(a)shall be taken to be a sentence of imprisonment or term of detention for the purposes of the M61Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 and for the purposes of the M62Treatment of Offenders Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 other than section 26(2) (reduction for time spent in custody),

(b)shall not be subject to any provision of prison rules for discharge before expiry, and

(c)shall be served before, and be followed by, the sentence or term imposed for the scheduled offence and be disregarded in determining the appropriate length of that sentence or term.

(6)For the purposes of this section a certificate purporting to be signed by the governor or deputy governor of a prison or young offenders centre which specifies—

(a)the date on which a person was discharged from prison or a young offenders centre,

(b)the sentence or term which the person was serving at the time of his discharge, the offence in respect of which the sentence or term was imposed and the date on which he was convicted of that offence, and

(c)the date on which the person would, but for his discharge in pursuance of prison rules, have been discharged from prison or a young offenders centre,

shall be evidence of the matters specified.

(7)In this section—

  • “prison rules” means rules made under section 13 of the M63Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953,

  • “sentence of imprisonment” does not include a committal in default of payment of any sum of money or for want of sufficient distress to satisfy any sum of money or for failure to do or abstain from doing anything required to be done or left undone, and

  • “young offenders centre” has the meaning assigned to it by section 2(a) of the M64Treatment of Offenders Act (Northern Ireland) 1968.

(8)For the purposes of subsection (1) consecutive terms of imprisonment or of detention in a young offenders centre shall be treated as a single term and a sentence of imprisonment or detention in a young offenders centre includes—

(a)a sentence or term passed by a court in the United Kingdom or any of the Islands, and

(b)in the case of imprisonment, a sentence passed by a court-martial on a person found guilty of a civil offence within the meaning of the M65Army Act 1955, the M66Air Force Act 1955 and the M67Naval Discipline Act 1957.

(9)The Secretary of State may by order substitute a different period for the period of one year mentioned in subsection (1).

(10)This section applies irrespective of when the discharge from prison or a young offenders centre took place but only if—

(a)the scheduled offence is committed while this section is in force,

(b)the offence (being a scheduled offence within the meaning of the M68Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996) was committed while section 16 of that Act was in force,

(c)the offence (being a scheduled offence within the meaning of the M69Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991) was committed while section 15 of that Act was in force, or

(d)the offence (being a scheduled offence within the meaning of the M70Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1978) was committed while section 23 of the M71Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 was in force.

Marginal Citations

Powers of arrest, search, &c.N.I.

81 Arrest of suspected terrorists: power of entry.N.I.

A constable may enter and search any premises if he reasonably suspects that a terrorist, within the meaning of section 40(1)(b), is to be found there.

82 Arrest and seizure: constables.N.I.

(1)A constable may arrest without warrant any person if he reasonably suspects that the person is committing, has committed or is about to commit—

(a)a scheduled offence, or

(b)a non-scheduled offence under this Act.

(2)For the purpose of arresting a person under this section a constable may enter and search any premises where the person is or where the constable reasonably suspects him to be.

(3)A constable may seize and retain anything if he reasonably suspects that it is, has been or is intended to be used in the commission of—

(a)a scheduled offence, or

(b)a non-scheduled offence under this Act.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C33S. 82(3): powers of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 50, 52-54, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 70; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

83 Arrest and seizure: armed forces.N.I.

(1)If a member of Her Majesty’s forces on duty reasonably suspects that a person is committing, has committed or is about to commit any offence he may—

(a)arrest the person without warrant, and

(b)detain him for a period not exceeding four hours.

(2)A person making an arrest under this section complies with any rule of law requiring him to state the ground of arrest if he states that he is making the arrest as a member of Her Majesty’s forces.

(3)For the purpose of arresting a person under this section a member of Her Majesty’s forces may enter and search any premises where the person is.

(4)If a member of Her Majesty’s forces reasonably suspects that a person—

(a)is a terrorist (within the meaning of Part V), or

(b)has committed an offence involving the use or possession of an explosive or firearm,

he may enter and search any premises where he reasonably suspects the person to be for the purpose of arresting him under this section.

(5)A member of Her Majesty’s forces may seize, and detain for a period not exceeding four hours, anything which he reasonably suspects is being, has been or is intended to be used in the commission of an offence under section 93 or 94.

(6)The reference to a rule of law in subsection (2) does not include a rule of law which has effect only by virtue of the M72Human Rights Act 1998.

Marginal Citations

84 Munitions and transmitters.N.I.

Schedule 10 (which confers power to search for munitions and transmitters) shall have effect.

85 Explosives inspectors.N.I.

(1)An explosives inspector may enter and search any premises for the purpose of ascertaining whether any explosive is unlawfully there.

(2)The power under subsection (1) may not be exercised in relation to a dwelling.

(3)An explosives inspector may stop any person in a public place and search him for the purpose of ascertaining whether he has any explosive unlawfully with him.

(4)An explosives inspector—

(a)may seize any explosive found in the course of a search under this section unless it appears to him that it is being, has been and will be used only for a lawful purpose, and

(b)may retain and, if necessary, destroy it.

(5)In this section “explosives inspector” means an inspector appointed under section 53 of the M73Explosives Act 1875.

Marginal Citations

86 Unlawfully detained persons.N.I.

(1)If an officer reasonably believes that a person is unlawfully detained in such circumstances that his life is in danger, the officer may enter any premises for the purpose of ascertaining whether the person is detained there.

(2)In this section “officer” means—

(a)a member of Her Majesty’s forces on duty, or

(b)a constable.

(3)A dwelling may be entered under subsection (1) only by—

(a)a member of Her Majesty’s forces authorised for the purpose by a commissioned officer of those forces, or

(b)a constable authorised for the purpose by an officer of the Royal Ulster Constabulary of at least the rank of inspector.

87 Examination of documents.N.I.

(1)A member of Her Majesty’s forces or a constable who performs a search under a provision of this Part—

(a)may examine any document or record found in order to ascertain whether it contains information of the kind mentioned in section 58(1)(a) or 103(1)(a), and

(b)if necessary or expedient for the purpose of paragraph (a), may remove the document or record to another place and retain it there until the examination is completed.

(2)Subsection (1) shall not permit a person to examine a document or record if he has reasonable cause to believe that it is an item subject to legal privilege (within the meaning of the M74Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989).

(3)Subject to subsections (4) and (5), a document or record may not be retained by virtue of subsection (1)(b) for more than 48 hours.

(4)An officer of the Royal Ulster Constabulary who is of at least the rank of chief inspector may authorise a constable to retain a document or record for a further period or periods.

(5)Subsection (4) does not permit the retention of a document or record after the end of the period of 96 hours beginning with the time when it was removed for examination under subsection (1)(b).

(6)A person who wilfully obstructs a member of Her Majesty’s forces or a constable in the exercise of a power conferred by this section commits an offence.

(7)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (6) shall be liable—

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

Marginal Citations

88 Examination of documents: procedure.N.I.

(1)Where a document or record is examined under section 87—

(a)it shall not be photographed or copied, and

(b)the person who examines it shall make a written record of the examination as soon as is reasonably practicable.

(2)The record shall—

(a)describe the document or record,

(b)specify the object of the examination,

(c)state the address of the premises where the document or record was found,

(d)where the document or record was found in the course of a search of a person, state the person’s name,

(e)where the document or record was found in the course of a search of any premises, state the name of a person appearing to the person making the record to be the occupier of the premises or to have had custody or control of the document or record when it was found,

(f)where the document or record is removed for examination from the place where it was found, state the date and time when it was removed, and

(g)where the document or record was examined at the place where it was found, state the date and time of examination.

(3)The record shall identify the person by whom the examination was carried out—

(a)in the case of a constable, by reference to his police number, and

(b)in the case of a member of Her Majesty’s forces, by reference to his service number, rank and regiment.

(4)Where a person makes a record of a search in accordance with this section, he shall as soon as is reasonably practicable supply a copy—

(a)in a case where the document or record was found in the course of a search of a person, to that person, and

(b)in a case where the document or record was found in the course of a search of any premises, to a person appearing to the person making the record to be the occupier of the premises or to have had custody or control of the document or record when it was found.

89 Power to stop and question.N.I.

(1)An officer may stop a person for so long as is necessary to question him to ascertain—

(a)his identity and movements;

(b)what he knows about a recent explosion or another recent incident endangering life;

(c)what he knows about a person killed or injured in a recent explosion or incident.

(2)A person commits an offence if he—

(a)fails to stop when required to do so under this section,

(b)refuses to answer a question addressed to him under this section, or

(c)fails to answer to the best of his knowledge and ability a question addressed to him under this section.

(3)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

(4)In this section “officer” means—

(a)a member of Her Majesty’s forces on duty, or

(b)a constable.

90 Power of entry.N.I.

(1)An officer may enter any premises if he considers it necessary in the course of operations for the preservation of the peace or the maintenance of order.

(2)In this section “officer” means—

(a)a member of Her Majesty’s forces on duty, or

(b)a constable.

91 Taking possession of land, &c.N.I.

If the Secretary of State considers it necessary for the preservation of the peace or the maintenance of order, he may authorise a person—

(a)to take possession of land or other property;

(b)to take steps to place buildings or other structures in a state of defence;

(c)to detain property or cause it to be destroyed or moved;

(d)to carry out works on land of which possession has been taken by virtue of this section;

(e)to take any other action which interferes with a public right or with a private right of property.

92 Road closure: permission.N.I.

(1)If he considers it immediately necessary for the preservation of the peace or the maintenance of order, an officer may—

(a)wholly or partly close a road;

(b)divert or otherwise interfere with a road or the use of a road;

(c)prohibit or restrict the exercise of a right of way;

(d)prohibit or restrict the use of a waterway.

(2)In this section “officer” means—

(a)a member of Her Majesty’s forces on duty,

(b)a constable, or

(c)a person authorised for the purposes of this section by the Secretary of State.

93 Sections 91 and 92: supplementary.N.I.

(1)A person commits an offence if he interferes with—

(a)works executed in connection with the exercise of powers conferred by virtue of section 91 or 92, or

(b)any apparatus, equipment or other thing used in connection with the exercise of those powers.

(2)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that he had a reasonable excuse for his interference.

(3)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

(4)An authorisation to exercise powers under section 91 or 92 may authorise—

(a)the exercise of all those powers, or

(b)the exercise of a specified power or class of powers.

(5)An authorisation to exercise powers under section 91 or 92 may be addressed—

(a)to specified persons, or

(b)to persons of a specified class.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C34S. 93: power to continue conferred (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {4(2)(d)}, 5(3)

94 Road closure: direction.N.I.

(1)If the Secretary of State considers it necessary for the preservation of the peace or the maintenance of order he may by order direct that a specified road—

(a)shall be wholly closed,

(b)shall be closed to a specified extent, or

(c)shall be diverted in a specified manner.

(2)A person commits an offence if he interferes with—

(a)road closure works, or

(b)road closure equipment.

(3)A person commits an offence if—

(a)he executes any bypass works within 200 metres of road closure works,

(b)he has in his possession or under his control, within 200 metres of road closure works, materials or equipment suitable for executing bypass works, or

(c)he knowingly permits on land occupied by him the doing or occurrence of anything which is an offence under paragraph (a) or (b).

(4)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that he had a reasonable excuse for his action, possession, control or permission.

(5)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

(6)In this section—

  • “bypass works” means works which facilitate the bypassing by vehicles of road closure works,

  • “road closure equipment” means any apparatus, equipment or other thing used in pursuance of an order under this section in connection with the closure or diversion of a road, and

  • “road closure works” means works executed in connection with the closure or diversion of a road specified in an order under this section (whether executed in pursuance of the order or in pursuance of power under an enactment to close or divert the road).

95 Sections 81 to 94: supplementary.N.I.

(1)This section applies in relation to sections 81 to 94.

(2)A power to enter premises may be exercised by reasonable force if necessary.

(3)A power to search premises shall, in its application to vehicles (by virtue of section 121), be taken to include—

(a)power to stop a vehicle (other than an aircraft which is airborne), and

(b)power to take a vehicle or cause it to be taken, where necessary or expedient, to any place for the purpose of carrying out the search.

(4)A person commits an offence if he fails to stop a vehicle when required to do so by virtue of this section.

(5)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

(6)In the application to a place or vehicle (by virtue of section 121) of a power to search premises—

(a)a reference to the address of the premises shall be construed as a reference to the location of the place or vehicle together with its registration number (if any), and

(b)a reference to the occupier of the premises shall be construed as a reference to the occupier of the place or the person in charge of the vehicle.

(7)Where a search is carried out under Schedule 10 in relation to a vehicle (by virtue of section 121), the person carrying out the search may, if he reasonably believes that it is necessary in order to carry out the search or to prevent it from being frustrated—

(a)require a person in or on the vehicle to remain with it;

(b)require a person in or on the vehicle to go to and remain at any place to which the vehicle is taken by virtue of subsection (3)(b);

(c)use reasonable force to secure compliance with a requirement under paragraph (a) or (b) above.

(8)Paragraphs 4(2) and (3), 8 and 9 of Schedule 10 shall apply to a requirement imposed under subsection (7) as they apply to a requirement imposed under that Schedule.

(9)Paragraph 8 of Schedule 10 shall apply in relation to the search of a vehicle which is not habitually stationary only if it is moved for the purpose of the search by virtue of subsection (3)(b); and where that paragraph does apply, the reference to the address of the premises shall be construed as a reference to the location where the vehicle is searched together with its registration number (if any).

(10)A member of Her Majesty’s forces exercising any power when he is not in uniform shall, if requested to do so by any person at or about the time of exercising the power, produce to that person documentary evidence that he is a member of Her Majesty’s Forces.

MiscellaneousN.I.

96 Preservation of the peace: regulations.N.I.

(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for promoting the preservation of the peace and the maintenance of order.

(2)The regulations may authorise the Secretary of State to make orders or give directions for specified purposes.

(3)A person commits an offence if he contravenes or fails to comply with—

(a)regulations under this section, or

(b)an order or direction made or given under regulations made under this section.

(4)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

97 Port and border controls.N.I.

F179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

98 Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures.N.I.

(1)The Secretary of State may appoint a person to be known as the Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland.

(2)A person may be appointed as the Independent Assessor only if—

(a)he is not a serving member of Her Majesty’s forces, and

(b)he has not been a serving member at any time during the period of 20 years ending with the date of the appointment.

(3)The Independent Assessor—

(a)shall keep under review the procedures adopted by the General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland for receiving, investigating and responding to complaints to which this section applies,

(b)shall receive and investigate any representations about those procedures,

(c)may investigate the operation of those procedures in relation to a particular complaint or class of complaints,

(d)may require the General Officer Commanding to review a particular case or class of cases in which the Independent Assessor considers that any of those procedures have operated inadequately, and

(e)may make recommendations to the General Officer Commanding about inadequacies in those procedures, including inadequacies in the way in which they operate in relation to a particular complaint or class of complaints.

(4)This section applies to complaints about the behaviour of a member of Her Majesty’s forces under the command of the General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland, other than—

(a)a complaint which is referred by the General Officer Commanding to the Royal Ulster Constabulary and which is not remitted by the Royal Ulster Constabulary to the General Officer Commanding to be dealt with by him,

(b)a complaint about a matter in respect of which a claim for compensation has been made under Schedule 12, and

(c)a complaint about a matter which is the subject of proceedings involving a claim for compensation which have been instituted in a court.

(5)The General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland shall—

(a)provide such information,

(b)disclose such documents, and

(c)provide such assistance,

as the Independent Assessor may reasonably require for the purpose of the performance of his functions.

(6)Schedule 11 (which makes supplementary provision about the Independent Assessor) shall have effect.

99 Police and army powers: code of practice.N.I.

(1)The Secretary of State may make codes of practice in connection with—

(a)the exercise by police officers of any power conferred by this Act, and

(b)the seizure and retention of property found by police officers when exercising powers of search conferred by any provision of this Act.

(2)The Secretary of State may make codes of practice in connection with the exercise by members of Her Majesty’s forces of powers by virtue of this Part.

(3)In this section “police officer” means a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary or the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve.

100 Video recording: code of practice.N.I.

F180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

101 Codes of practice: supplementary.N.I.

(1)This section applies to a code of practice under section 99 F181. . . .

(2)Where the Secretary of State proposes to issue a code of practice he shall—

(a)publish a draft,

(b)consider any representations made to him about the draft, and

(c)if he thinks it appropriate, modify the draft in the light of any representations made to him.

(3)The Secretary of State shall lay a draft of the code before Parliament.

(4)When the Secretary of State has laid a draft code before Parliament he may bring it into operation by order.

(5)The Secretary of State may revise the whole or any part of a code of practice issued by him and issue the code as revised; and subsections (2) to (4) shall apply to such a revised code as they apply to an original code.

[F182(5A)A person on whom powers are conferred or duties are imposed by a designation under section 30 or 31 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003 shall have regard to any relevant provision of a code of practice to which this section applies in—

(a)the exercise of the powers conferred on him by the designation;

(b)the performance of the duties imposed on him by the designation.]

(6)A failure by a police officer to comply with a provision of a code shall not of itself make him liable to criminal or civil proceedings.

(7)A failure by a member of Her Majesty’s forces to comply with a provision of a code shall not of itself make him liable to any criminal or civil proceedings other than—

(a)proceedings under any provision of the M75Army Act 1955 or the M76Air Force Act 1955 other than section 70 (civil offences), and

(b)proceedings under any provision of the M77Naval Discipline Act 1957 other than section 42 (civil offences).

[F183(7A)A failure by a person designated under section 30 or 31 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003 to comply with subsection (5A) shall not of itself make him liable to criminal or civil proceedings.]

(8)A code—

(a)shall be admissible in evidence in criminal or civil proceedings, and

(b)shall be taken into account by a court or tribunal in any case in which it appears to the court or tribunal to be relevant.

(9)In this section—

  • “criminal proceedings” includes proceedings in Northern Ireland before a court-martial constituted under the M78Army Act 1955, the M79Air Force Act 1955 or the M80Naval Discipline Act 1957 F184. . . and proceedings in Northern Ireland before the Courts-Martial Appeal Court, and

  • “police officer” means a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary or the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve.

Textual Amendments

F181Words in s. 101(1) repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), s. 5(2)(3), Sch.

F184Words in s. 101(9) repealed (28.2.2002) by 2001 c. 19, s. 38, Sch. 7 Pt. 1; S.I. 2002/345, art. 2 (with art. 3)

Commencement Information

I4S. 101 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; s. 101 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; s. 101(1)-(5) in force at 12.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2800, art. 2(b); s. 101(6)-(9) in force at 19.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

Marginal Citations

102 Compensation.N.I.

Schedule 12 (which provides for compensation to be paid for certain action taken under this Part) shall have effect.

103 Terrorist information.N.I.

(1)A person commits an offence if—

(a)he collects, makes a record of, publishes, communicates or attempts to elicit information about a person to whom this section applies which is of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, or

(b)he possesses a document or record containing information of that kind.

(2)This section applies to a person who is or has been—

(a)a constable,

(b)a member of Her Majesty’s Forces,

(c)the holder of a judicial office,

(d)an officer of any court, or

(e)[F185employed in] the prison service in Northern Ireland.

(3)In this section “record” includes a photographic or electronic record.

(4)If it is proved in proceedings for an offence under subsection (1)(b) that a document or record—

(a)was on any premises at the same time as the accused, or

(b)was on premises of which the accused was the occupier or which he habitually used otherwise than as a member of the public,

the court may assume that the accused possessed the document or record, unless he proves that he did not know of its presence on the premises or that he had no control over it.

(5)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that he had a reasonable excuse for his action or possession.

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

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

(7)A court by or before which a person is convicted of an offence under this section may order the forfeiture of any document or record containing information of the kind mentioned in subsection (1)(a).

(8)Before making an order under subsection (7) a court must give an opportunity to be heard to any person, other than the convicted person, who claims to be the owner of or otherwise interested in anything which can be forfeited under that subsection.

(9)An order under subsection (8) shall not come into force until there is no further possibility of it being varied, or set aside, on appeal (disregarding any power of a court to grant leave to appeal out of time).

Textual Amendments

F185Words in s. 103(2)(e) substituted (14.7.2004) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004 (c. 4), s. 14; S.R. 2004/267, art. 2

104 Police powers: records.N.I.

The Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary shall make arrangements for securing that a record is made of each exercise by a constable of a power under this Part in so far as—

(a)it is reasonably practicable to do so, and

(b)a record is not required to be made under another enactment.

105 Powers.N.I.

A power conferred on a person by virtue of this Part—

(a)is additional to powers which he has at common law or by virtue of any other enactment, and

(b)shall not be taken to affect those powers or Her Majesty’s prerogative.

106 Private security services.N.I.

Schedule 13 (private security services) shall have effect.

Specified organisationsN.I.

107 Specified organisations: interpretation.N.I.

For the purposes of sections 108 to 111 an organisation is specified at a particular time if at that time—

(a)it is specified under section 3(8) of the M81Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998, and

(b)it is, or forms part of, an organisation which is proscribed for the purposes of this Act.

Marginal Citations

108 Evidence.N.I.

(1)This section applies where a person is charged with an offence under section 11.

(2)Subsection (3) applies where a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent states in oral evidence that in his opinion the accused—

(a)belongs to an organisation which is specified, or

(b)belonged to an organisation at a time when it was specified.

(3)Where this subsection applies—

(a)the statement shall be admissible as evidence of the matter stated, but

(b)the accused shall not be committed for trial, be found to have a case to answer or be convicted solely on the basis of the statement.

(4)In this section “police officer” means a member of—

(a)a police force within the meaning of the M82Police Act 1996 or the M83Police (Scotland) Act 1967, or

(b)the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

Marginal Citations

109 Inferences.N.I.

(1)This section applies where a person is charged with an offence under section 11.

(2)Subsection (4) applies where evidence is given that—

(a)at any time before being charged with the offence the accused, on being questioned under caution by a constable, failed to mention a fact which is material to the offence and which he could reasonably be expected to mention, and

(b)before being questioned the accused was permitted to consult a solicitor.

(3)Subsection (4) also applies where evidence is given that—

(a)on being charged with the offence or informed by a constable that he might be prosecuted for it the accused failed to mention a fact which is material to the offence and which he could reasonably be expected to mention, and

(b)before being charged or informed the accused was permitted to consult a solicitor.

(4)Where this subsection applies—

(a)the court, in considering any question whether the accused belongs or belonged at a particular time to a specified organisation, may draw from the failure inferences relating to that question, but

(b)the accused shall not be committed for trial, be found to have a case to answer or be convicted solely on the basis of the inferences.

(5)Subject to any directions by the court, evidence tending to establish the failure may be given before or after evidence tending to establish the fact which the accused is alleged to have failed to mention.

110 Sections 108 and 109: supplementary.N.I.

(1)Nothing in section 108 or 109 shall—

(a)prejudice the admissibility of evidence admissible apart from that section,

(b)preclude the drawing of inferences which could be drawn apart from that section, or

(c)prejudice an enactment providing (in whatever words) that an answer or evidence given by a person in specified circumstances is not admissible in evidence against him or some other person in any proceedings or class of proceedings (however described, and whether civil or criminal).

(2)In subsection (1)(c) the reference to giving evidence is a reference to giving it in any manner (whether by giving information, making discovery, producing documents or otherwise).

111 Forfeiture orders.N.I.

(1)This section applies if—

(a)a person is convicted of an offence under section 11 or 12, and

(b)at the time of the offence he belonged to an organisation which was a specified organisation.

(2)The court by or before which the person is convicted may order the forfeiture of any money or other property if—

(a)he had it in his possession or under his control at the time of the offence, and

(b)it has been used in connection with the activities of the specified organisation or the court believes that it may be used in that connection unless it is forfeited.

(3)Before making an order under this section the court must give an opportunity to be heard to any person, other than the convicted person, who claims to be the owner of or otherwise interested in anything which can be forfeited under this section.

(4)A question arising as to whether subsection (1)(b) or (2)(a) or (b) is satisfied shall be determined on the balance of probabilities.

(5)Schedule 4 shall apply (with the necessary modifications) in relation to orders under this section as it applies in relation to orders made under section 23.

Duration of Part VIIN.I.

112 Expiry and revival.N.I.

(1)F186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2)The Secretary of State may by order provide—

(a)F186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)that a provision of this Part shall cease to have effect;

(c)that a provision of this Part which is not in force (whether or not by virtue of this subsection) shall come into force and remain in force for a specified period not exceeding twelve months [F187and ending before 1st August 2007] .

(3)An order under subsection (2) may make provision with respect to a provision of this Part—

(a)generally,

(b)only in so far as it concerns powers of members of Her Majesty’s Forces, or

(c)except in so far as it concerns powers of members of Her Majesty’s Forces.

(4)F186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F188(5)Paragraph 37 of Schedule 4 to this Act shall be treated for the purposes of this section as forming part of this Part of this Act.]

Textual Amendments

F186S. 112(1)(2(a)(4) repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), s. 5(2)(3), Sch.

F187Words in s. 112(2)(c) inserted (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {1(4)}, 5(3)

F188S. 112(5) substituted (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {2(3)}, 5(3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C35S. 112(2)(c): power to amend conferred (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {1(6)(a)}, 5(3)

C36S. 112(2)(c) restricted (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {2(1)(a)}, 5(3)

113 Transitional provisions.N.I.

(1)Where a provision of sections 74 to 77 comes into force by virtue of an order under section 112(2), that shall not affect a trial on indictment where the indictment has been presented before the provision comes into force.

(2)Where a provision of sections 74 to 77 ceases to have effect (whether or not by virtue of an order under section 112(2)), that shall not affect the application of the provision to a trial on indictment where the indictment has been presented before the provision ceases to have effect.

(3)If when section 74(1) comes into force by virtue of an order under section 112(2) a person has been committed for trial for a scheduled offence and the indictment has not been presented, then on the coming into force of section 74(1) he shall, if he was committed to the Crown Court sitting elsewhere than in Belfast, be treated as having been committed—

(a)to the Crown Court sitting in Belfast, or

(b)where a direction is given under section 74(1) which affects the trial, to the Crown Court sitting at the place specified in the direction.

(4)Where section 74 ceases to have effect (whether or not by virtue of an order under section 112(2)), that shall not affect—

(a)the committal of a person for trial in accordance with that provision to the Crown Court sitting either in Belfast or elsewhere, or

(b)the committal of a person for trial which, in accordance with that provision, has taken effect as a committal for trial to the Crown Court sitting elsewhere than in Belfast,

in a case where the indictment has not been presented.

(5)Where section 79 or 80 ceases to have effect (whether or not by virtue of an order under section 112(2)), that shall not affect the operation of the section in relation to an offence committed while it, or a corresponding earlier enactment, was in force.

(6)Sections 108 and 109 shall not apply to a statement made or failure occurring before 4th September 1998.

(7)Where section 108 or 109 comes into force by virtue of an order under section 112(2) it shall not apply to a statement made or failure occurring while the section was not in force.

(8)Section 111 applies where an offence is committed on or after 4th September 1998; and for this purpose an offence committed over a period of more than one day or at some time during a period of more than one day shall be taken to be committed on the last of the days in the period.

(9)Paragraph 19 of Schedule 9 shall have effect only in relation to an offence alleged to have been committed after the coming into force of that Schedule.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C37S. 113: power to continue conferred (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {4(2)(g)}, 5(3)

Part VIIIU.K. General

114 Police powers.U.K.

(1)A power conferred by virtue of this Act on a constable—

(a)is additional to powers which he has at common law or by virtue of any other enactment, and

(b)shall not be taken to affect those powers.

(2)A constable may if necessary use reasonable force for the purpose of exercising a power conferred on him by virtue of this Act (apart from paragraphs 2 and 3 of Schedule 7).

(3)Where anything is seized by a constable under a power conferred by virtue of this Act, it may (unless the contrary intention appears) be retained for so long as is necessary in all the circumstances.

115 Officers’ powers.U.K.

Schedule 14 (which makes provision about the exercise of functions by authorised officers for the purposes of [F189Schedule 1 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (forfeiture of terrorist property)] and examining officers for the purposes of Schedule 7 [F190to this Act (port and border controls)]) shall have effect.

Textual Amendments

F189Words in s. 115 substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 11(a); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(o)

F190Words in s. 115 inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 11(b); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(o)

116 Powers to stop and search.U.K.

(1)A power to search premises conferred by virtue of this Act shall be taken to include power to search a container.

(2)A power conferred by virtue of this Act to stop a person includes power to stop a vehicle (other than an aircraft which is airborne).

(3)A person commits an offence if he fails to stop a vehicle when required to do so by virtue of this section.

(4)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (3) shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

117 Consent to prosecution.U.K.

(1)This section applies to an offence under any provision of this Act other than an offence under—

(a)section 36,

(b)section 51,

(c)paragraph 18 of Schedule 7,

(d)paragraph 12 of Schedule 12, or

(e)Schedule 13.

(2)Proceedings for an offence to which this section applies—

(a)shall not be instituted in England and Wales without the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and

(b)shall not be instituted in Northern Ireland without the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.

[F191(2A)But if it appears to the Director of Public Prosecutions or the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland that an offence to which this section applies has been committed [F192outside the United Kingdom or] for a purpose wholly or partly connected with the affairs of a country other than the United Kingdom, his consent for the purposes of this section may be given only with the permission—

(a)in the case of the Director of Public Prosecutions, of the Attorney General; and

(b)in the case of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland, of the Advocate General for Northern Ireland.

(2B)In relation to any time before the coming into force of section 27(1) of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002, the reference in subsection (2A) to the Advocate General for Northern Ireland is to be read as a reference to the Attorney General for Northern Ireland.]

Textual Amendments

F191S. 117(2A)(2B) substituted for s. 117(3) (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 37(2); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F192Words in s. 117(2A) inserted (16.2.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 29, 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/58, art. 2(a)

118 Defences.U.K.

(1)Subsection (2) applies where in accordance with a provision mentioned in subsection (5) it is a defence for a person charged with an offence to prove a particular matter.

(2)If the person adduces evidence which is sufficient to raise an issue with respect to the matter the court or jury shall assume that the defence is satisfied unless the prosecution proves beyond reasonable doubt that it is not.

(3)Subsection (4) applies where in accordance with a provision mentioned in subsection (5) a court—

(a)may make an assumption in relation to a person charged with an offence unless a particular matter is proved, or

(b)may accept a fact as sufficient evidence unless a particular matter is proved.

(4)If evidence is adduced which is sufficient to raise an issue with respect to the matter mentioned in subsection (3)(a) or (b) the court shall treat it as proved unless the prosecution disproves it beyond reasonable doubt.

(5)The provisions in respect of which subsections (2) and (4) apply are—

(a)sections 12(4), 39(5)(a), 54, 57, 58, 58A, [F19358B,] 77 and 103 of this Act, and

(b)sections 13, 32 and 33 of the M84Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 (possession and information offences) as they have effect by virtue of Schedule 1 to this Act.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

119 Crown servants, regulators, &c.U.K.

(1)The Secretary of State may make regulations providing for any of [F194sections 15 to 23A] and 39 to apply to persons in the public service of the Crown.

(2)The Secretary of State may make regulations providing for section 19 not to apply to persons who are in his opinion performing or connected with the performance of regulatory, supervisory, investigative or registration functions of a public nature.

(3)Regulations—

(a)may make different provision for different purposes,

(b)may make provision which is to apply only in specified circumstances, and

(c)may make provision which applies only to particular persons or to persons of a particular description.

Textual Amendments

F194Words in s. 119(1) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 4 (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

120 Evidence.U.K.

(1)A document which purports to be—

(a)a notice or direction given or order made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of a provision of this Act, and

(b)signed by him or on his behalf,

shall be received in evidence and shall, until the contrary is proved, be deemed to have been given or made by the Secretary of State.

(2)A document bearing a certificate which—

(a)purports to be signed by or on behalf of the Secretary of State, and

(b)states that the document is a true copy of a notice or direction given or order made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of a provision of this Act,

shall be evidence (or, in Scotland, sufficient evidence) of the document in legal proceedings.

(3)In subsections (1) and (2) a reference to an order does not include a reference to an order made by statutory instrument.

(4)The M85Documentary Evidence Act 1868 shall apply to an authorisation given in writing by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this Act as it applies to an order made by him.

Marginal Citations

[F195[F196120ASupplementary powers of forfeitureU.K.

(1)A court by or before which a person is convicted of an offence under a provision mentioned in column 1 of the following table may order the forfeiture of any item mentioned in column 2 in relation to that offence.

OffenceItems liable to forfeiture
Section 54 (weapons training)Anything that the court considers to have been in the possession of the person for purposes connected with the offence.
Section 57 (possession for terrorist purposes)Any article that is the subject matter of the offence.
Section 58 (collection of information)Any document or record containing information of the kind mentioned in subsection (1)(a) of that section.
Section 58A (eliciting, publishing or communicating information about members of armed forces etc)Any document or record containing information of the kind mentioned in subsection (1)(a) of that section.

(2)Before making an order under this section, a court must give an opportunity to be heard to any person, other than the convicted person, who claims to be the owner or otherwise interested in anything which can be forfeited under this section.

(3)An order under this section does not come into force until there is no further possibility of it being varied, or set aside, on appeal (disregarding any power of a court to grant leave to appeal out of time).

(4)Where a court makes an order under this section, it may also make such other provision as appears to it to be necessary for giving effect to the forfeiture, including, in particular, provision relating to the retention, handling, disposal or destruction of what is forfeited.

(5)Provision made by virtue of subsection (4) may be varied at any time by the court that made it.

(6)The power of forfeiture under this section is in addition to any power of forfeiture under section 23A.]]

Textual Amendments

F196S. 120A substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 38(1), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

[F197120BOffences in relation to counter-terrorism financial investigatorsE+W+N.I.

(1)A person commits an offence if the person assaults a counter-terrorism financial investigator who is acting in the exercise of a relevant power.

(2)A person commits an offence if the person resists or wilfully obstructs a counter-terrorism financial investigator who is acting in the exercise of a relevant power.

(3)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable—

(a)on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks, or to a fine, or to both;

(b)on summary conviction in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or to both.

(4)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (2) is liable—

(a)on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks, or to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale, or to both;

(b)on summary conviction in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 month, or to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale, or to both.

(5)In this section “relevant power” means a power exercisable under Schedule 5 (terrorist investigations: information) or Part 1 of Schedule 5A (terrorist financing investigations in England and Wales and Northern Ireland: disclosure orders).

(6)In relation to an offence committed before the coming into force of section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (alteration of penalties for certain summary offences: England and Wales)—

(a)the reference to 51 weeks in subsection (3)(a) is to be read as a reference to 6 months;

(b)the reference to 51 weeks in subsection (4)(a) is to be read as a reference to 1 month.]

Textual Amendments

F197S. 120B inserted (E.W.N.I.) (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 42(1), 58(4)(6)

[F198120CEnforcement of orders in other parts of United KingdomU.K.

(1)Her Majesty may by Order in Council make provision for an investigatory order made in one part of the United Kingdom to be enforced in another part.

(2)In subsection (1) “investigatory order” means any of the following kinds of order—

(a)an order under section 22B (F199... information orders);

(b)an order under paragraph 5 of Schedule 5 (production orders: England and Wales and Northern Ireland) that is made in connection with a terrorist investigation in relation to terrorist property;

(c)an order under paragraph 13(1)(b) of that Schedule that is made in connection with material produced or made available as a result of an order within paragraph (b) of this subsection;

(d)an order under paragraph 22 of Schedule 5 (production orders: Scotland) that is made in connection with a terrorist investigation in relation to terrorist property;

(e)an order under paragraph 30(1)(b) of that Schedule that is made in connection with material produced or made available as a result of an order within paragraph (d) of this subsection;

(f)an order under paragraph 9 of Schedule 5A (disclosure orders: England and Wales and Northern Ireland);

(g)an order under paragraph 19 of that Schedule (disclosure orders: Scotland);

(h)an order under paragraph 1 of Schedule 6 (financial information orders);

(i)an order under paragraph 2 of Schedule 6A (account monitoring orders).

(3)An Order under this section may apply (with or without modifications) any provision of or made under—

(a)an Act (including this Act),

(b)an Act of the Scottish Parliament, or

(c)Northern Ireland legislation.

(4)An Order under this section—

(a)may make different provision for different purposes;

(b)may include supplementary, incidental, saving or transitional provisions.

(5)Rules of court may make whatever provision is necessary or expedient to give effect to an Order under this section.

(6)A statutory instrument containing an Order under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.]

Textual Amendments

F198S. 120C inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 43, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(h)

F199Word in s. 120C(2)(a) omitted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 186(15)(e), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(e)

121 Interpretation.U.K.

In this Act—

  • “act” and “action” include omission,

  • “article” includes substance and any other thing,

  • [F200“British Transport Police Force” means the constables appointed under section 53 of the British Transport Commission Act 1949 (c. xxix), ]

  • [F201“counter-terrorism financial investigator” is to be read in accordance with section 63F;]

  • [F202“customs officer” means an officer of Revenue and Customs, ]

  • “dwelling” means a building or part of a building used as a dwelling, and a vehicle which is habitually stationary and which is used as a dwelling,

  • “explosive” means—

    (a)

    an article or substance manufactured for the purpose of producing a practical effect by explosion,

    (b)

    materials for making an article or substance within paragraph (a),

    (c)

    anything used or intended to be used for causing or assisting in causing an explosion, and

    (d)

    a part of anything within paragraph (a) or (c),

  • “firearm” includes an air gun or air pistol,

  • “immigration officer” means a person appointed as an immigration officer under paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the M86Immigration Act 1971,

  • “the Islands” means the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man,

  • “organisation” includes any association or combination of persons,

  • F203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • “premises” [F204, except in section 63D,] includes any place and in particular includes—

    (a)

    a vehicle,

    (b)

    an offshore installation within the meaning given in section 44 of the M87Petroleum Act 1998, and

    (c)

    a tent or moveable structure,

  • “property” includes property wherever situated and whether real or personal, heritable or moveable, and things in action and other intangible or incorporeal property,

  • “public place” means a place to which members of the public have or are permitted to have access, whether or not for payment,

  • “road” has the same meaning as in the M88Road Traffic Act 1988 (in relation to England and Wales), the M89Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (in relation to Scotland) and the M90Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (in relation to Northern Ireland), and includes part of a road, and

  • “vehicle”, except in sections 48 to 52 and Schedule 7, includes an aircraft, hovercraft, train or vessel.

Textual Amendments

F200In s. 121 definition of "British Transport Police Force" ceased to have effect (1.7.2004) by virtue of Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), s. 73(1), Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 72); S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(ddd)(jjj)

F201Words in s. 121 inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 12; S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(o)

F202In s. 121 definition of "customs officer" substituted (18.4.2005) by Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11), s. 50(6), Sch. 4 para. 78; S.I. 2005/1126, art. 2(2)(h)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

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122 Index of defined expressions.U.K.

In this Act the expressions listed below are defined by the provisions specified.

ExpressionInterpretation provision
ActSection 121
ActionSection 121
Action taken for the purposes of terrorismSection 1(5)
ArticleSection 121
F205. . .F205. . .
[F206British Transport Police ForceSection 121]
F205. . .F205. . .
Cordoned areaSection 33
Customs officerSection 121
DwellingSection 121
Examining officerSchedule 7, paragraph 1
ExplosiveSection 121
FirearmSection 121
Immigration officerSection 121
The IslandsSection 121
OrganisationSection 121
[F206Policed premisesSection 121]
PremisesSection 121
PropertySection 121
Proscribed organisationSection 3(1)
Public placeSection 121
RoadSection 121
Scheduled offence (in Part VII)Section 65
TerrorismSection 1
Terrorist (in Part V)Section 40
Terrorist investigationSection 32
Terrorist propertySection 14
VehicleSection 121
Vehicle (in sections 48 to 51)Section 52

Textual Amendments

F205Words in S. 122 repealed (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 125, Sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(d)

F206Words in s. 122 inserted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 101, Sch. 7 para. 33(a)(b)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

123 Orders and regulations.U.K.

(1)An order or regulations made by the Secretary of State under this Act—

(a)shall be made by statutory instrument,

(b)may contain savings and transitional provisions, and

(c)may make different provision for different purposes.

(2)Subject to subsection (3), an order or regulations under any of the following provisions shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament—

[F207(za)section 3(6) or (8);]

(a)section 4(3);

(b)section 24(2)(e);

[F208(ba)section 63C(3)(d);]

(c)section 72;

(d)section 79(5);

(e)section 80(9);

[F209(f)section 97(1) or (3);

(g)section 100(1)(b);]

(h)section 119(1) or (2);

(i)[F210paragraph] 52(1)(a) or (b) of Schedule 4;

(j)paragraph 17(4) of Schedule 7;

(k)paragraph 3(1)(b) of Schedule 8;

(l)paragraph 19 of Schedule 8.

(3)In the cases of—

(a)the first order to be made under paragraph 17(4) of Schedule 7, and

(b)the first order to be made under paragraph 19 of Schedule 8,

the order shall not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament (and subsection (2)(j) or (l) shall not apply).

(4)An order or regulations under any of the following provisions shall not be made, subject to subsection (5), unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament—

(a)section 3(3);

[F211(aza)section 22F(5);]

[F212(aa)section 23A(5);]

[F213(ab)section 47AB;]

(b)section 53(2);

[F214(ba)section 58B(7);]

(c)section 65(3);

(d)section 96;

(e)section 101(4);

(f)section 112(2);

(g)paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 1;

(h)paragraph 6(2) or 7(3) of Schedule 6;

(i)paragraph 16 of Schedule 7;

(j)paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 8;

(k)paragraph 4(4) of Schedule 8;

(l)paragraph 4(1)(e) of Schedule 14;

(m)paragraph 7(3) of Schedule 14.

(5)An order or regulations under a provision mentioned in subsection (4), except for [F215paragraph (aa) [F216, (ab)] [F217, (b) or (ba)]], may be made without a draft having been approved if the Secretary of State is of the opinion that it is necessary by reason of urgency; and the order—

(a)shall contain a declaration of the Secretary of State’s opinion, and

(b)shall cease to have effect at the end of the period of 40 days beginning with the day on which the Secretary of State makes the order, unless a resolution approving the order is passed by each House during that period.

(6)For the purposes of subsection (5)—

(a)a code of practice or revised code to which an order relates shall cease to have effect together with the order,

(b)an order’s ceasing to have effect shall be without prejudice to anything previously done or to the making of a new order (or the issue of a new code), and

(c)the period of 40 days shall be computed in accordance with section 7(1) of the M91Statutory Instruments Act 1946.

[F218(6ZA)Regulations under section 58C—

(a)must be laid before Parliament after being made, and

(b)cease to have effect at the end of the period of 40 days beginning with the day on which they are made unless before the end of that period the regulations are approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

(6ZB)Regulations laid before Parliament under subsection (6ZA) designating an area outside the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a statement setting out the grounds on which the Secretary of State has determined that the condition for making the regulations referred to in section 58C(2) is met in relation to that area.

(6ZC)For the purposes of subsection (6ZA) the period of 40 days is to be computed in accordance with section 7(1) of the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.

(6ZD)Subsection (6ZA)(b)—

(a)is without prejudice to anything previously done or to the power of the Secretary of State to make new regulations under section 58C;

(b)does not apply to regulations that only revoke previous regulations under that section.

(6ZE)Regulations under section 58C that only revoke previous regulations under that section are subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.]

[F219(6ZF)Regulations under paragraph 6(1AF) of Schedule 6 may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.]

[F220(6A)As soon as practicable after making an order under paragraph 38 of Schedule 8, the Secretary of State must lay a copy of the order before each House of Parliament.

(6B)An order under paragraph 38 of Schedule 8 is to cease to have effect at the end of the period of 20 days beginning with the day on which the Secretary of State makes the order, unless a resolution approving the order is passed by each House of Parliament during that period.

(6C)For the purposes of subsection (6B) the period of 20 days is to be computed in accordance with section 7(1) of the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.

(6D)Subsections (6B) and (6C) do not apply to an order under paragraph 38 of Schedule 8 which revokes an order under that paragraph.]

(7)An order under paragraph 8(3) of Schedule 13 shall be laid before Parliament.

(8)Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to an order made—

(a)under section 94,

[F221(b)by virtue of paragraph 36 of Schedule 4, or

(c)under or by virtue of any of paragraphs 19 to 21 of Schedule 5.]

(9)Subsections (1)(a) and (4)(d) do not apply to an order made under regulations made under section 96.

Textual Amendments

F207S. 123(2)(za) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(10); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F209S. 123(2)(f)(g) repealed (N.I.) (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), s. 5(2)(3), Sch.

F212S. 123(4)(aa) inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 35(2)(a), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F215Words in s. 123(5) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 35(2)(b), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F217Words in s. 123(5) substituted (12.4.2019) by Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), ss. 4(3)(b), 27(3)

F219S. 123(6ZF) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 10 para. 8; S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(c)

F220S. 123(6A)-(6D) inserted (10.7.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 58(2), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/1205, art. 4(b)

F221S. 123(8)(b)(c) repealed (N.I.) (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), s. 5(2)(3), Sch.

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124 Directions.U.K.

A direction given under this Act may be varied or revoked by a further direction.

125 Amendments and repeals.U.K.

(1)Schedule 15 (consequential amendments) shall have effect.

(2)The enactments listed in Schedule 16 are hereby repealed or revoked to the extent specified.

126 Report to Parliament.U.K.

F222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

127 Money.U.K.

The following shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament—

(a)any expenditure of a Minister of the Crown under or by virtue of this Act, and

(b)any increase in the sums payable out of money provided by Parliament under any other enactment.

128 Commencement.U.K.

The preceding provisions of this Act, apart from sections 2(1)(b) and (2) and 118 and Schedule 1, shall come into force in accordance with provision made by the Secretary of State by order.

Subordinate Legislation Made

P1S. 128 power partly exercised (10.10.2000): 12.10.2000 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 2000/2800, art. 2

S. 128 power partly exercised (27.10.2000): 31.10.2000 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 2000/2944, art. 2

S. 128 power partly exercised: 19.2.2001 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

129 Transitional provisions.U.K.

(1)Where, immediately before the coming into force of section 2(1)(a), a person is being detained by virtue of a provision of the M92Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989—

(a)the provisions of that Act shall continue to apply to him, in place of the corresponding provisions of this Act, until his detention comes to an end, and

(b)nothing in paragraph 5 or 8 of Schedule 15 shall have effect in relation to him during his detention.

(2)Where—

(a)a person is detained by virtue of a provision of the M93Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 (as continued in force by virtue of Schedule 1 to this Act), and

(b)the provision ceases to have effect,

he shall be treated as lawfully detained under any corresponding provision of this Act.

(3)Where this Act repeals and re-enacts a provision of—

(a)the M94Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989, or

(b)the M95Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996,

the repeal and re-enactment shall not, unless the contrary intention appears, affect the continuity of the law.

(4)A reference in this Act or any other enactment or instrument to a provision of this Act shall (so far as the context permits) be taken to include a reference to a corresponding provision repealed by this Act.

(5)The repeal by virtue of this Act of section 14 of the M96Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 (young persons convicted of scheduled offences) shall not affect its operation in relation to offences committed while it was in force.

(6)Any document made, served or issued after the commencement of paragraph (a) or (b) of section 2(1) which contains a reference to an enactment repealed by that paragraph shall, so far as the context permits, be construed as referring to or (as the context may require) including a reference to the corresponding provision of this Act.

(7)Any document made, served or issued after the commencement of this Act which contains a reference to a provision of this Act shall, so far as the context permits, be construed as referring to or (as the context may require) including a reference to the corresponding provision of—

(a)the M97Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989, or

(b)the M98Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996.

(8)Section 117 shall apply to the institution of proceedings after commencement of that section whether the offence to which the proceedings relate (which may, by virtue of subsection (4) above, be an offence under a provision repealed by this Act) is alleged to have been committed before or after commencement of that section.

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130 Extent.U.K.

(1)Subject to subsections (2) to (6), this Act extends to the whole of the United Kingdom.

(2)Section 59 shall extend to England and Wales only.

(3)The following shall extend to Northern Ireland only—

(a)section 60, and

(b)Part VII.

(4)Section 61 shall extend to Scotland only.

(5)In Schedule 5—

(a)Part I shall extend to England and Wales and Northern Ireland only, and

(b)Part II shall extend to Scotland only.

(6)The amendments and repeals in Schedules 15 and 16 shall have the same extent as the enactments to which they relate.

131 Short title.U.K.

This Act may be cited as the Terrorism Act 2000.

SCHEDULES

Section 2.

SCHEDULE 1U.K. Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996

Temporary extensionU.K.

1(1)This paragraph applies to any of the following if and in so far as it is in force immediately before the passing of this Act by virtue of an order under section 62(3) of the M99Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 (duration)—U.K.

(a)a provision of the M100Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 (other than one mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)),

(b)a provision of the M101Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989, and

(c)section 4 of the M102Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Act 1998 (forfeiture orders).

(2)This paragraph does not apply to the following provisions of the M103Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996—

(a)section 26(1)(b) (power of entry on authority of Secretary of State),

(b)section 35 (wearing of hoods), and

(c)section 50 (explosives factories).

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2(1)A provision to which paragraph 1 applies shall continue in force for the period of 12 months starting with the day on which this Act is passed.U.K.

(2)The Secretary of State may by order provide for a provision to which paragraph 1 applies to continue in force for the period of 12 months immediately following the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).

3(1)The powers under section 62(3)(a) and (c) of the M104Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 shall continue to be exercisable in relation to a provision to which paragraph 1 applies in respect of any period falling within—U.K.

(a)the period mentioned in paragraph 2(1), or

(b)a period specified in relation to that provision under paragraph 2(2).

(2)The power under section 62(3)(b) of the M105Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 shall continue to be exercisable in relation to a provision to which paragraph 1 applies at any time during—

(a)the period mentioned in paragraph 2(1), or

(b)a period specified in relation to that provision under paragraph 2(2).

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4U.K.The Secretary of State may by order provide for a provision to which paragraph 1 applies—

(a)to cease to have effect on a specified day;

(b)to cease to be capable of being the subject of an order under section 62(3) of the M106Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996.

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5U.K.The continuance in force of a provision by virtue of paragraph 2 is subject to any order made by virtue of paragraph 3 or 4.

6(1)A provision of the M107Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 to which paragraph 1 does not apply shall continue to have effect for the purposes of, or in so far it relates to, any provision to which that paragraph does apply.U.K.

(2)While Part I of Schedule 1 to that Act (scheduled offences) has effect by virtue of this Schedule, the following shall also have effect—

(a)Part III of that Schedule (extra-territorial offences), and

(b)sections 3, 10 and 11 of that Act so far as they relate to offences which are scheduled offences by virtue of that Part.

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Amendments during temporary extensionU.K.

7U.K.The provisions of the 1996 Act which continue in force by virtue of this Schedule shall be amended as follows.

8U.K.In section 19 (arrest and seizure) after subsection (4) insert—

“(5)The reference to a rule of law in subsection (2) does not include a rule of law which has effect only by virtue of the M108Human Rights Act 1998.”

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9U.K.In section 20 (search for munitions, &c.) after subsection (5) insert—

“(5A)The power to extend a period conferred by subsection (5) may be exercised only once in relation to a particular search.”

10U.K.In section 26 (powers of entry, &c.) after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A)The Secretary of State may grant an authorisation under subsection (2) only if he considers it necessary for the preservation of the peace or the maintenance of order.”

11U.K.In section 33 (collection of information, &c.) after subsection (5) insert—

“(5A)Before making an order under subsection (5) a court must give an opportunity to be heard to any person, other than the convicted person, who claims to be the owner of or otherwise interested in anything which can be forfeited under that subsection.

(5B)An order under subsection (5) shall not come into force until there is no further possibility of it being varied, or set aside, on appeal (disregarding any power of a court to grant leave to appeal out of time).”

12(1)Part V (private security services) shall have effect subject to the provisions of this paragraph.U.K.

(2)On issuing a certificate under section 39 the Secretary of State may impose a condition if satisfied that it is necessary in order to prevent an organisation within section 39(8) from benefiting from the certificate.

(3)To the grounds for refusal to issue a certificate and for revocation of a certificate in sections 39(1) and (5) there shall be added the ground that the Secretary of State is satisfied that the applicant for or holder of a certificate has failed to comply with a condition imposed by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) above.

(4)The applicant for a certificate may appeal to the High Court if—

(a)the application is refused,

(b)a condition is imposed on the grant of the certificate, or

(c)the certificate is revoked.

(5)Where an appeal is brought under sub-paragraph (4), the Secretary of State may issue a certificate that the decision to which the appeal relates—

(a)was taken for the purpose of preventing benefit from accruing to an organisation which was within section 39(8), and

(b)was justified by that purpose.

(6)If he intends to rely on a certificate under sub-paragraph (5), the Secretary of State shall notify the appellant.

(7)Where the appellant is notified of the Secretary of State’s intention to rely on a certificate under sub-paragraph (5)—

(a)he may appeal against the certificate to the Tribunal established under section 91 of the M109Northern Ireland Act 1998, and

(b)sections 90(3) and (4), 91(2) to (9) and 92 of that Act (effect of appeal, procedure, and further appeal) shall apply.

(8)Rules made under section 91 or 92 of that Act which are in force immediately before the passing of this Act shall have effect in relation to a certificate under sub-paragraph (5)—

(a)with any necessary modifications, and

(b)subject to any later rules made by virtue of sub-paragraph (7)(b).

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Section 3.

SCHEDULE 2U.K. Proscribed Organisations

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

  • The Irish Republican Army.

  • Cumann na mBan.

  • Fianna na hEireann.

  • The Red Hand Commando.

  • Saor Eire.

  • The Ulster Freedom Fighters.

  • The Ulster Volunteer Force.

  • The Irish National Liberation Army.

  • The Irish People’s Liberation Organisation.

  • The Ulster Defence Association.

  • The Loyalist Volunteer Force.

  • The Continuity Army Council.

  • The Orange Volunteers.

  • The Red Hand Defenders.

  • [F223Al-Qa’ida

  • Egyptian Islamic Jihad

  • Al-Gama’at al-Islamiya

  • Armed Islamic Group (Groupe Islamique Armée) (GIA)

  • Salafist Group for Call and Combat (Groupe Salafiste pour la Prédication et le Combat) (GSPC)

  • Babbar Khalsa

  • F224...

  • Harakat Mujahideen

  • Jaish e Mohammed

  • Lashkar e Tayyaba

  • Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)

  • [F225Hizballah (Party of God)].

  • [F226Harakat al Muqawama al-Islamiyya (Hamas)]

  • Palestinian Islamic Jihad—Shaqaqi

  • Abu Nidal Organisation

  • Islamic Army of Aden

  • F227...

  • [F228Kurdistan Workers’ Party (Partiya Karkeren Kurdistani) (PKK) including Teyrebazene Azadiye Kurdistan (TAK) and Hezen Parastina Gel (HPG)]

  • Revolutionary Peoples’ Liberation Party—Front (Devrimci Halk Kurtulus Partisi-Cephesi) (DHKP-C)

  • Basque Homeland and Liberty (Euskadi ta Askatasuna) (ETA)

  • 17 November Revolutionary Organisation (N17)]

  • [F229Abu Sayyaf Group

  • Asbat Al-Ansar

  • Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan

  • Jemaah Islamiyah.]

  • [F230Al Ittihad Al Islamia

  • Ansar Al Islam

  • Ansar Al Sunna

  • Groupe Islamique Combattant Marocain

  • Harakat-ul-Jihad-ul-Islami

  • Harakat-ul-Jihad-ul-Islami (Bangladesh)

  • Harakat-ul-Mujahideen/Alami

  • F231...

  • Islamic Jihad Union

  • Jamaat ul-Furquan

  • Jundallah

  • Khuddam ul-Islam

  • Lashkar-e Jhangvi

  • F232...

  • Sipah-e Sahaba Pakistan.]

  • [F233Al-Ghurabaa

  • The Saved Sect

  • Baluchistan Liberation Army

  • F234...]

  • [F235Jammat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh

  • Tehrik Nefaz-e Shari'at Muhammadi.]

  • [F236Al Shabaab]

  • [F237Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan]

  • [F238Indian Mujahideen]

  • [F239Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis Sudan (Vanguard for the protection of Muslims in Black Africa) (Ansaru)]

  • [F240Jama’atu Ahli Sunna Lidda Awati Wal Jihad (Boko Haram)

  • Minbar Ansar Deen (Ansar Al Sharia UK)]

  • [F241Imarat Kavkaz (Caucasus Emirate)]

  • [F242Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis (Ansar Jerusalem)

  • Al Murabitun

  • Ansar al Sharia – Tunisia]

  • [F243Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham) (Dawat al Islamiya fi Iraq wa al Sham (DAISh))

  • Turkiye Halk Kurtulus Partisi-Cephesi (Turkish People’s Liberation Party) (The Hasty Ones) (Mukavamet Suriye)

  • Kateeba al-Kawthar (Ajnad al-sham) (Junud ar-Rahman al Muhajireen)

  • Abdallah Azzam Brigades, including the Ziyad al-Jarrah Battalions

  • Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command.]

  • [F244Ansar al-Sharia-Benghazi (Partisans of Islamic Law)]

  • [F244Ajnad Misr (Soldiers of Egypt)]

  • [F244Jaysh al Khalifatu Islamiya (Army of the Islamic Caliphate) (Majahideen of the Caucasus and the Levant)]

  • [F245Jund Al-Aqsa (Soldiers of Al-Aqsa)]

  • [F245Jund al Khalifa–Algeria (Soldiers of the Caliphate in Algeria)]

  • [F246Jamaat ul-Ahrar]

  • [F246The Haqqani Network]

  • [F247Global Islamic Media Front (including GIMF Bangla Team (Ansarullah Bangla Team) (Ansar-al Islam))

  • Mujahedeen Indonesia Timur (East Indonesia Mujahedeen)

  • Turkestan Islamic Party (East Turkestan Islamic Party) (East Turkestan Islamic Movement) (East Turkestan Jihadist Movement) (Hizb al-Islami al-Turkistani)

  • Jamaah Anshorut Daulah]

  • [F248National Action]

  • [F249al-Ashtar Brigades (Saraya al-Ashtar) (The Wa’ad Allah Brigades) (Islamic Allah Brigades) (Imam al-Mahdi Brigades) (al-Haydariyah Brigades)

  • al-Mukhtar Brigades (Saraya al-Mukhtar)

  • Hasam (Harakat Sawa’d Misr) (Harakat Hasm) (Hasm)

  • Liwa al-Thawra]

  • [F250Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam Wal-Muslimin (JNIM) (Nusrat al-Islam) (Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen) (NIM), including Ansar al-Dine (AAD), Macina Liberation Front (MLF), al-Murabitun, al-Qa’ida in the Maghreb and az-Zallaqa

  • Ansaroul Islam (Ansar ul Islam) (Ansaroul Islam Lil Irchad Wal Jihad)]

  • [F251Sonnenkrieg Division]

  • [F252Feuerkrieg Division]

  • [F253Atomwaffen Division (AWD), including National Socialist Order (NSO)]

  • [F254The Base]

  • [F255Wagner Group]

  • [F256Hizb ut-Tahrir]

  • [F257Terrorgram collective]

Textual Amendments

Note

The entry for The Orange Volunteers refers to the organisation which uses that name and in the name of which a statement described as a press release was published on 14th October 1998.

[F258The entry for Jemaah Islamiyah refers to the organisation using that name that is based in south-east Asia, members of which were arrested by the Singapore authorities in December 2001 in connection with a plot to attack US and other Western targets in Singapore.]

Textual Amendments

Section 5.

SCHEDULE 3U.K. The Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission

Constitution and administrationU.K.

1(1)The Commission shall consist of members appointed by the Lord Chancellor.U.K.

(2)The Lord Chancellor shall appoint one of the members as chairman.

(3)A member shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.

(4)A member may resign at any time by notice in writing to the Lord Chancellor.

2U.K.The Lord Chancellor may appoint officers and servants for the Commission.

3U.K.The Lord Chancellor—

(a)may pay sums by way of remuneration, allowances, pensions and gratuities to or in respect of members, officers and servants,

(b)may pay compensation to a person who ceases to be a member of the Commission if the Lord Chancellor thinks it appropriate because of special circumstances, and

(c)may pay sums in respect of expenses of the Commission.

ProcedureU.K.

4(1)The Commission shall sit at such times and in such places as the Lord Chancellor may direct [F259 after consulting the following—U.K.

(a)the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b)the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c)the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland].

(2)The Commission may sit in two or more divisions.

(3)At each sitting of the Commission—

(a)three members shall attend,

(b)one of the members shall be a person who holds or has held high judicial office (within the meaning of [F260Part 3 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) or is or has been a member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council], and

(c)the chairman or another member nominated by him shall preside and report the Commission’s decision.

[F261(4)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(5)The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(6)The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—

(a)the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26);

(b)a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).]

Textual Amendments

F260Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(3)(b) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 145, 148, Sch. 17 para. 29; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(e)

5(1)The Lord Chancellor may make rules—U.K.

(a)regulating the exercise of the right of appeal to the Commission;

(b)prescribing practice and procedure to be followed in relation to proceedings before the Commission;

(c)providing for proceedings before the Commission to be determined without an oral hearing in specified circumstances;

(d)making provision about evidence in proceedings before the Commission (including provision about the burden of proof and admissibility of evidence);

(e)making provision about proof of the Commission’s decisions.

(2)In making the rules the Lord Chancellor shall, in particular, have regard to the need to secure—

(a)that decisions which are the subject of appeals are properly reviewed, and

(b)that information is not disclosed contrary to the public interest.

(3)The rules shall make provision permitting organisations to be legally represented in proceedings before the Commission.

(4)The rules may, in particular—

(a)provide for full particulars of the reasons for proscription or refusal to deproscribe to be withheld from the organisation or applicant concerned and from any person representing it or him;

[F262(aa)provide for full particulars of the reasons for—

(i)the making of an order under section 3(6), or

(ii)a refusal to provide for a name to cease to be treated as a name for an organisation,

to be withheld from the organisation or applicant concerned and from any person representing it or him;]

(b)enable the Commission to exclude persons (including representatives) from all or part of proceedings;

(c)enable the Commission to provide a summary of evidence taken in the absence of a person excluded by virtue of paragraph (b);

(d)permit preliminary or incidental functions to be discharged by a single member;

(e)permit proceedings for permission to appeal under section 6 to be determined by a single member;

(f)make provision about the functions of persons appointed under paragraph 7;

(g)make different provision for different parties or descriptions of party.

(5)Rules under this paragraph—

(a)shall be made by statutory instrument, and

(b)shall not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

(6)In this paragraph a reference to proceedings before the Commission includes a reference to proceedings arising out of proceedings before the Commission.

Textual Amendments

F262Sch. 3 para. 5(4)(aa) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 22(11); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

6(1)This paragraph applies to—U.K.

(a)proceedings brought by an organisation before the Commission, and

(b)proceedings arising out of proceedings to which paragraph (a) applies.

(2)Proceedings shall be conducted on behalf of the organisation by a person designated by the Commission (with such legal representation as he may choose to obtain).

(3)In [F263paragraph 5] of this Schedule a reference to an organisation includes a reference to a person designated under this paragraph.

Textual Amendments

F263Words in Sch. 3 para. 6(3) substituted (2.10.2000) by 2000 c. 23, s. 82, Sch. 4 para. 12(2) (with s. 82(3)); S.I. 2000/2543, art. 3

7(1)The relevant law officer may appoint a person to represent the interests of an organisation or other applicant in proceedings in relation to which an order has been made by virtue of paragraph 5(4)(b).U.K.

(2)The relevant law officer is—

(a)in relation to proceedings in England and Wales, the Attorney General,

(b)in relation to proceedings in Scotland, the Advocate General for Scotland, and

(c)in relation to proceedings in Northern Ireland, the [F264 Advocate General for Northern Ireland ].

(3)A person appointed under this paragraph must—

(a)have a general qualification for the purposes of section 71 of the M110Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (qualification for legal appointments),

(b)be an advocate or a solicitor who has rights of audience in the Court of Session or the High Court of Justiciary by virtue of section 25A of the M111Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980, or

(c)be a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland.

(4)A person appointed under this paragraph shall not be responsible to the organisation or other applicant whose interests he is appointed to represent.

(5)In [F265paragraph 5] of this Schedule a reference to a representative does not include a reference to a person appointed under this paragraph.

Textual Amendments

F264Words in Sch. 3 para. 7(2)(c) substituted (12.4.2010 being the date that 2002 c. 26, s. 27 comes into force, see S.I. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 7) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), s. 91(2)(3) (with s. 101(2))

F265Words in Sch. 3 para. 7(5) substituted (2.10.2000) by 2000 c. 23, s. 82, Sch. 4 para. 12(2) (with s. 82(3)); S.I. 2000/2543, art. 3

Marginal Citations

F2668U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F266Sch. 3 para. 8 repealed (2.10.2000) by 2000 c. 23, s. 82, Sch. 5 (with s. 82(3)); S.I. 2000/2543, art. 3

[F267SCHEDULE 3AU.K.REGULATED SECTOR AND SUPERVISORY AUTHORITIES

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C48Sch. 3A applied (8.10.2008 at 10.10 a.m.) by The Landsbanki Freezing Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2668), arts. 1, 8, Sch. para. 3(2) (with art. 13)

[F268PART 1U.K.REGULATED SECTOR

Textual Amendments

Business in the regulated sectorU.K.

1(1)A business is in the regulated sector to the extent that it consists of—U.K.

(a)the acceptance by a credit institution of deposits or other repayable funds from the public, or the granting by a credit institution of credits for its own account;

(b)the carrying on of one or more of the activities listed in points 2 to 12 [F269, 14 and 15] of [F270Schedule 2 to the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017] by an undertaking other than—

(i)a credit institution; or

[F271(ia)an undertaking whose only listed activity is as a creditor under an agreement which—

(aa)falls within section 12(a) of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (debtor-creditor-supplier agreements);

(bb)provides fixed sum credit (within the meaning given in section 10(1)(b) of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (running-account credit and fixed-sum credit)) in relation to the provision of services; and

(cc)provides financial accommodation by way of deferred payment or payment by instalments over a period not exceeding 12 months;] F272...

(ii)an undertaking whose only listed activity is trading for own account in one or more of the products listed in point 7 of [F270Schedule 2 to the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017] and which does not act on behalf of a customer (that is, a third party which is not a member of the same group as the undertaking);

[F273(c)the carrying on of activities by an authorised person (within the meaning of section 31 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) who has permission under Part 4A of that Act to carry out or effect contracts of insurance, where those activities consist of carrying out or effecting contracts of long-term insurance;]

(d)the provision of investment services or the performance of investment activities by a person [F274(other than a person falling within one of the exclusions to the definition of “investment firm” in article 3(1) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/544))] whose regular occupation or business is the provision to other persons of an investment service or the performance of an investment activity on a professional basis;

(e)the marketing or other offering of units or shares by a collective investment undertaking;

(f)the activities of an insurance intermediary as defined in [F275Article 2.1(3), and an ancillary insurance intermediary as defined in Article 2.1(4), of the Insurance Distribution Directive], in respect of contracts of long-term insurance within the meaning given by article 3(1) of, and Part II of Schedule 1 to, the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001;

(g) the carrying on of any of the activities mentioned in paragraphs (b) to (f) by a branch located in [F276the United Kingdom] of a person referred to in those paragraphs (or of an equivalent person in any other State), wherever its head office is located;

(h)the activities of the National Savings Bank;

(i)any activity carried on for the purpose of raising money authorised to be raised under the National Loans Act 1968 under the auspices of the Director of Savings;

[F277(j) the carrying on of statutory audit work within the meaning of section 1210 of the Companies Act 2006 (meaning of “statutory auditor” etc ) by any firm or individual who is a statutory auditor within the meaning of Part 42 of that Act (statutory auditors);]

[F278(ja)the carrying on of local audit work within the meaning of Schedule 5 to the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (eligibility and regulation of local auditors) by any firm or individual who is a local auditor within the meaning of section 4(1) of that Act (general requirements for audit);]

(k)the activities of a person appointed to act as an insolvency practitioner within the meaning of section 388 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (meaning of “act as insolvency practitioner”) or article 3 of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989;

(l)the provision to other persons of accountancy services by a firm or sole practitioner who by way of business provides such services to other persons;

(m)the provision of [F279material aid, or assistance or advice, in connection with the tax affairs of other persons by a firm or sole practitioner, whether provided directly or through a third party, if the firm or sole practitioner by way of business provides (as the case may be) aid, assistance or advice in connection with] the tax affairs of other persons;

(n)the participation in financial or real property transactions concerning—

(i)the buying and selling of real property (or, in Scotland, heritable property) or business entities;

(ii)the managing of client money, securities or other assets;

(iii)the opening or management of bank, savings or securities accounts;

(iv)the organisation of contributions necessary for the creation, operation or management of companies; or

(v)the creation, operation or management of trusts, companies or similar structures,

by a firm or sole practitioner who by way of business provides legal or notarial services to other persons;

(o)the provision to other persons by way of business by a firm or sole practitioner of any of the services mentioned in sub-paragraph (4);

(p)the carrying on of estate agency work [F280or letting agency work,] F281... by a firm or a sole practitioner who carries on, or whose employees carry on, such work;

(q)the trading in goods (including dealing as an auctioneer) whenever a transaction involves the [F282making or] receipt of a payment or payments in cash of at least [F28310,000] euros in total, whether the transaction is executed in a single operation or in several operations which appear to be linked, by a firm or sole trader who by way of business trades in goods;

(r)operating a casino under a casino operating licence (within the meaning given by section 65(2) of the Gambling Act 2005 (nature of licence)).

[F284(s)the auctioning by an auction platform of two-day spot or five-day futures, within the meanings given by Article 3 of the Emission Allowance Auctioning Regulation.]

[F285(t)bidding directly, on behalf of clients, in auctions of emissions allowances in accordance with the Emission Allowance Auctioning Regulation.]

[F286(u)the carrying on of activities by a firm or sole practitioner when it—

(i)by way of business trades in, or acts as an intermediary in the sale or purchase of, works of art and the value of the transaction, or a series of linked transactions, amounts to 10,000 euros or more; or

(ii)is the operator of a freeport when it, or any other firm or sole practitioner, stores works of art in the freeport and the value of the works of art so stored for a person, or a series of linked persons, amounts to 10,000 euros or more;

(v)the carrying on of activities by a firm or individual when acting as a cryptoasset exchange provider or custodian wallet provider.]

(2) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(a) and (b) “ credit institution ” means—

(a)a credit institution as defined in [F287Article 4(1)(1) of the Capital Requirements Regulation]; or

(b) a branch (within the meaning of [F288Article 4(1)(17) of that Regulation]) located in [F289the United Kingdom] of an institution falling within paragraph (a) (or of an equivalent institution in any other State) wherever its head office is located.

[F290(2A)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(c), “contract of long-term insurance” means any contract falling within Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/544).]

(3)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(n) a person participates in a transaction by assisting in the planning or execution of the transaction or otherwise acting for or on behalf of a client in the transaction.

(4)The services referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(o) are—

(a)forming companies or other legal persons;

(b)acting, or arranging for another person to act—

(i)as a director or secretary of a company;

(ii)as a partner of a partnership; or

(iii)in a similar position in relation to other legal persons;

(c)providing a registered office, business address, correspondence or administrative address or other related services for a company, partnership or any other legal person or arrangement;

(d)acting, or arranging for another person to act, as—

(i)a trustee of an express trust or similar legal arrangement; or

(ii)a nominee shareholder for a person other than a company whose securities are listed on a regulated market.

[F291(5)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (4)(d) “regulated market” has the meaning given by regulation 3(1) (general interpretation) of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/692).]

F292(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F293(6A)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(p) “estate agency work” is to be read in accordance with section 1 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 (estate agency work), but for those purposes references in that section to disposing of or acquiring an interest in land are (despite anything in section 2 of that Act) to be taken to include references to disposing of or acquiring an estate or interest in land outside the United Kingdom where that estate or interest is capable of being owned or held as a separate interest.]

[F294(6B)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(p) “letting agency work” means work—

(a)consisting of things done in response to instructions received from—

(i)a person (a “prospective landlord”) seeking to find another person to whom to let land, or

(ii)a person (a “prospective tenant”) seeking to find land to rent, and

(b)done in a case where an agreement is concluded for the letting of land—

(i)for a term of a month or more, and

(ii)at a rent which during at least part of the term is, or is equivalent to, a monthly rent of 10,000 euros or more.

(6C)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(p) “letting agency work” does not include the things listed in sub-paragraph (6D) when done by, or by employees of, a firm or sole practitioner if neither the firm or sole practitioner, nor any of their employees, does anything else within sub-paragraph (6B).

(6D)Those things are—

(a)publishing advertisements or disseminating information;

(b)providing a means by which a prospective landlord or a prospective tenant can, in response to an advertisement or dissemination of information, make direct contact with a prospective tenant or a prospective landlord;

(c)providing a means by which a prospective landlord and a prospective tenant can communicate directly with each other;

(d)the provision of legal or notarial services by a barrister, advocate, solicitor or other legal representative communications with whom may be the subject of a claim to professional privilege or, in Scotland, protected from disclosure in legal proceedings on grounds of confidentiality of communication.

(6E)In sub-paragraph (6B) “land” includes part of a building and part of any other structure.]

(7) For the purposes of [F295sub-paragraphs] (1)(j) and (l) to (q) [F296and (6C)] “ firm ” means any entity, whether or not a legal person, that is not an individual and includes a body corporate and a partnership or other unincorporated association.

(8) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(q) “ cash ” means notes, coins or travellers' cheques in any currency.

[F297(9)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(s) “auction platform” means a platform on which auctions of emissions allowances are held in accordance with the Emission Allowance Auctioning Regulation.]

[F298(10)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(u), “work of art” means anything which, in accordance with section 21(6) to (6B) of the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (value of imported goods), is a work of art for the purposes of section 21(5)(a) of that Act.

(11)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(u), “freeport” means a warehouse or storage facility within an area designated by the Treasury as a special area for customs purposes pursuant to section 100A(1) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.

(12)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(v)—

(a)“cryptoasset exchange provider” means a firm or sole practitioner who by way of business provides one or more of the following services, including where the firm or sole practitioner does so as creator or issuer of any of the cryptoassets involved—

(i)exchanging, or arranging or making arrangements with a view to the exchange of, cryptoassets for money or money for cryptoassets,

(ii)exchanging, or arranging or making arrangements with a view to the exchange of, one cryptoasset for another, or

(iii)operating a machine which utilises automated processes to exchange cryptoassets for money or money for cryptoassets;

(b)“custodian wallet provider” means a firm or sole practitioner who by way of business provides services to safeguard, or to safeguard and administer—

(i)cryptoassets on behalf of its customers, or

(ii)private cryptographic keys on behalf of its customers in order to hold, store and transfer cryptoassets.

(13)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (12)—

(a)“cryptoasset” means a cryptographically secured digital representation of value or contractual rights that uses a form of distributed ledger technology and can be transferred, stored or traded electronically;

(b)“money” means—

(i)money in sterling,

(ii)money in any other currency, or

(iii)money in any other medium of exchange,

but does not include a cryptoasset; and

(c)in sub-paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) of sub-paragraph (12)(a), “cryptoasset” includes a right to, or interest in, the cryptoasset.]

Textual Amendments

F269Words in Sch. 3A para. 1(1)(b) substituted (9.2.2011 for specified purposes, 30.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by The Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/99), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(a)(i)

Excluded activitiesU.K.

2(1)A business is not in the regulated sector to the extent that it consists of—U.K.

(a)the issuing of withdrawable share capital within the limit set by [F299section 24 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (maximum interest in a society's withdrawable shares)] , or the acceptance of deposits from the public within the limit set by [F300section 67(2) ] of that Act (carrying on of banking by societies), by a society registered under that Act;

(b)the issuing of withdrawable share capital within the limit set by section 6 of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (maximum shareholding in society), or the acceptance of deposits from the public within the limit set by section 7(3) of that Act (carrying on of banking by societies), by a society registered under that Act;

(c)the carrying on of any activity in respect of which a person who is (or falls within a class of persons) specified in any of paragraphs 2 to 23, [F30126] to 38 or 40 to 49 of the Schedule to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Exemption) Order 2001 is exempt;

(d)the exercise of the functions specified in section 45 of the Financial Services Act 1986 (miscellaneous exemptions) by a person who was an exempted person for the purposes of that section immediately before its repeal;F302...

(e)the engaging in financial activity which fulfils all of the conditions set out in paragraphs (a) to (g) of sub-paragraph (3) of this paragraph by a person whose main activity is that of a high value dealer; F303...

F304(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F305(g)the carrying on by a local authority (within the meaning given in article 3(1) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001) of an activity which would be a regulated activity for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 but for article 72G of that Order; or

(h)the preparation of a home report, which for these purposes means the documents prescribed for the purposes of sections 98, 99(1) or 101(2) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006.]

(2) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(e) a “ high value dealer ” means a person mentioned in paragraph 1(1)(q) when carrying on the activities mentioned in that paragraph.

(3)A business is not in the regulated sector to the extent that it consists of financial activity if—

(a)the person's total annual turnover in respect of the financial activity does not exceed [F306£100,000;]

(b)the financial activity is limited in relation to any customer to no more than one transaction exceeding 1,000 euros, whether the transaction is carried out in a single operation, or a series of operations which appear to be linked;

(c)the financial activity does not exceed 5% of the person's total annual turnover;

(d)the financial activity is ancillary to the person's main activity and directly related to that activity;

(e)the financial activity is not the transmission or remittance of money (or any representation of monetary value) by any means;

(f)the main activity of the person carrying on the financial activity is not an activity mentioned in paragraph 1(1)(a) to (p) or (r) [F307to (t)] ; and

(g)the financial activity is provided only to customers of the person's main activity and is not offered to the public.

(4)A business is not in the regulated sector if it is carried on by—

(a)the Auditor General for Scotland;

(b)the Auditor General for Wales;

(c)the Bank of England [F308(acting otherwise than in its capacity as the Prudential Regulation Authority)] ;

(d)the Comptroller and Auditor General;

(e)the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland;

(f)the Official Solicitor to the Supreme Court, when acting as trustee in his official capacity; or

(g)the Treasury Solicitor.

Textual Amendments

F299Words in Sch. 3A para. 2(1)(a) substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14), s. 154, Sch. 4 para. 73(2) (with Sch. 5)

F300Words in Sch. 3A para. 2(1)(a) substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14), s. 154, Sch. 4 para. 73(3) (with Sch. 5)

F303Word in Sch. 3A para. 2(1) repealed (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(1)(m), Sch. 25 Pt. 29

F304Sch. 3A para. 2(1)(f) repealed (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(1)(k), Sch. 18 para. 1(b), Sch. 25 Pt. 29

InterpretationU.K.

3(1)In this Part—U.K.

  • F309...

  • F310...

  • [F311“the Capital Requirements Regulation” means Regulation (EU) No. 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms;]

  • [F312“the Emission Allowance Auctioning Regulation” means Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1031/2010 of 12 November 2010 on the timing, administration and other aspects of auctioning of greenhouse gas emission allowances pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowances trading within the Community;]

  • [F313“the Insurance Distribution Directive” means Directive (EU) 2016/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 January 2016 on insurance distribution (recast) as amended by Directive (EU) 2018/411 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2018;]

  • F314...

  • F315...

  • “the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive” means directive [F3162014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014] on markets in financial instruments.

  • [F317“the Solvency 2 Directive” means Directive 2009/138/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the taking-up and pursuit of the business of Insurance and Reinsurance (Solvency II).]

(2)In this Part references to amounts in euros include references to equivalent amounts in another currency.

(3)Terms used in this Part and in the [F318Capital Requirements Regulation] F319... or the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive have the same meaning in this Part as [F320in that Regulation or] in [F321that Directive].]

Textual Amendments

F309Words in Sch. 3A para. 3(1) omitted (1.1.2014) by virtue of The Capital Requirements Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/3115), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 40(2)(d)(i)

F315Words in Sch. 3A para. 3(1) omitted (1.1.2016) by virtue of The Solvency 2 Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/575), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 21(2)(b)(i)

F316Words in Sch. 3A para. 3(1) substituted (29.6.2017 for specified purposes, 3.7.2017 for specified purposes, 31.7.2017 for specified purposes, 3.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Markets in Financial Instruments) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/701), reg. 1(2)(3)(4)(6), Sch. 4 para. 6(3) (with reg. 7)

[F322PART 2U.K.SUPERVISORY AUTHORITIES

Textual Amendments

4(1)The following bodies are supervisory authorities—U.K.

(a)the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs;

F323(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F324(c)the Financial Conduct Authority;]

(d)the Gambling Commission;

F325(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F326(ea). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F327(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and

(g)the professional bodies listed in sub-paragraph (2).

(2)The professional bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(g) are—

(a)the Association of Accounting Technicians;

(b)the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants;

(c)the Association of International Accountants;

(d)the Association of Taxation Technicians;

[F328(da)the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives;]

(e)the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;

F329(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(g)the Chartered Institute of Taxation;

(h)the Council for Licensed Conveyancers;

(i)the Faculty of Advocates;

(j)the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury;

(k)the General Council of the Bar;

(l)the General Council of the Bar of Northern Ireland;

(m)the Insolvency Practitioners Association;

(n)the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers;

(o)the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;

(p)the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland;

(q)the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland;

(r)the Institute of Financial Accountants;

(s)the International Association of Book-keepers;

(t)the Law Society;

(u)the Law Society for Northern Ireland; and

(v)the Law Society of Scotland.]

Textual Amendments

PART 3U.K.POWER TO AMEND

5(1)The Treasury may by order amend Part 1 or 2 of this Schedule.U.K.

(2)An order under sub-paragraph (1) must be made by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.]

Section 23.

SCHEDULE 4U.K. Forfeiture Orders

Part IU.K. England and Wales

InterpretationU.K.

1U.K.In this Part of this Schedule—

  • “forfeiture order” means an order made by a court in England and Wales under section 23 [F330or 23A], and

  • “forfeited property” means the money or other property to which a forfeiture order applies.

  • [F331 “ relevant offence ” means—

    (a)

    an offence under any of sections 15 to 18,

    (b)

    an offence to which section 23A applies, or

    (c)

    in relation to a restraint order, any offence [F332within section 69(4) or (5) of the Sentencing Code (offences where terrorist connection to be treated as aggravating factor)].]

Textual Amendments

F330Sch. 4 para. 1: words in definition of "forfeiture order" inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(2)(a) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F331Sch. 4 para. 1: definition of "relevant offence" inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(2)(b) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

Implementation of forfeiture ordersU.K.

2(1)Where a court in England and Wales makes a forfeiture order it may make such other provision as appears to it to be necessary for giving effect to the order, and in particular it may—U.K.

(a)require any of the forfeited property to be paid or handed over to the proper officer or to a constable designated for the purpose by the chief officer of police of a police force specified in the order;

(b)direct any of the forfeited property other than money or land to be sold or otherwise disposed of in such manner as the court may direct and the proceeds (if any) to be paid to the proper officer;

(c)appoint a receiver to take possession, subject to such conditions and exceptions as may be specified by the court, of any of the forfeited property, to realise it in such manner as the court may direct and to pay the proceeds to the proper officer;

(d)direct a specified part of any forfeited money, or of the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of any forfeited property, to be paid by the proper officer to a specified person falling within [F333section 23B(1)].

(2)A forfeiture order shall not come into force until there is no further possibility of it being varied, or set aside, on appeal (disregarding any power of a court to grant leave to appeal out of time).

(3)In sub-paragraph (1)(b) and (d) a reference to the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of property is a reference to the proceeds after deduction of the costs of sale, disposal or realisation.

(4)Section 140 of the M112Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (disposal of non-pecuniary forfeitures) shall not apply.

Textual Amendments

F333Words in Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(d) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(3) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C52Sch. 4 para. 2(1) extended (with modifications) (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927 art. 11(1)

Marginal Citations

3(1)A receiver appointed under paragraph 2 shall be entitled to be paid his remuneration and expenses by the proper officer out of the proceeds of the property realised by the receiver and paid to the proper officer under paragraph 2(1)(c).U.K.

(2)If and so far as those proceeds are insufficient, the receiver shall be entitled to be paid his remuneration and expenses by the prosecutor.

(3)A receiver appointed under paragraph 2 shall not be liable to any person in respect of any loss or damage resulting from action—

(a)which he takes in relation to property which is not forfeited property, but which he reasonably believes to be forfeited property,

(b)which he would be entitled to take if the property were forfeited property, and

(c)which he reasonably believes that he is entitled to take because of his belief that the property is forfeited property.

(4)Sub-paragraph (3) does not apply in so far as the loss or damage is caused by the receiver’s negligence.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C53Sch. 4 para. 3 applied (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 11(1)

4(1)In paragraphs 2 and 3 “the proper officer” means—U.K.

(a)where the forfeiture order is made by a magistrates’ court, the [F334designated officer] for that court,

(b)where the forfeiture order is made by the Crown Court and the defendant was committed to the Crown Court by a magistrates’ court, the [F334designated officer] for the magistrates’ court, and

(c)where the forfeiture order is made by the Crown Court and the proceedings were instituted by a bill of indictment preferred by virtue of section 2(2)(b) of the M113Administration of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1933, the [F334designated officer] for the magistrates’ court for the place where the trial took place.

(2)The proper officer shall issue a certificate in respect of a forfeiture order if an application is made by—

(a)the prosecutor in the proceedings in which the forfeiture order was made,

(b)the defendant in those proceedings, or

(c)a person whom the court heard under [F335section 23B(1)] before making the order.

(3)The certificate shall state the extent (if any) to which, at the date of the certificate, effect has been given to the forfeiture order.

Textual Amendments

F334Words in Sch. 4 para. 4(1) substituted (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 108(1), Sch. 8 para. 388(2); S.I. 2005/910, art. 3

F335Words in Sch. 4 para. 4(2)(c) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(4) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

Marginal Citations

[F336Application of proceeds to compensate victimsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F336Sch. 4 para. 4A and preceding cross-heading inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 37(1), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

4A(1)Where a court makes a forfeiture order in a case where—U.K.

(a)the offender has been convicted of an offence that has resulted in a person suffering personal injury, loss or damage, or

(b)any such offence is taken into consideration by the court in determining sentence,

the court may also order that an amount not exceeding a sum specified by the court is to be paid to that person out of the proceeds of the forfeiture.

(2)For this purpose the proceeds of the forfeiture means the aggregate amount of—

(a)any forfeited money, and

(b)the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of any forfeited property, after deduction of the costs of the sale, disposal or realisation,

reduced by the amount of any payment under paragraph 2(1)(d) or 3(1).

(3)The court may make an order under this paragraph only if it is satisfied that but for the inadequacy of the offender's means it would have made a compensation order under [F337Chapter 2 of Part 7 of the Sentencing Code] under which the offender would have been required to pay compensation of an amount not less than the specified amount.]

Textual Amendments

F337Words in Sch. 4 para. 4A(3) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 172(b) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

Restraint ordersU.K.

5(1)The High Court may make a restraint order under this paragraph where—U.K.

(a)proceedings have been instituted in England and Wales for [F338a relevant offence],

(b)the proceedings have not been concluded,

(c)an application for a restraint order is made to the High Court by the prosecutor, and

(d)a forfeiture order has been made, or it appears to the High Court that a forfeiture order may be made, in the proceedings for the offence.

[F339(2)The High Court may also make a restraint order under this paragraph where—

(a)a criminal investigation has been started in England and Wales with regard to [F338a relevant offence],

(b)an application for a restraint order is made to the High Court by the person who the High Court is satisfied will have the conduct of any proceedings for the offence, and

(c)it appears to the High Court that a forfeiture order may be made in any proceedings for the offence.]

(3)A restraint order prohibits a person to whom notice of it is given, subject to any conditions and exceptions specified in the order, from dealing with property in respect of which a forfeiture order has been or could be made in [F340any proceedings] referred to in sub-paragraph (1) or (2).

(4)An application for a restraint order may be made to a judge in chambers without notice.

(5)In this paragraph a reference to dealing with property includes a reference to removing the property from Great Britain.

[F341(6) In this paragraph “ criminal investigation ” means an investigation which police officers or other persons have a duty to conduct with a view to it being ascertained whether a person should be charged with an offence. ]

Textual Amendments

F338Words in Sch. 4 para. 5(1)(a)(2)(a) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F339Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 5(2) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 2(2); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F340Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 5(3) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 2(3); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F341Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 5(6) inserted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para 2(4); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

6(1)A restraint order shall provide for notice of it to be given to any person affected by the order.U.K.

(2)A restraint order may be discharged or varied by the High Court on the application of a person affected by it.

[F342(3)A restraint order made under paragraph 5(1) shall in particular be discharged on an application under sub-paragraph (2) if the proceedings for the offence have been concluded.

(4)A restraint order made under paragraph 5(2) shall in particular be discharged on an application under sub-paragraph (2)—

(a)if no proceedings in respect of [F343relevant offences] are instituted within such time as the High Court considers reasonable, and

(b)if all proceedings in respect of [F343relevant offences] have been concluded.]

Textual Amendments

F342Sch. 4 para. 6(3)(4) substituted for Sch. 4 para. 6(3) (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 2(5); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F343Words in Sch. 4 para. 6(4)(a)(b) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

7(1)A constable may seize any property subject to a restraint order for the purpose of preventing it from being removed from Great Britain.U.K.

(2)Property seized under this paragraph shall be dealt with in accordance with the High Court’s directions.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C54Sch. 4 para. 7 applied (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 12

8(1)The M114Land Charges Act 1972 and the [F344Land Registration Act 2002]—U.K.

(a)shall apply in relation to restraint orders as they apply in relation to orders affecting land made by the court for the purpose of enforcing judgments or recognizances, and [F345, except that no notice may be entered in the register of title under the Land Registration Act 2002 in respect of such orders]

(b)shall apply in relation to applications for restraint orders as they apply in relation to other pending land actions.

(2)F346. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3)F346. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F344Words in Sch. 4 para. 8(1) substituted (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, s. 133, Sch. 11 para. 38(a) (with s. 129); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2

F345Words in Sch. 4 para. 8(1)(a) inserted (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, s. 133, Sch. 11 para. 38(b) (with s. 129); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2

F346Sch. 4 para. 8(2)(3) repealed (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, s. 135, Sch. 13 (with s. 129, Sch. 12 para. 1); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C55Sch. 4 para. 8 applied (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 12

Marginal Citations

9(1)This paragraph applies where a restraint order is discharged under [F347paragraph 6(4)(a)].U.K.

(2)This paragraph also applies where a forfeiture order or a restraint order is made in or in relation to proceedings for [F348a relevant offence] which—

(a)do not result in conviction for [F349a relevant offence],

(b)result in conviction for [F349a relevant offence] in respect of which the person convicted is subsequently pardoned by Her Majesty, or

(c)result in conviction for [F349a relevant offence] which is subsequently quashed.

(3)A person who had an interest in any property which was subject to the order may apply to the High Court for compensation.

(4)The High Court may order compensation to be paid to the applicant if satisfied—

(a)that there was a serious default on the part of a person concerned in the investigation or prosecution of the offence,

(b)that the person in default was or was acting as a member of a police force, or was a member of the Crown Prosecution Service or was acting on behalf of the Service,

(c)that the applicant has suffered loss in consequence of anything done in relation to the property by or in pursuance of the forfeiture order or restraint order, and

(d)that, having regard to all the circumstances, it is appropriate to order compensation to be paid.

(5)The High Court shall not order compensation to be paid where it appears to it that proceedings for the offence would have been instituted even if the serious default had not occurred.

(6)Compensation payable under this paragraph shall be paid—

(a)where the person in default was or was acting as a member of a police force, out of the police fund out of which the expenses of that police force are met, and

(b)where the person in default was a member of the Crown Prosecution Service, or was acting on behalf of the Service, by the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Textual Amendments

F347Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 9(1) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 2(7); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F348Words in Sch. 4 para. 9(2) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(8)(a) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F349Words in Sch. 4 para. 9(2)(a)(b)(c) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(8)(b) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

10(1)This paragraph applies where—U.K.

(a)a forfeiture order or a restraint order is made in or in relation to proceedings for [F350a relevant offence], and

(b)the proceedings result in a conviction which is subsequently quashed on an appeal under section 7(2) or (5).

(2)A person who had an interest in any property which was subject to the order may apply to the High Court for compensation.

(3)The High Court may order compensation to be paid to the applicant if satisfied—

(a)that the applicant has suffered loss in consequence of anything done in relation to the property by or in pursuance of the forfeiture order or restraint order, and

(b)that, having regard to all the circumstances, it is appropriate to order compensation to be paid.

(4)Compensation payable under this paragraph shall be paid by the Secretary of State.

Textual Amendments

F350Words in Sch. 4 para. 10(1)(a) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(9) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F351. . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F351Sch. 4 para. 9: preceding cross-heading omitted (18.6.2009) by virtue of Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(7) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

Proceedings for an offence: timingU.K.

11(1)For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule proceedings for an offence are instituted—U.K.

(a)when a justice of the peace issues a summons or warrant under section 1 of the M115Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 in respect of the offence;

(b)when a person is charged with the offence after being taken into custody without a warrant;

(c)when a bill of indictment charging a person with the offence is preferred by virtue of section 2(2)(b) of the M116Administration of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1933.

(2)Where the application of sub-paragraph (1) would result in there being more than one time for the institution of proceedings they shall be taken to be instituted at the earliest of those times.

(3)For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule proceedings are concluded—

(a)when a forfeiture order has been made in those proceedings and effect has been given to it in respect of all the forfeited property, or

(b)when no forfeiture order has been made in those proceedings and there is no further possibility of one being made as a result of an appeal (disregarding any power of a court to grant leave to appeal out of time).

Marginal Citations

Domestic and overseas freezing ordersU.K.

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Textual Amendments

Domestic freezing orders: certificationU.K.

F35211BU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Sending domestic freezing ordersU.K.

F35211CU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Overseas freezing ordersU.K.

F35211DU.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Enforcement of overseas freezing ordersU.K.

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Textual Amendments

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Textual Amendments

Enforcement of orders made elsewhere in the British IslandsU.K.

12U.K.In the following provisions of this Part of this Schedule—

  • “a Scottish order” means—

    (a)

    an order made in Scotland under section 23 [F353or 23A](“a Scottish forfeiture order”),

    (b)

    an order made under paragraph 18 (“a Scottish restraint order”), or

    (c)

    an order made under any other provision of Part II of this Schedule in relation to a Scottish forfeiture or restraint order;

  • “a Northern Ireland order” means—

    (a)

    an order made in Northern Ireland under section 23 [F353or 23A](“a Northern Ireland forfeiture order”),

    (b)

    an order made under paragraph 33 (“a Northern Ireland restraint order”), or

    (c)

    an order made under any other provision of Part III of this Schedule in relation to a Northern Ireland forfeiture or restraint order;

  • “an Islands order” means an order made in any of the Islands under a provision of the law of that Island corresponding to—

    (a)

    section 23 [F353or 23A](“an Islands forfeiture order”),

    (b)

    paragraph 5 (“an Islands restraint order”), or

    (c)

    any other provision of this Part of this Schedule.

Textual Amendments

F353Words in Sch. 4 para. 12 inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(10) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

13(1)Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands order shall have effect in the law of England and Wales.U.K.

(2)But such an order shall be enforced in England and Wales only in accordance with—

(a)the provisions of this paragraph, and

(b)any provision made by rules of court as to the manner in which, and the conditions subject to which, such orders are to be enforced there.

(3)On an application made to it in accordance with rules of court for registration of a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands order, the High Court shall direct that the order shall, in accordance with such rules, be registered in that court.

(4)Rules of court shall also make provision—

(a)for cancelling or varying the registration of a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands forfeiture order when effect has been given to it, whether in England and Wales or elsewhere, in respect of all or, as the case may be, part of the money or other property to which the order applies;

(b)for cancelling or varying the registration of a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands restraint order which has been discharged or varied by the court by which it was made.

(5)If a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands forfeiture order is registered under this paragraph the High Court shall have, in relation to that order, the same powers as a court has under paragraph 2(1) to give effect to a forfeiture order made by it and—

(a)paragraph 3 shall apply accordingly,

(b)any functions of [F354the designated officer for a magistrates' court] shall be exercised by the appropriate officer of the High Court, and

(c)after making any payment required by virtue of paragraph 2(1)(d) or 3, the balance of any sums received by the appropriate officer of the High Court by virtue of an order made under this sub-paragraph shall be paid by him to the Secretary of State.

(6)If a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands restraint order is registered under this paragraph—

(a)paragraphs 7 and 8 shall apply as they apply to a restraint order under paragraph 5, and

(b)the High Court shall have power to make an order under section 33 of the M117[F355Senior Courts Act 1981](extended power to order inspection of property, &c.) in relation to proceedings brought or likely to be brought for a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands restraint order as if those proceedings had been brought or were likely to be brought in the High Court.

(7)In addition, if a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands order is registered under this paragraph—

(a)the High Court shall have, in relation to its enforcement, the same power as if the order had originally been made in the High Court,

(b)proceedings for or with respect to its enforcement may be taken as if the order had originally been made in the High Court, and

(c)proceedings for or with respect to contravention of such an order, whether before or after such registration, may be taken as if the order had originally been made in the High Court.

(8)The High Court may also make such orders or do otherwise as seems to it appropriate for the purpose of—

(a)assisting the achievement in England and Wales of the purposes of a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands order, or

(b)assisting a receiver or other person directed by a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands order to sell or otherwise dispose of property.

(9)The following documents shall be received in evidence in England and Wales without further proof—

(a)a document purporting to be a copy of a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands order and to be certified as such by a proper officer of the court by which it was made, and

(b)a document purporting to be a certificate for purposes corresponding to those of paragraph 4(2) and (3) and to be certified by a proper officer of the court concerned.

Textual Amendments

F354Words in Sch. 4 para. 13(5)(b) substituted (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 109(1), Sch. 8 para. 388(3); S.I. 2005/910, art. 3

F355Act: for the words "Supreme Court Act 1981" wherever they occur in any enactment there are substituted (1.10.2009) the words "Senior Courts Act 1981" by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 59, 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 1(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 4 para. 13 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; Sch. 4 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; Sch. 4 para. 13(2)(b)(3)(4) in force at 31.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2944, art. 2(h)(i); Sch. 4 in force at 19.2.2001 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

Marginal Citations

Enforcement of orders made in designated countriesU.K.

14(1)Her Majesty may by Order in Council make provision for the purpose of enabling the enforcement in England and Wales of external orders.U.K.

(2)An “external order” means an order F356... —

(a)which is made in a country or territory designated for the purposes of this paragraph by the Order in Council, and

(b)which makes relevant provision.

(3)“Relevant provision” means—

(a)provision for the forfeiture of terrorist property (“an external forfeiture order”), or

(b)provision prohibiting dealing with property which is subject to an external forfeiture order or in respect of which such an order could be made in proceedings which have been or are to be instituted in the designated country or territory (“an external restraint order”).

(4)An Order in Council under this paragraph may, in particular, include provision—

(a)which, for the purpose of facilitating the enforcement of any external order that may be made, has effect at times before there is an external order to be enforced;

(b)for matters corresponding to those for which provision is made by, or can be made under, paragraph 13(1) to (8) in relation to the orders to which that paragraph applies;

(c)for the proof of any matter relevant for the purposes of anything falling to be done in pursuance of the Order in Council.

(5)An Order in Council under this paragraph may also make provision with respect to anything falling to be done on behalf of the United Kingdom in a designated country or territory in relation to proceedings in that country or territory for or in connection with the making of an external order.

(6)An Order in Council under this paragraph—

(a)may make different provision for different cases, and

(b)shall not be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

Textual Amendments

Part IIU.K. Scotland

Implementation of forfeiture ordersU.K.

15U.K.In this Part of this Schedule—

  • “forfeiture order” means an order made by a court in Scotland under section 23 [F357or 23A], and

  • “forfeited property” means the money or other property to which a forfeiture order applies.

  • [F358“relevant offence” means—

    (a)

    an offence under any of sections 15 to 18,

    (b)

    an offence to which section 23A applies, or

    (c)

    in relation to a restraint order, any offence [F359within section 31(4A) or (4B) of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (offences where terrorist connection to be treated as aggravating factor)].]

Textual Amendments

F357Sch. 4 para. 15: words in definition of "forfeiture order" inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(11)(a) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F358Sch. 4 para. 15: definition of "relevant offence" inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(11)(b) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

16(1)Where a court in Scotland makes a forfeiture order it may make such other provision as appears to it to be necessary for giving effect to the order, and in particular it may—U.K.

(a)direct any of the forfeited property other than money or land to be sold or otherwise disposed of in such manner as the court may direct;

(b)appoint an administrator to take possession, subject to such conditions and exceptions as may be specified by the court, of any of the forfeited property and to realise it in such manner as the court may direct;

(c)direct a specified part of any forfeited money, or of the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of any forfeited property, to be paid to a specified person falling within [F360section 23B(1)].

(2)A forfeiture order shall not come into force so long as an appeal is pending against the order or against the conviction on which it was made; and for this purpose where an appeal is competent but has not been brought it shall be treated as pending until the expiry of a period of fourteen days from the date when the order was made.

(3)Any balance remaining after making any payment required under sub-paragraph (1)(c) or paragraph 17 shall be treated for the purposes of section 211(5) of the M118Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (fines payable to the Treasury) as if it were a fine imposed in the High Court of Justiciary.

(4)The clerk of court shall, on the application of—

(a)the prosecutor in the proceedings in which a forfeiture order is made,

(b)the accused in those proceedings, or

(c)a person whom the court heard under [F360section 23B(1)] before making the order,

certify in writing the extent (if any) to which, at the date of the certificate, effect has been given to the order in respect of the money or other property to which it applies.

(5)In sub-paragraph (1) references to the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of property are references to the proceeds after deduction of the costs of sale, disposal or realisation.

Textual Amendments

F360Words in Sch. 4 para. 16(1)(c)(4)(c) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(12) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C56Sch. 4 para. 16(1) extended (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 18

C57Sch. 4 paras. 16(3)-(5) applied (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 18

Marginal Citations

AdministratorsU.K.

17(1)The Court of Session may by rules of court prescribe the powers and duties of an administrator appointed under paragraph 16.U.K.

(2)An administrator appointed under paragraph 16 shall be entitled to be paid his remuneration and expenses out of the proceeds of the property realised by him or, if and so far as those proceeds are insufficient, by the Lord Advocate.

(3)The accountant of court shall supervise an administrator appointed under paragraph 16 in the exercise of the powers conferred, and discharge of the duties imposed, on him under or by virtue of that paragraph.

(4)An administrator appointed under paragraph 16 shall not be liable to any person in respect of any loss or damage resulting from action—

(a)which he takes in relation to property which is not forfeited property, but which he reasonably believes to be forfeited property,

(b)which he would be entitled to take if the property were forfeited property, and

(c)which he takes reasonably believing that he is entitled to take because of his belief that the property is forfeited property.

(5)Sub-paragraph (4) does not apply in so far as the loss or damage is caused by the administrator’s negligence.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C58Sch. 4 para. 17 applied (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 18

[F361Application of proceeds to compensate victimsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F361Sch. 4 para. 17A and preceding cross-heading inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 37(2), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

17A(1)Where a court makes a forfeiture order in a case where—U.K.

(a)the offender has been convicted of an offence that has resulted in a person suffering personal injury, loss or damage, or

(b)any such offence is taken into consideration by the court in determining sentence,

the court may also order that an amount not exceeding a sum specified by the court is to be paid to that person out of the proceeds of the forfeiture.

(2)For this purpose the proceeds of the forfeiture means the aggregate amount of—

(a)any forfeited money, and

(b)the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of any forfeited property, after deduction of the costs of the sale, disposal or realisation,

reduced by the amount of any payment under paragraph 16(1)(c) or 17(2).

(3)The court may make an order under this paragraph only if it is satisfied that but for the inadequacy of the offender's means it would have made a compensation order under section 249 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 under which the offender would have been required to pay compensation of an amount not less than the specified amount.]

Restraint ordersU.K.

18(1)The Court of Session, on an application made by the Lord Advocate, may make a restraint order under this paragraph where—U.K.

(a)proceedings have been instituted in Scotland for [F362a relevant offence],

(b)the proceedings have not been concluded, and

(c)a forfeiture order has been made, or it appears to the court that a forfeiture order may be made, in the proceedings for the offence.

[F363(2)The Court of Session may also make a restraint order on such an application where—

(a)a criminal investigation has been instituted in Scotland with regard to [F362a relevant offence], and

(b)it appears to the Court of Session that a forfeiture order may be made in any proceedings for the offence.]

(3)A restraint order prohibits a person to whom notice of it is given, subject to any conditions and exceptions specified in the order, from dealing with property in respect of which a forfeiture order has been or could be made in [F364any proceedings] referred to in sub-paragraph (1) or (2).

(4)An application for a restraint order may be made ex parte in chambers.

(5)For the purposes of this paragraph, dealing with property includes removing the property from Great Britain.

[F365(6) In this paragraph “ criminal investigation ” means an investigation which police officers or other persons have a duty to conduct with a view to it being ascertained whether a person should be charged with an offence. ]

Textual Amendments

F362Words in Sch. 4 para. 18(1)(a) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(13) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F363Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 18(2) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 3(2); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F364Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 18(3) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 3(3); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F365Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 18(6) inserted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 3(4); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

19(1)A restraint order shall provide for notice of it to be given to any person affected by the order.U.K.

(2)A restraint order may be recalled or varied by the Court of Session on the application of any person affected by it.

[F366(3)A restraint order made under paragraph 18(1) shall in particular be recalled on an application under sub-paragraph (2) if the proceedings for the offence have been concluded.

(3A)A restraint order made under paragraph 18(2) shall in particular be discharged on an application under sub-paragraph (2)—

(a)if no proceedings in respect of [F367relevant offences] are instituted within such time as the Court of Session considers reasonable, and

(b)if all proceedings in respect of [F367relevant offences] have been concluded.]

(4)When proceedings for the offence are concluded the Lord Advocate shall forthwith apply to the Court for recall of the order.

Textual Amendments

F366Sch. 4 para. 19(3)(3A) substituted for Sch. 4 para. 19(3) (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 3(5); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F367Words in Sch. 4 para. 19(3A)(a)(b) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(14) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

20(1)A constable may seize any property subject to a restraint order for the purpose of preventing it from being removed from Great Britain.U.K.

(2)Property seized under this paragraph shall be dealt with in accordance with the Court’s directions.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C59Sch. 4 para. 20 applied (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 19

21(1)On the application of the Lord Advocate, the Court of Session may, in respect of heritable property in Scotland affected by a restraint order (whether such property generally or particular such property) grant warrant for inhibition against any person interdicted by the order.U.K.

(2)Subject to this Part of this Schedule, a warrant under sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)shall have effect as if granted on the dependence of an action for debt at the instance of the Lord Advocate against the person and may be executed, recalled, loosed or restricted accordingly;

(b)shall have the effect of letters of inhibition and shall forthwith be registered by the Lord Advocate in the register of inhibitions and adjudications.

(3)Section 155 of the M119Titles to Land Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1868 (effective date of inhibition) shall apply in relation to an inhibition for which warrant has been granted under sub-paragraph (2)(a) as that section applies to an inhibition by separate letters or contained in a summons.

(4)The execution of an inhibition under sub-paragraph (2) in respect of property shall not prejudice the exercise of an administrator’s powers under or for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule in respect of that property.

(5)No inhibition executed under sub-paragraph (2) shall have effect once, or in so far as, the restraint order affecting the property in respect of which the warrant for the inhibition has been granted has ceased to have effect in respect of that property, and the Lord Advocate shall—

(a)apply for the recall, or as the case may be restriction, of the inhibition or arrestment accordingly; and

(b)ensure that recall, or restriction, of an inhibition on such application is reflected in the register of inhibitions and adjudications.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C60Sch. 4 para. 20 applied (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 19

Marginal Citations

22(1)On the application of the Lord Advocate, the court may, in respect of moveable property affected by a restraint order (whether such property generally or particular such property), grant warrant for arrestment if the property would be arrestable if the person entitled to it were a debtor.U.K.

(2)A warrant under sub-paragraph (1) shall have effect as if granted on the dependence of an action for debt at the instance of the Lord Advocate against the person and may be executed, recalled, loosed or restricted accordingly.

(3)The execution of an arrestment under sub-paragraph (2) in respect of property shall not prejudice the exercise of an administrator’s powers under or for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule in respect of that property.

(4)No arrestment executed under sub-paragraph (2) shall have effect once, or in so far as, the restraint order affecting the property in respect of which the warrant for such arrestment has been granted has ceased to have effect in respect of that property; and the Lord Advocate shall apply to the court for an order recalling, or as the case may be, restricting the arrestment accordingly.

23(1)This paragraph applies where a restraint order is recalled under paragraph [F36819(3A)(a)].U.K.

(2)This paragraph also applies where a forfeiture order or a restraint order is made in or in relation to proceedings for [F369a relevant offence] which—

(a)do not result in conviction for an [F370a relevant offence],

(b)result in conviction for [F370a relevant offence] s in respect of which the person convicted is subsequently pardoned by Her Majesty, or

(c)result in conviction for [F370a relevant offence] which is subsequently quashed.

(3)A person who had an interest in any property which was subject to the order may apply to the Court of Session for compensation.

(4)The Court of Session may order compensation to be paid to the applicant if it is satisfied—

(a)that there was a serious default on the part of a person concerned in the investigation or prosecution of the offence,

(b)that the person in default was a constable of a police force or a constable acting with the powers of such a constable, or was a procurator fiscal or was acting on behalf of the Lord Advocate,

(c)that the applicant has suffered loss in consequence of anything done in relation to the property by or in pursuance of the forfeiture order or the restraint order, and

(d)having regard to all the circumstances, it is appropriate to order compensation to be paid.

(5)The Court of Session shall not order compensation to be paid where it appears to it that the proceedings for the offence would have been instituted even if the serious default had not occurred.

(6)Compensation payable under this paragraph shall be paid—

(a)where the person in default was a constable of a police force, [F371by the Scottish Police Authority] ;

(b)where the person in default was a constable other than is mentioned in paragraph (a) above, but with the powers of such a constable, by the body under whose authority he acts; and

(c)where the person in default was a procurator fiscal or was acting on behalf of the Lord Advocate, by the Lord Advocate.

(7)This paragraph is without prejudice to any right which may otherwise exist to institute proceedings in respect of delictual liability disclosed by such circumstances as are mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) of sub-paragraph (2).

Textual Amendments

F368Word in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 23(1) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 3(6); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F369Words in Sch. 4 para. 23(2) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(16)(a) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F370Words in Sch. 4 para. 23(2)(a)(b)(c) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(16)(b) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

X224(1)This paragraph applies where—U.K.

(a)a forfeiture order or a restraint order is made in or in relation to proceedings for [F372a relevant offence], and

(b)the proceedings result in a conviction which is subsequently quashed on an appeal under section 7(2) or (5) as applied by section 8(1).

(2)A person who had an interest in any property which was subject to the order may apply to the Court of Session for compensation.

(3)The Court of Session may order compensation to be paid to the applicant if satisfied—

(a)that the applicant has suffered loss in consequence of anything done in relation to the property by or in pursuance of the forfeiture order or restraint order, and

(b)that, having regard to all the circumstances, it is appropriate to order compensation to be paid.

(4)Compensation payable under this paragraph shall be paid by the Secretary of State.

Editorial Information

X2The omission of the cross-heading "Compensation" on 18.6.2009 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under "Restraint Orders" cross-heading.

Textual Amendments

F372Words in Sch. 4 para. 24(1)(a) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(17) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F373. . .U.K.

Textual Amendments

F373Sch. 4 para. 23: preceding cross-heading omitted (18.6.2009) by virtue of Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(15) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

Proceedings for an offence: timingU.K.

25(1)For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule proceedings for an offence are instituted—U.K.

(a)when a person is arrested for the offence,

(b)when a warrant to arrest or cite a person is granted,

(c)when an indictment or complaint is served on a person in respect of the offence.

(2)Where the application of sub-paragraph (1) would result in there being more than one time for the institution of proceedings they shall be taken to be instituted at the earliest of those times.

(3)For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule proceedings are concluded—

(a)when a forfeiture order has been made in those proceedings and effect has been given to it in respect of all the money or other property to which it applies, or

(b)when (disregarding any power of a court to extend the period within which an appeal may be made) there is no further possibility of a forfeiture order being made in the proceedings.

Domestic and overseas freezing ordersU.K.

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Textual Amendments

Domestic freezing orders: certificationU.K.

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Textual Amendments

Sending domestic freezing ordersU.K.

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Overseas freezing ordersU.K.

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Enforcement of overseas freezing ordersU.K.

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Enforcement of orders made elsewhere in the British IslandsU.K.

26U.K.In the following provisions of this Part of this Schedule—

  • “an England and Wales order” means—

    (a)

    an order made in England and Wales under section 23 [F375or 23A] (“an England and Wales forfeiture order”),

    (b)

    an order made under paragraph 5 (“an England and Wales restraint order”), or

    (c)

    an order made under any other provision of Part I of this Schedule in relation to an England and Wales forfeiture or restraint order;

  • “a Northern Ireland order” means—

    (a)

    an order made in Northern Ireland under section 23 [F375or 23A] (“a Northern Ireland forfeiture order”),

    (b)

    an order made under paragraph 33 (“a Northern Ireland restraint order”), or

    (c)

    an order made under any other provision of Part III of this Schedule in relation to a Northern Ireland forfeiture or restraint order;

  • “an Islands order” means an order made in any of the Islands under a provision of the law of that Island corresponding to—

    (a)

    section 23 [F375or 23A] (“an Islands forfeiture order”),

    (b)

    paragraph 18 (“an Islands restraint order”), or

    (c)

    any other provision of this Part of this Schedule.

Textual Amendments

F375Words in Sch. 4 para. 26 inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(18) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

27(1)Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, an England and Wales order, Northern Ireland order or Islands order shall have effect in the law of Scotland.U.K.

(2)But such an order shall be enforced in Scotland only in accordance with—

(a)the provisions of this paragraph, and

(b)any provision made by rules of court as to the manner in which, and the conditions subject to which, such orders are to be enforced there.

(3)On an application made to it in accordance with rules of court for registration of an England and Wales order, Northern Ireland order or Islands order, the Court of Session shall direct that the order shall, in accordance with such rules, be registered in that court.

(4)Rules of court shall also make provision—

(a)for cancelling or varying the registration of an England and Wales, Northern Ireland or Islands forfeiture order when effect has been given to it, whether in Scotland or elsewhere, in respect of all or, as the case may be, part of the money or other property to which the order applies,

(b)for cancelling or varying the registration of an England and Wales, Northern Ireland or Islands restraint order which has been discharged or varied by the court by which it was made.

(5)If an England and Wales, Northern Ireland or Islands forfeiture order is registered under this paragraph the Court of Session shall have, in relation to that order, the same powers as a court has under paragraph 16(1) above in relation to a forfeiture order made by it and paragraphs 16(3) to (5) and 17 apply accordingly.

(6)If an England and Wales, Northern Ireland or Islands forfeiture order is registered under this paragraph—

(a)paragraphs 20 and 21 above shall apply as they apply to a restraint order, and

(b)the Court of Session shall have the like power to make an order under section 1 of the M120Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1972 (extended power to order inspection of documents, &c.) in relation to proceedings brought or likely to be brought for an England and Wales, Northern Ireland or Islands restraint order as if those proceedings had been brought or were likely to be brought in the Court of Session.

(7)In addition, if an England and Wales order, Northern Ireland order or Islands order is registered under this paragraph—

(a)the Court of Session shall have, in relation to its enforcement, the same power,

(b)proceedings for or with respect to its enforcement may be taken, and

(c)proceedings for or with respect to any contravention of such an order (whether before or after such registration) may be taken,

as if the order had originally been made in the Court of Session.

(8)The Court of Session may also make such orders or do otherwise as seems to it appropriate for the purpose of—

(a)assisting the achievement in Scotland of the purposes of an England and Wales order, Northern Ireland order or Islands order, or

(b)assisting any receiver or other person directed by any such order to sell or otherwise dispose of property.

(9)The following documents shall, in Scotland, be sufficient evidence of their contents—

(a)a document purporting to be a copy of an England and Wales order, Northern Ireland order or Islands order and to be certified as such by a proper officer of the court by which it was made, and

(b)a document purporting to be a certificate for purposes corresponding to those of paragraph 16(4) and to be certified by a proper officer of the court concerned.

(10)Nothing in any England and Wales order, Northern Ireland order or Islands order prejudices any enactment or rule of law in respect of the recording of deeds relating to heritable property in Scotland or the registration of interests in such property.

Commencement Information

I6Sch. 4 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; Sch. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; Sch. 4 para. 27(2)(b)(3)(4) in force at 31.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2944, art. 2(h)(ii); Sch. 4 in force at 19.2.2001 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

Marginal Citations

Enforcement of orders made in designated countriesU.K.

28(1)Her Majesty may by Order in Council make provision for the purpose of enabling the enforcement in Scotland of external orders.U.K.

(2)An “external order” means an order F376...—

(a)which is made in a country or territory designated for the purposes of this paragraph by the Order in Council, and

(b)which makes relevant provision.

(3)“Relevant provision” means—

(a)provision for the forfeiture of terrorist property (“an external forfeiture order”); or

(b)provision prohibiting dealing with property which is subject to an external forfeiture order or in respect of which such an order could be made in proceedings which have been or are to be instituted in the designated country or territory (“an external restraint order”).

(4)An Order in Council under this paragraph may, in particular, include provision—

(a)which, for the purpose of facilitating the enforcement of any external order that may be made, has effect at times before there is an external order to be enforced,

(b)for matters corresponding to those for which provision is made by, or can be made under, paragraph 27(1) to (8) in relation to the orders to which that paragraph applies, and

(c)for the proof of any matter relevant for the purposes of anything falling to be done in pursuance of the Order in Council.

(5)An Order in Council under this paragraph may also make provision with respect to anything falling to be done on behalf of the United Kingdom in a designated country or territory in relation to proceedings in that country or territory for or in connection with the making of an external order.

(6)An Order under this paragraph—

(a)may make different provision for different cases, and

(b)shall not be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

Textual Amendments

Part IIIU.K. Northern Ireland

InterpretationU.K.

29U.K.In this Part of this Schedule—

  • “forfeiture order” means an order made by a court in Northern Ireland under section 23 [F377or 23A], and

  • “forfeited property” means the money or other property to which a forfeiture order applies.

  • [F378 “ relevant offence ” means—

    (a)

    an offence under any of sections 15 to 18, or

    (b)

    an offence to which section 23A applies.]

Textual Amendments

F377Sch. 4 para. 29: words in definition of "forfeiture order" inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(19)(a) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F378Sch. 4 para. 29: definition of "relevance offence" inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(19)(b) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

Implementation of forfeiture ordersU.K.

30(1)Where a court in Northern Ireland makes a forfeiture order it may make such other provision as appears to it to be necessary for giving effect to the order, and in particular it may—U.K.

(a)require any of the forfeited property to be paid or handed over to the proper officer or to a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary designated for the purpose by the Chief Constable;

(b)direct any of the forfeited property other than money or land to be sold or otherwise disposed of in such manner as the court may direct and the proceeds (if any) to be paid to the proper officer;

(c)appoint a receiver to take possession, subject to such conditions and exceptions as may be specified by the court, of any of the forfeited property, to realise it in such manner as the court may direct and to pay the proceeds to the proper officer;

(d)direct a specified part of any forfeited money, or of the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of any forfeited property, to be paid by the proper officer to a specified person falling within [F379section 23B(1)].

(2)A forfeiture order shall not come into force until there is no further possibility of it being varied, or set aside, on appeal (disregarding any power of a court to grant leave to appeal out of time).

(3)In sub-paragraph (1)(b) and (d) a reference to the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of property is a reference to the proceeds after deduction of the costs of sale, disposal or realisation.

(4)Article 58 of the M121Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (disposal of non-pecuniary forfeitures) shall not apply.

Textual Amendments

F379Words in Sch. 4 para. 30(1)(d) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(20) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C61Sch. 4 para. 30(1) extended (with modifications) (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 25(1)

Marginal Citations

31(1)A receiver appointed under paragraph 30 shall be entitled to be paid his remuneration and expenses by the proper officer out of the proceeds of the property realised by the receiver and paid to the proper officer under paragraph 30(1)(c).U.K.

(2)If and so far as those proceeds are insufficient, the receiver shall be entitled to be paid his remuneration and expenses by the prosecutor.

(3)A receiver appointed under paragraph 30 shall not be liable to any person in respect of any loss or damage resulting from action—

(a)which he takes in relation to property which is not forfeited property, but which he reasonably believes to be forfeited property,

(b)which he would be entitled to take if the property were forfeited property, and

(c)which he reasonably believes that he is entitled to take because of his belief that the property is forfeited property.

(4)Sub-paragraph (3) does not apply in so far as the loss or damage is caused by the receiver’s negligence.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C62Sch. 4 para. 31 applied (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 25(1)

32(1)In paragraphs 30 and 31 “the proper officer” means—U.K.

(a)where the forfeiture order is made by a court of summary jurisdiction, the clerk of petty sessions, and

(b)where the forfeiture order is made by the Crown Court, the appropriate officer of the Crown Court.

(2)The proper officer shall issue a certificate in respect of a forfeiture order if an application is made by—

(a)the prosecutor in the proceedings in which the forfeiture order was made,

(b)the defendant in those proceedings, or

(c)a person whom the court heard under [F380section 23B(1)] before making the order.

(3)The certificate shall state the extent (if any) to which, at the date of the certificate, effect has been given to the forfeiture order.

(4)Any balance in the hands of the proper officer after making any payment required under paragraph 30(1)(d) or 31 shall be treated for the purposes of section 20 of the M122Administration of Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 1954 (application of fines, &c.) as if it were a fine.

Textual Amendments

F380Words in Sch. 4 para. 32(2)(c) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(21) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

Marginal Citations

[F381Application of proceeds to compensate victimsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F381Sch. 4 para. 32A and preceding cross-heading inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 37(3), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

32A(1)Where a court makes a forfeiture order in a case where—U.K.

(a)the offender has been convicted of an offence that has resulted in a person suffering personal injury, loss or damage, or

(b)any such offence is taken into consideration by the court in determining sentence,

the court may also order that an amount not exceeding a sum specified by the court is to be paid to that person out of the proceeds of the forfeiture.

(2)For this purpose the proceeds of the forfeiture means the aggregate amount of—

(a)any forfeited money, and

(b)the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of any forfeited property, after deduction of the costs of the sale, disposal or realisation,

reduced by the amount of any payment under paragraph 30(1)(d) or 31(1).

(3)The court may make an order under this paragraph only if it is satisfied that but for the inadequacy of the offender's means it would have made a compensation order under Article 14 of the Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 under which the offender would have been required to pay compensation of an amount not less than the specified amount.]

Restraint ordersU.K.

33(1)The High Court may make a restraint order under this paragraph where—U.K.

(a)proceedings have been instituted in Northern Ireland for [F382a relevant offence],

(b)the proceedings have not been concluded,

(c)an application for a restraint order is made to the High Court by the prosecutor, and

(d)a forfeiture order has been made, or it appears to the High Court that a forfeiture order may be made, in the proceedings for the offence.

[F383(2)The High Court may also make a restraint order under this paragraph where—

(a)a criminal investigation has been started in Northern Ireland with regard to [F382a relevant offence],

(b)an application for a restraint order is made to the High Court by the person who the High Court is satisfied will have the conduct of any proceedings for the offence, and

(c)it appears to the High Court that a forfeiture order may be made in any proceedings for the offence.]

(3)A restraint order prohibits a person to whom notice of it is given, subject to any conditions and exceptions specified in the order, from dealing with property in respect of which a forfeiture order has been or could be made in [F384any proceedings] referred to in sub-paragraph (1) or (2).

(4)An application for a restraint order may be made to a judge in chambers without notice.

(5)For the purposes of this paragraph a reference to dealing with property includes a reference to removing the property from Northern Ireland.

[F385(6) In this paragraph “ criminal investigation ” means an investigation which police officers or other persons have a duty to conduct with a view to it being ascertained whether a person should be charged with an offence. ]

Textual Amendments

F382Words in Sch. 4 para. 33(1)(a)(2)(a) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(22) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F383Sch. 4 Pt. 3 para. 33(2) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 4(2); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F384Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 3 para. 33(3) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 4(3); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F385Sch. 4 Pt. 3 para. 33(6) inserted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 4(4); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

34(1)A restraint order shall provide for notice of it to be given to any person affected by the order.U.K.

(2)A restraint order may be discharged or varied by the High Court on the application of a person affected by it.

[F386(3)A restraint order made under paragraph 33(1) shall in particular be discharged on an application under sub-paragraph (2) if the proceedings for the offence have been concluded.

(4)A restraint order made under paragraph 33(2) shall in particular be discharged on an application under sub-paragraph (2)—

(a)if no proceedings in respect of [F387relevant offences] are instituted within such time as the High Court considers reasonable, and

(b)if all proceedings in respect of [F387relevant offences] have been concluded.]

Textual Amendments

F386Sch. 4 Pt. 3 para. 34(3)(4) inserted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 4(5); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F387Words in Sch. 4 para. 34(4)(a)(b) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(23) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

35(1)A constable may seize any property subject to a restraint order for the purpose of preventing it from being removed from Northern Ireland.U.K.

(2)Property seized under this paragraph shall be dealt with in accordance with the High Court’s directions.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C63Sch. 4 para. 35 applied (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 26

[F38836(1)The power to make a restraint order under the provisions of paragraph 33 shall be exercisable by the Secretary of State in any case in which it appears to him that the information which it would be necessary to provide in support of an application to the High Court or a judge under those provisions would, if disclosed, be likely to place any person in danger or prejudice the capability of members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary to investigate an offence under any of sections 15 to 18.U.K.

(2)In their application by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) paragraphs 33 to 35 shall have effect with the necessary modifications and as if references to the High Court were references to the Secretary of State.

(3)An order made by the Secretary of State by virtue of this paragraph may be varied or discharged by the High Court under paragraph 34.]

Textual Amendments

F388Sch. 4 para. 36 ceased to have effect (N.I.) (19.2.2003) by virtue of The Terrorism Act 2000 (Continuance of Part VII) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/427), art. 2(2)(b); and repealed (N.I.) (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), s. 5(2)(3), Sch.

37(1)A person commits an offence if he contravenes a restraint order.U.K.

(2)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this paragraph to prove that he had a reasonable excuse for the contravention.

(3)A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph shall be liable—

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years, to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both.

(4)Nothing in this paragraph shall be taken to prejudice any power of the High Court to deal with the contravention of a restraint order as a contempt of court.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C64Sch. 4 para. 37 modified (N.I.) (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {1(9)}, 5(3)

38(1)The prosecutor shall be treated for the purposes of section 66 of the M123Land Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (cautions) as a person interested in respect of any registered land to which a restraint order or an application for such an order relates.U.K.

(2)On the application of the prosecutor, the Registrar of Titles shall, in respect of any registered land to which a restraint order or an application for such an order relates, make an entry inhibiting any dealing with the land without the consent of the High Court.

(3)Subsections (2) and (4) of section 67 of the M124Land Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (inhibitions) shall apply to an entry made on the application of the prosecutor under sub-paragraph (2) as they apply to an entry made on the application of any person interested in the registered land under subsection (1) of that section.

(4)In this paragraph—

  • “registered land” has the meaning assigned to it by section 45(1)(a) of the M125Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954,

  • “Registrar of Titles” and “entry” have the same meanings as in the M126Land Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 1970, and

  • “prosecutor” in a case where a restraint order is made under paragraph 33(2) or an application for such an order is made, means the person who the High Court is satisfied has or will have the conduct of [F389any proceedings for [F390a relevant offence]].

Textual Amendments

F389Words in Sch. 4 para. 38(4) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 4(6); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F390Sch. 4 para. 38(4): words in definition of "prosecutor" substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(24) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C65Sch. 4 para. 38 applied (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 26

Marginal Citations

X339(1)This paragraph applies where a restraint order is discharged under [F391paragraph 34(4)(a)].U.K.

(2)This paragraph also apples where a forfeiture order or a restraint order is made in or in relation to proceedings for [F392a relevant offence] which—

(a)do not result in conviction for [F393a relevant offence],

(b)result in conviction for [F393a relevant offence] in respect of which the person convicted is subsequently pardoned by Her Majesty, or

(c)result in a conviction for [F393a relevant offence] which is subsequently quashed.

(3)A person who had an interest in any property which was subject to the order may apply to the High Court for compensation.

(4)The High Court may order compensation to be paid to the applicant if satisfied—

(a)that there was a serious default on the part of a person concerned in the investigation or prosecution of the offence,

(b)that the person in default was or was acting as a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, or was a [F394member of staff of the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland],

(c)that the applicant has suffered loss in consequence of anything done in relation to the property by or in pursuance of the forfeiture order or restraint order, and

(d)that, having regard to all the circumstances, it is appropriate to order compensation to be paid.

(5)The High Court shall not order compensation to be paid where it appears to it that proceedings for the offence would have been instituted even if the serious default had not occurred.

(6)Compensation payable under this paragraph shall be paid—

(a)where the person in default was or was acting as a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, out of funds put at the disposal of the Chief Constable under section 10(5) of the M127Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998, and

(b)where the person in default was a [F395member of staff of the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland], by the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.

Editorial Information

X3The omission of the cross-heading "Compensation" on 18.6.2009 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under "Restraint Orders" cross-heading.

Textual Amendments

F391Word in Sch. 4 Pt. 3 para. 39(1) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 4(7); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F392Words in Sch. 4 para. 39(2) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(26)(a) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F393Words in Sch. 4 para. 39(2)(a)(b)(c) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(26)(b) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F394Words in Sch. 4 para. 39(4)(b) substituted (13.6.2005) by 2002 c. 26, s. 85, Sch. 12 para. 80; S.R. 2005/281, art. 2, Sch. 1

F395Words in Sch. 4 para. 39(6)(b) substituted (13.6.2005) by 2002 c. 26, s. 85, Sch. 12 para. 80; S.R. 2005/281, art. 2, Sch. 1

Marginal Citations

X440(1)This paragraph applies where—U.K.

(a)a forfeiture order or a restraint order is made in or in relation to proceedings for [F396a relevant offence], and

(b)the proceedings result in a conviction which is subsequently quashed on an appeal under section 7(2) or (5), as applied by section 8(2).

(2)A person who had an interest in any property which was subject to the order may apply to the High Court for compensation.

(3)The High Court may order compensation to be paid to the applicant if satisfied—

(a)that the applicant has suffered loss in consequence of anything done in relation to the property by or in pursuance of the forfeiture order or restraint order, and

(b)that, having regard to all the circumstances, it is appropriate to order compensation to be paid.

(4)Compensation payable under this paragraph shall be paid by the Secretary of State.

Editorial Information

X4The omission of the cross-heading "Compensation" on 18.6.2009 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under "Restraint Orders" cross-heading.

Textual Amendments

F396Words in Sch. 4 para. 40(1)(a) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(27) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F397. . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F397Sch. 4 para. 39: preceding cross-heading omitted (18.6.2009) by virtue of Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(25) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

Proceedings for an offence: timingU.K.

41(1)For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule proceedings for an offence are instituted—U.K.

(a)when a summons or warrant is issued under Article 20 of the M128Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 in respect of the offence;

(b)when a person is charged with the offence after being taken into custody without a warrant;

(c)when an indictment charging a person with the offence is presented under section 2(2)(c), (e) or (f) of the M129Grand Jury (Abolition) Act (Northern Ireland) 1969.

(2)Where the application of sub-paragraph (1) would result in there being more than one time for the institution of proceedings they shall be taken to be instituted at the earliest of those times.

(3)For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule proceedings are concluded—

(a)when a forfeiture order has been made in those proceedings and effect has been given to it in respect of all the forfeited property, or

(b)when no forfeiture order has been made in those proceedings and there is no further possibility of one being made as a result of an appeal (disregarding any power of a court to grant leave to appeal out of time).

Marginal Citations

Domestic and overseas freezing ordersU.K.

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Textual Amendments

Domestic freezing orders: certificationU.K.

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Textual Amendments

Sending domestic freezing ordersU.K.

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Textual Amendments

Overseas freezing ordersU.K.

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Textual Amendments

Enforcement of overseas freezing ordersU.K.

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Textual Amendments

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Textual Amendments

Enforcement of orders made elsewhere in the British IslandsU.K.

42U.K.In the following provisions of this Part of this Schedule—

  • “an England and Wales order” means—

    (a)

    an order made in England and Wales under section 23 [F399or 23A] (“an England and Wales forfeiture order”),

    (b)

    an order made under paragraph 5 (“an England and Wales restraint order”), or

    (c)

    an order made under any other provision of Part I of this Schedule in relation to an England and Wales forfeiture or restraint order;

  • “a Scottish order” means—

    (a)

    an order made in Scotland under section 23 [F399or 23A] (“a Scottish forfeiture order”),

    (b)

    an order made under paragraph 18 (“a Scottish restraint order”), or

    (c)

    an order made under any other provision of Part II of this Schedule in relation to a Scottish forfeiture or restraint order;

  • “an Islands order” means an order made in any of the Islands under a provision of the law of that Island corresponding to—

    (a)

    section 23 [F399or 23A] (“an Islands forfeiture order”),

    (b)

    paragraph 33 (“an Islands restraint order”), or

    (c)

    any other provision of this Part of this Schedule.

Textual Amendments

F399Words in Sch. 4 para. 42 inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(28) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

43(1)Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, an England and Wales, Scottish or Islands order shall have effect in the law of Northern Ireland.U.K.

(2)But such an order shall be enforced in Northern Ireland only in accordance with—

(a)the provisions of this paragraph, and

(b)any provision made by rules of court as to the manner in which, and the conditions subject to which, such orders are to be enforced there.

(3)On an application made to it in accordance with rules of court for registration of an England and Wales, Scottish or Islands order, the High Court shall direct that the order shall, in accordance with such rules, be registered in that court.

(4)Rules of court shall also make provision—

(a)for cancelling or varying the registration of an England and Wales, Scottish or Islands forfeiture order when effect has been given to it, whether in Northern Ireland or elsewhere, in respect of all or, as the case may be, part of the money or other property to which the order applies;

(b)for cancelling or varying the registration of an England and Wales, Scottish or Islands restraint order which has been discharged or varied by the court by which it was made.

(5)If an England and Wales, Scottish or Islands forfeiture order is registered under this paragraph the High Court shall have, in relation to that order, the same powers as a court has under paragraph 30(1) to give effect to a forfeiture order made by it and—

(a)paragraph 31 shall apply accordingly,

(b)any functions of the clerk of petty sessions or the appropriate officer of the Crown Court shall be exercised by the appropriate officer of the High Court, and

(c)after making any payment required by virtue of paragraph 30(1)(d) or 31, the balance of any sums received by the appropriate officer of the High Court by virtue of an order made under this sub-paragraph shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.

(6)If an England and Wales, Scottish or Islands restraint order is registered under this paragraph—

(a)paragraphs 35 and 38 shall apply as they apply to a restraint order under paragraph 33, and

(b)the High Court shall have the like power to make an order under section 21 of the M130Administration of Justice Act 1969 (extended power to order inspection of property, &c.) in relation to proceedings brought or likely to be brought for an England and Wales, Scottish or Islands restraint order as if those proceedings had been brought or were likely to be brought in the High Court.

(7)In addition, if an England and Wales, Scottish or Islands order is registered under this paragraph—

(a)the High Court shall have, in relation to its enforcement, the same power as if the order had originally been made in the High Court,

(b)proceedings for or with respect to its enforcement may be taken as if the order had originally been made in the High Court, and

(c)proceedings for or with respect to any contravention of such an order, whether before or after such registration, may be taken as if the order had originally been made in the High Court.

(8)The High Court may also make such orders or do otherwise as seems to it appropriate for the purpose of—

(a)assisting the achievement in Northern Ireland of the purposes of an England and Wales, Scottish or Islands order, or

(b)assisting any receiver or other person directed by any such order to sell or otherwise dispose of property.

(9)The following documents shall be received in evidence in Northern Ireland without further proof—

(a)a document purporting to be a copy of an England and Wales, Scottish or Islands order and to be certified as such by a proper officer of the court by which it was made, and

(b)a document purporting to be a certificate for purposes corresponding to those of paragraph 32(2) and (3) and to be certified by a proper officer of the court concerned.

Commencement Information

I7Sch. 4 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; Sch. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; Sch. 4 para. 43(2)(b)(3)(4) in force at 31.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2944, art. 2(h)(iii); Sch. 4 para. 43 in force at 19.2.2001 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

Marginal Citations

Enforcement of orders made in designated countriesU.K.

44(1)Her Majesty may by Order in Council make provision for the purpose of enabling the enforcement in Northern Ireland of external orders.U.K.

(2)An “external order” means an order F400... —

(a)which is made in a country or territory designated for the purposes of this paragraph by the Order in Council, and

(b)which makes relevant provision.

(3)“Relevant provision” means—

(a)provision for the forfeiture of terrorist property (“an external forfeiture order”), or

(b)provision prohibiting dealing with property which is subject to an external forfeiture order or in respect of which such an order could be made in proceedings which have been or are to be instituted in the designated country or territory (“an external restraint order”).

(4)An Order in Council under this paragraph may, in particular, include provision—

(a)which, for the purpose of facilitating the enforcement of any external order that may be made, has effect at times before there is an external order to be enforced;

(b)for matters corresponding to those for which provision is made by, or can be made under, paragraph 43(1) to (8) in relation to the orders to which that paragraph applies;

(c)for the proof of any matter relevant for the purposes of anything falling to be done in pursuance of the Order in Council.

(5)An Order in Council under this paragraph may also make provision with respect to anything falling to be done on behalf of the United Kingdom in a designated country or territory in relation to proceedings in that country or territory for or in connection with the making of an external order.

(6)An Order in Council under this paragraph—

(a)may make different provision for different cases, and

(b)shall not be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

Textual Amendments

Part IVU.K. Insolvency: United Kingdom Provisions

GeneralU.K.

45U.K.In this Part of this Schedule—

  • “ancillary order” means an order made in connection with a forfeiture, other than the forfeiture order,

  • “forfeiture order” means—

    (a)

    an order made in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland under section 23 [F401or 23A],

    (b)

    an Islands forfeiture order within the meaning given in paragraph 12, 26 or 42, or

    (c)

    an external forfeiture order which is enforceable in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland by virtue of an Order in Council made under paragraph 14, 28 or 44,

  • “forfeited property” means the money or other property to which a forfeiture order applies, and

  • “restraint order” means—

    (a)

    an order made under paragraph 5, 18 or 33,

    (b)

    an Islands restraint order within the meaning given in paragraph 12, 26 or 42, or

    (c)

    an external restraint order which is enforceable in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland by virtue of an Order in Council made under paragraph 14, 28 or 44 F402....

Textual Amendments

F401Words in Sch. 4 para. 45 inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(29) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

Protection of creditors against forfeitureU.K.

46(1)During the period of six months beginning with the making of a forfeiture order, the following shall not be finally disposed of under this Schedule—U.K.

(a)the money to which the order applies, and

(b)the money which represents any property to which the order applies.

(2)For the purposes of this paragraph money is finally disposed of under this Schedule when—

(a)in England and Wales, it is paid to the Lord Chancellor in accordance with [F403section 38 of the Courts Act 2003 (application of receipts of designated officers)] or to the Secretary of State in accordance with paragraph 13(5)(c),

(b)in Scotland, it is paid to the Treasury in accordance with section 211(5) of the M131Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (as modified by paragraph 16(3)), or

(c)in Northern Ireland, it is paid into the Consolidated Fund in accordance with paragraph 32(4) or 43(5)(c).

Textual Amendments

F403Words in Sch. 4 para. 46(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 109(1), Sch. 8 para. 388(4); S.I. 2005/910, art. 3

Marginal Citations

47(1)This paragraph applies where—U.K.

(a)before or after a forfeiture order is made, the commencement of an insolvency occurs in qualifying insolvency proceedings,

(b)an insolvency practitioner would, but for the forfeiture order, exercise a function in those proceedings in relation to property to which the forfeiture order applies, and

(c)he gives written notice to the relevant officer of the matters referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) before the end of the period of six months beginning with the making of the forfeiture order.

(2)Sub-paragraph (3) shall apply to—

(a)the property in relation to which the insolvency practitioner would, but for the forfeiture order, exercise a function as described in sub-paragraph (1)(b), and

(b)the proceeds of sale of that property.

(3)The property—

(a)shall cease to be subject to the forfeiture order and any ancillary order, and

(b)shall be dealt with in the insolvency proceedings as if the forfeiture order had never been made.

(4)But—

(a)the property to which sub-paragraph (3) applies is the balance remaining after the relevant officer has exercised his powers under paragraph 50(1), and

(b)sub-paragraph (3) shall not take effect in respect of property in relation to which the relevant officer, or any person acting in pursuance of an ancillary order, has incurred obligations until those obligations have been discharged.

(5)In this paragraph “the commencement of an insolvency” means—

(a)the making of a bankruptcy order,

(b)the award of sequestration,

(c)in England and Wales or in Northern Ireland, in the case of the insolvent estate of a deceased person, the making of an insolvency administration order, or

(d)in the case of a company, the passing of a resolution for its winding up, or where no such resolution has been passed, the making of an order by the court for the winding up of the company.

48(1)Where by virtue of paragraph 47(3) property falls to be dealt with in insolvency proceedings, the Secretary of State shall be taken to be a creditor in those proceedings to the amount or value of the property.U.K.

(2)Except in a sequestration, his debt—

(a)shall rank after the debts of all other creditors, and

(b)shall not be paid until they have been paid in full with interest under the relevant provision.

(3)In sub-paragraph (2)(b) the “relevant provision” means—

(a)in relation to the winding up of a company in England and Wales or Scotland, section 189(2) of the M132Insolvency Act 1986,

(b)in relation to a bankruptcy in England and Wales, section 328(4) of that Act,

(c)in relation to the winding up of a company in Northern Ireland, Article 160(2) of the M133Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989, and

(d)in relation to a bankruptcy in Northern Ireland, Article 300(4) of that Order.

(4)In a sequestration, his debt shall rank after all of the debts mentioned in section [F404129(1) of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016] and shall not be paid until they have been paid in full.

(5)Sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) apply notwithstanding any provision contained in or made under any other enactment.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

49(1)This paragraph applies to property which ceased to be subject to a forfeiture order by virtue of paragraph 47(3) in consequence of the making of a bankruptcy order or an award of sequestration.U.K.

(2)The property shall again become subject to the forfeiture order and, if applicable, any ancillary order if—

(a)the bankruptcy order is annulled, or

(b)the award of sequestration is recalled or reduced.

(3)Where the property is money or has been converted into money—

(a)the relevant court shall make an order specifying property comprised in the estate of the bankrupt or debtor to the amount or value of the property, and

(b)the specified property shall become subject to the forfeiture order, and any applicable ancillary order, in place of the property.

(4)In sub-paragraph (3) the “relevant court” means—

(a)the court which ordered the annulment of the bankruptcy, or

(b)the court which recalled or reduced the award of sequestration.

Expenses incurred in connection with forfeitureU.K.

50(1)Where money or other property falls to be dealt with in accordance with paragraph 47(3), the relevant officer may—U.K.

(a)deduct allowable forfeiture expenses from that money;

(b)retain so much of that property as he considers necessary for the purpose of realising it and deducting allowable forfeiture expenses from the proceeds of realisation.

(2)Where property is delivered up in pursuance of paragraph 47(3) and the relevant officer has not made provision under sub-paragraph (1) for all the allowable forfeiture expenses then—

(a)a person who has incurred allowable forfeiture expenses for which provision has not been made shall have a claim to their value in the insolvency proceedings, and

(b)the expenses in question shall be treated for the purposes of the insolvency proceedings as if they were expenses of those proceedings.

(3)In this paragraph “allowable forfeiture expenses”—

(a)means expenses incurred in relation to the forfeited property by the relevant officer,

(b)means expenses incurred in relation to the forfeited property by a receiver, administrator or other person appointed by the relevant officer,

(c)means expenses incurred in relation to the forfeited property by any person appointed or directed to deal with any property under paragraph 16, and

(d)includes sums paid or required to be paid under paragraph 2(1)(d), 16(1)(c) or 30(1)(d).

Protection of insolvency practitionersU.K.

51(1)This paragraph applies where an insolvency practitioner seizes or disposes of property which is subject to a forfeiture order or a restraint order and—U.K.

(a)he reasonably believes that he is entitled to do so in the exercise of his functions, and

(b)he would be so entitled if the property were not subject to a forfeiture order or a restraint order.

(2)The insolvency practitioner shall not be liable to any person in respect of any loss or damage resulting from the seizure or disposal except in so far as the loss or damage is caused by his negligence.

(3)The insolvency practitioner shall have a lien on the property seized or the proceeds of its sale—

(a)for such of his expenses as were incurred in connection with the insolvency proceedings in relation to which the seizure or disposal purported to take place, and

(b)for so much of his remuneration as may be reasonably assigned for his acting in connection with those proceedings.

(4)Sub-paragraphs (1) to (3) are without prejudice to the generality of any provision contained in the M134Insolvency Act 1986 or the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act [F4052016] or any other Act or the M135Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989.

(5)In this paragraph “insolvency practitioner”, in any part of the United Kingdom, means a person acting as an insolvency practitioner in that or any other part of the United Kingdom.

(6)For the purpose of sub-paragraph (5) any question whether a person is acting as an insolvency practitioner in England and Wales or in Scotland shall be determined in accordance with section 388 of the M136Insolvency Act 1986, except that—

(a)the reference in section 388(2)(a) to a permanent or interim trustee in the sequestration of a debtor’s estate shall be taken to include a reference to a trustee in sequestration,

(b)section 388(5) shall be disregarded, and

(c)the expression shall also include the Official Receiver acting as receiver or manager of property.

(7)For the purpose of sub-paragraph (5) any question whether a person is acting as an insolvency practitioner in Northern Ireland shall be determined in accordance with Article 3 of the M137Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989, except that—

(a)Article 3(5) shall be disregarded, and

(b)the expression shall also include the Official Receiver acting as receiver or manager of property.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

Insolvency practitioners in the Islands and designated countriesU.K.

52(1)An order may be made under this paragraph to secure that an Islands or external insolvency practitioner has the same rights under this Part of this Schedule in relation to—U.K.

(a)property situated in England and Wales,

(b)property situated in Scotland, or

(c)property situated in Northern Ireland,

as he would have if he were an insolvency practitioner in that part of the United Kingdom.

(2)The Secretary of State may make an order—

(a)under sub-paragraph (1)(a) with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor;

(b)under sub-paragraph (1)(b).

(3)An order under sub-paragraph (1)(c)—

(a)may be made by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland,

(b)shall be a statutory rule for the purposes of the M138Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979, and

(c)shall be subject to negative resolution within the meaning of section 41(6) of the M139Interpretation (Northern Ireland) Act 1954.

(4)An order under this paragraph may, in particular, include—

(a)provision which modifies the rights under this Part of this Schedule which are to be conferred under the order;

(b)provision as to the manner in which the rights conferred under the order are to be exercised;

(c)provision as to the conditions subject to which those rights are to be exercised, including the obtaining of leave from a court;

(d)provision for empowering a court granting such leave to impose such conditions as it thinks fit.

(5)An order under this paragraph may make different provision for different purposes.

(6)In this paragraph—

  • “Islands or external insolvency practitioner” means a person exercising under the insolvency law of a relevant country or territory functions corresponding to those exercised by insolvency practitioners under the insolvency law of any part of the United Kingdom,

  • “insolvency law” has the same meaning as in section 426(10) of the M140Insolvency Act 1986, except that the reference to a relevant country or territory shall be construed in accordance with this paragraph, and

  • “relevant country or territory” means—

    (a)

    any of the Channel Islands,

    (b)

    the Isle of Man, or

    (c)

    any country or territory designated as mentioned in paragraph 14, 28 or 44.

Marginal Citations

InterpretationU.K.

53(1)In this Part of this Schedule (other than in paragraph 51) “insolvency practitioner” means a person acting in any qualifying insolvency proceedings in any part of the United Kingdom as—U.K.

(a)a liquidator of a company or partnership,

(b)a trustee in bankruptcy,

(c)the [F406trustee or interim trustee in the sequestration of a] debtor’s estate,

(d)an administrator of the insolvent estate of a deceased person, or

(e)a receiver or manager of any property.

(2)In this Part of this Schedule “qualifying insolvency proceedings” means—

(a)any proceedings under the M141Insolvency Act 1986 or the M142Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 for the winding up of a company or an unregistered company and includes any voluntary winding up of a company under Part IV of that Act or Part V of that Order,

(b)any proceedings in England and Wales or Northern Ireland under or by virtue of section 420 of the M143Insolvency Act 1986 or Article 364 of the M144Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 for the winding up of an insolvent partnership,

(c)any proceedings in bankruptcy or, in Scotland, any sequestration of a debtor’s estate, or

(d)any proceedings in England and Wales or in Northern Ireland under or by virtue of section 421 of the M145Insolvency Act 1986 or Article 365 of the M146Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 in relation to the insolvent estate of a deceased person.

(3)In this Part of this Schedule “the relevant officer” means in England and Wales and in Northern Ireland—

(a)where the forfeiture order in question is made by a court in England and Wales, the proper officer within the meaning given in paragraph 4,

(b)where the forfeiture order in question is made by a court in Northern Ireland, the proper officer within the meaning given in paragraph 32, and

(c)in any other case, the appropriate officer of the High Court.

(4)In this Part of this Schedule “the relevant officer” means in Scotland—

(a)where the forfeiture order in question is made by a court in Scotland, the clerk of the court,

(b)in any other case, the Principal Clerk of Session and Justiciary.

(5)In this Part of this Schedule references to the proceeds of sale or realisation of property are references to the proceeds after deduction of the costs of sale or realisation.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

Section 37.

SCHEDULE 5U.K. Terrorist Investigations: Information

Part IE+W+N.I. England and Wales and Northern Ireland

SearchesE+W+N.I.

1(1)A constable may apply to a justice of the peace for the issue of a warrant under this paragraph for the purposes of a terrorist investigation.E+W+N.I.

(2)A warrant under this paragraph shall authorise any constable—

(a)to enter [F407premises mentioned in sub-paragraph (2A)] ,

(b)to search the premises and any person found there, and

(c)to seize and retain any relevant material which is found on a search under paragraph (b).

[F408(2A)The premises referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(a) are—

(a)one or more sets of premises specified in the application (in which case the application is for a “specific premises warrant”); or

(b)any premises occupied or controlled by a person specified in the application, including such sets of premises as are so specified (in which case the application is for an “all premises warrant”).]

(3)For the purpose of sub-paragraph (2)(c) material is relevant if the constable has reasonable grounds for believing that—

(a)it is likely to be of substantial value, whether by itself or together with other material, to a terrorist investigation, and

(b)it must be seized in order to prevent it from being concealed, lost, damaged, altered or destroyed.

(4)A warrant under this paragraph shall not authorise—

(a)the seizure and retention of items subject to legal privilege, or

(b)a constable to require a person to remove any clothing in public except for headgear, footwear, an outer coat, a jacket or gloves.

(5)Subject to paragraph 2, a justice may grant an application under this paragraph if satisfied—

(a)that the warrant is sought for the purposes of a terrorist investigation,

(b)that there are reasonable grounds for believing that there is material on [F409premises to which the application relates] which is likely to be of substantial value, whether by itself or together with other material, to a terrorist investigation and which does not consist of or include excepted material (within the meaning of paragraph 4 below), and

(c)that the issue of a warrant is likely to be necessary in the circumstances of the case [F410, and]

[F411(d)in the case of an application for an all premises warrant, that it is not reasonably practicable to specify in the application all the premises which the person so specified occupies or controls and which might need to be searched.]

Textual Amendments

F407Words in Sch. 5 para. 1(2)(a) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 26(2); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F408Sch. 5 para. 1(2A) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 26(2); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F409Words in Sch. 5 para. 1(5)(b) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 26(4)(a); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F410Word in Sch. 5 para. 1(5)(c) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 26(4)(b); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F411Sch. 5 para. 1(5)(d) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 26(4)(c); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C66Sch. 5 para. 1: power(s) of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 50, 52-54, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 71; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

C67Sch. 5 para. 1: power(s) of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 51-54, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 2 para. 83; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

C68Sch. 5 para. 1 modified (E.W.N.I) (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 55, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 109(1) (with s. 57(3)); S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

2(1)This paragraph applies where an application [F412for a specific premises warrant] is made under paragraph 1 and—E+W+N.I.

(a)the application is made by a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent,

(b)the application does not relate to residential premises, and

(c)the justice to whom the application is made is not satisfied of the matter referred to in paragraph 1(5)(c).

(2)The justice may grant the application if satisfied of the matters referred to in paragraph 1(5)(a) and (b).

(3)Where a warrant under paragraph 1 is issued by virtue of this paragraph, the powers under paragraph 1(2)(a) and (b) are exercisable only within the period of 24 hours beginning with the time when the warrant is issued.

(4)For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1) “residential premises” means any premises which the officer making the application has reasonable grounds for believing are used wholly or mainly as a dwelling.

Textual Amendments

F412Words in Sch. 5 para. 2(1) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 26(5); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

[F4132A(1)This paragraph applies where an application for an all premises warrant is made under paragraph 1 and—E+W+N.I.

(a)the application is made by a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent, and

(b)the justice to whom the application is made is not satisfied of the matter referred to in paragraph 1(5)(c).

(2)The justice may grant the application if satisfied of the matters referred to in paragraph 1(5)(a), (b) and (d).

(3)Where a warrant under paragraph 1 is issued by virtue of this paragraph, the powers under paragraph 1(2)(a) and (b) are exercisable only—

(a)in respect of premises which are not residential premises, and

(b)within the period of 24 hours beginning with the time when the warrant is issued.

(4) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (3) “ residential premises ”, in relation to a power under paragraph 1(2)(a) or (b), means any premises which the constable exercising the power has reasonable grounds for believing are used wholly or mainly as a dwelling. ]

Textual Amendments

F413Sch. 5 para. 2A inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 26(6); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

3(1)[F414A constable] may by a written authority signed by him authorise a search of specified premises which are wholly or partly within a cordoned area.E+W+N.I.

(2)A constable [F415may exercise the power in sub-paragraph (1) only] if he considers it necessary by reason of urgency.

(3)An authorisation under this paragraph shall authorise any constable—

(a)to enter the premises specified in the authority,

(b)to search the premises and any person found there, and

(c)to seize and retain any relevant material (within the meaning of paragraph 1(3)) which is found on a search under paragraph (b).

(4)The powers under sub-paragraph (3)(a) and (b) may be exercised—

(a)on one or more occasions, and

(b)at any time during the period when the designation of the cordoned area under section 33 has effect.

(5)An authorisation under this paragraph shall not authorise—

(a)the seizure and retention of items subject to legal privilege;

(b)a constable to require a person to remove any clothing in public except for headgear, footwear, an outer coat, a jacket or gloves.

(6)An authorisation under this paragraph shall not be given unless the person giving it has reasonable grounds for believing that there is material to be found on the premises which—

(a)is likely to be of substantial value, whether by itself or together with other material, to a terrorist investigation, and

(b)does not consist of or include excepted material.

(7)A person commits an offence if he wilfully obstructs a search under this paragraph.

(8)A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (7) shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

Textual Amendments

F414Words in Sch. 5 para. 3(1) substituted (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 17 para. 2(2)(a) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(d)

F415Words in Sch. 5 para. 3(2) substituted (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 17 para. 2(2)(b) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(d)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C69Sch. 5 para. 3: power(s) of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 50, 52-54, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 71; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

C70Sch. 5 para. 3: power(s) of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 51-54, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 2 para. 83; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

C71Sch. 5 para. 3 modified (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 55, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 109(1) (with s. 57(3)); S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

Excepted materialE+W+N.I.

4E+W+N.I.In this Part—

(a)“excluded material” has the meaning given by section 11 of the M147Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984,

(b)“items subject to legal privilege” has the meaning given by section 10 of that Act, and

(c)“special procedure material” has the meaning given by section 14 of that Act;

and material is “excepted material” if it falls within any of paragraphs (a) to (c).

Marginal Citations

Excluded and special procedure material: production & accessE+W+N.I.

5(1)[F416An appropriate officer] may apply to a Circuit judge for an order under this paragraph for the purposes of a terrorist investigation.E+W+N.I.

[F417(1A)Where the appropriate officer is a counter-terrorism financial investigator, the officer may apply for an order under this paragraph only for the purposes of a terrorist investigation so far as relating to terrorist property.]

(2)An application for an order shall relate to particular material, or material of a particular description, which consists of or includes excluded material or special procedure material.

(3)An order under this paragraph may require a specified person—

(a)to produce to [F418an appropriate officer] within a specified period for seizure and retention any material which he has in his possession, custody or power and to which the application relates;

(b)to give [F419an appropriate officer] access to any material of the kind mentioned in paragraph (a) within a specified period;

(c)to state to the best of his knowledge and belief the location of material to which the application relates if it is not in, and it will not come into, his possession, custody or power within the period specified under paragraph (a) or (b).

(4)For the purposes of this paragraph—

(a)an order may specify a person only if he appears to the Circuit judge to have in his possession, custody or power any of the material to which the application relates, and

(b)a period specified in an order shall be the period of seven days beginning with the date of the order unless it appears to the judge that a different period would be appropriate in the particular circumstances of the application.

(5)Where a Circuit judge makes an order under sub-paragraph (3)(b) in relation to material on any premises, he may, on the application of a constable, order any person who appears to the judge to be entitled to grant entry to the premises to allow any constable to enter the premises to obtain access to the material.

[F420(6)“Appropriate officer” means—

(a)a constable, or

(b)a counter-terrorism financial investigator.]

Textual Amendments

F416Words in Sch. 5 para. 5(1) substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(3)(a)(i), 58(4)(6)

F417Sch. 5 para. 5(1A) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(3)(a)(ii), 58(4)(6)

F418Words in Sch. 5 para. 5(3)(a) substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(3)(a)(iii), 58(4)(6)

F419Words in Sch. 5 para. 5(3)(b) substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(3)(a)(iv), 58(4)(6)

F420Sch. 5 para. 5(6) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(3)(a)(v), 58(4)(6)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

6(1)A Circuit judge may grant an application under paragraph 5 if satisfied—E+W+N.I.

(a)that the material to which the application relates consists of or includes excluded material or special procedure material,

(b)that it does not include items subject to legal privilege, and

(c)that the conditions in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) are satisfied in respect of that material.

(2)The first condition is that—

(a)the order is sought for the purposes of a terrorist investigation, and

(b)there are reasonable grounds for believing that the material is likely to be of substantial value, whether by itself or together with other material, to a terrorist investigation.

(3)The second condition is that there are reasonable grounds for believing that it is in the public interest that the material should be produced or that access to it should be given having regard—

(a)to the benefit likely to accrue to a terrorist investigation if the material is obtained, and

(b)to the circumstances under which the person concerned has any of the material in his possession, custody or power.

[F421(4)In the case of an order sought by a counter-terrorism financial investigator, the first condition is satisfied only to the extent that the terrorist investigation mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(a) and (b) relates to terrorist property.]

Textual Amendments

F421Sch. 5 para. 6(4) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(3)(b), 58(4)(6)

7(1)An order under paragraph 5 may be made in relation to—E+W+N.I.

(a)material consisting of or including excluded or special procedure material which is expected to come into existence within the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the order;

(b)a person who the Circuit judge thinks is likely to have any of the material to which the application relates in his possession, custody or power within that period.

(2)Where an order is made under paragraph 5 by virtue of this paragraph, paragraph 5(3) shall apply with the following modifications—

(a)the order shall require the specified person to notify a named [F422appropriate officer (as defined in paragraph 5(6))] as soon as is reasonably practicable after any material to which the application relates comes into his possession, custody or power,

(b)the reference in paragraph 5(3)(a) to material which the specified person has in his possession, custody or power shall be taken as a reference to the material referred to in paragraph (a) above which comes into his possession, custody or power, and

(c)the reference in paragraph 5(3)(c) to the specified period shall be taken as a reference to the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the order.

(3)Where an order is made under paragraph 5 by virtue of this paragraph, paragraph 5(4) shall not apply and the order—

(a)may only specify a person falling within sub-paragraph (1)(b), and

(b)shall specify the period of seven days beginning with the date of notification required under sub-paragraph (2)(a) unless it appears to the judge that a different period would be appropriate in the particular circumstances of the application.

Textual Amendments

F422Words in Sch. 5 para. 7(2)(a) substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(3)(c), 58(4)(6)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

8(1)An order under paragraph 5—E+W+N.I.

(a)shall not confer any right to production of, or access to, items subject to legal privilege, and

(b)shall have effect notwithstanding any restriction on the disclosure of information imposed by statute or otherwise.

(2)Where the material to which an application under paragraph 5 relates consists of information contained in a computer—

(a)an order under paragraph 5(3)(a) shall have effect as an order to produce the material in a form in which it can be taken away and in which it is visible and legible, and

(b)an order under paragraph 5(3)(b) shall have effect as an order to give access to the material in a form in which it is visible and legible.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

9(1)An order under paragraph 5 may be made in relation to material in the possession, custody or power of a government department.E+W+N.I.

(2)Where an order is made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)it shall be served as if the proceedings were civil proceedings against the department, and

(b)it may require any officer of the department, whether named in the order or not, who may for the time being have in his possession, custody or power the material concerned, to comply with the order.

(3)In this paragraph “government department” means an authorised government department for the purposes of the M148Crown Proceedings Act 1947.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Marginal Citations

10(1)An order of a Circuit judge under paragraph 5 shall have effect as if it were an order of the Crown Court.E+W+N.I.

(2)[F423Criminal Procedure Rules] may make provision about proceedings relating to an order under paragraph 5.

(3)In particular, the rules may make provision about the variation or discharge of an order.

Textual Amendments

F423Words in Sch. 5 para. 10(2) substituted (1.9.2004 subject to art. 3 of the commencing S.I.) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 109(1), Sch. 8 para. 389(2); S.I. 2004/2066, art. 2

Commencement Information

I8Sch. 5 para. 10 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; Sch. 5 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; Sch. 5 para. 10(2)(3) in force at 31.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2944, art. 2(i); Sch. 5 para. 10 in force at 19.2.2001 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

Excluded or special procedure material: searchE+W+N.I.

11(1)A constable may apply to a Circuit judge for the issue of a warrant under this paragraph for the purposes of a terrorist investigation.E+W+N.I.

(2)A warrant under this paragraph shall authorise any constable—

(a)to enter [F424premises mentioned in sub-paragraph (3A)],

(b)to search the premises and any person found there, and

(c)to seize and retain any relevant material which is found on a search under paragraph (b).

(3)A warrant under this paragraph shall not authorise—

(a)the seizure and retention of items subject to legal privilege;

(b)a constable to require a person to remove any clothing in public except for headgear, footwear, an outer coat, a jacket or gloves.

[F425(3A)The premises referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(a) are—

(a)one or more sets of premises specified in the application (in which case the application is for a “specific premises warrant”); or

(b)any premises occupied or controlled by a person specified in the application, including such sets of premises as are so specified (in which case the application is for an “all premises warrant”).]

(4)For the purpose of sub-paragraph (2)(c) material is relevant if the constable has reasonable grounds for believing that it is likely to be of substantial value, whether by itself or together with other material, to a terrorist investigation.

[F426(5)Criminal Procedure Rules may make provision about proceedings relating to a warrant under this paragraph.]

Textual Amendments

F424Words in Sch. 5 para. 11(2)(a) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 26(7); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F425Sch. 5 para. 11(3A) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 26(8); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F426Sch. 5 para. 11(5) inserted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 82(4), 115(7); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(o)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C96Sch. 5 para. 11: power(s) of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 50, 52-54, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 71; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

C97Sch. 5 para. 11: power(s) of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 51-54, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 2 para. 83; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

12(1)A Circuit judge may grant an application [F427for a specific premises warrant] under paragraph 11 if satisfied that an order made under paragraph 5 in relation to material on the premises specified in the application has not been complied with.E+W+N.I.

(2)A Circuit judge may also grant an application [F427for a specific premises warrant] under paragraph 11 if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that—

(a)there is material on premises specified in the application which consists of or includes excluded material or special procedure material but does not include items subject to legal privilege, and

(b)the conditions in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) are satisfied.

[F428(2A)A Circuit judge or a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) may grant an application for an all premises warrant under paragraph 11 if satisfied—

(a)that an order made under paragraph 5 has not been complied with, and

(b)that the person specified in the application is also specified in the order.

(2B)A Circuit judge or a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) may also grant an application for an all premises warrant under paragraph 11 if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing—

(a)that there is material on premises to which the application relates which consists of or includes excluded material or special procedure material but does not include items subject to legal privilege, and

(b)that the conditions in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) are met.]

(3)The first condition is that—

(a)the warrant is sought for the purposes of a terrorist investigation, and

(b)the material is likely to be of substantial value, whether by itself or together with other material, to a terrorist investigation.

(4)The second condition is that it is not appropriate to make an order under paragraph 5 in relation to the material because—

(a)it is not practicable to communicate with any person entitled to produce the material,

(b)it is not practicable to communicate with any person entitled to grant access to the material or entitled to grant entry to [F429premises to which the application for the warrant relates] , or

(c)a terrorist investigation may be seriously prejudiced unless a constable can secure immediate access to the material.

Textual Amendments

ExplanationsE+W+N.I.

13(1)A constable may apply to a Circuit judge for an order under this paragraph requiring any person specified in the order to provide an explanation of any material—E+W+N.I.

(a)seized in pursuance of a warrant under paragraph 1 or 11, or

(b)produced or made available to a constable under paragraph 5.

[F430(1A)A counter-terrorism financial investigator may apply to a Circuit Judge or a District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) for an order under this paragraph requiring any person specified in the order to provide an explanation of any material produced or made available to a counter-terrorism financial investigator under paragraph 5.]

(2)An order under this paragraph shall not require any person to disclose any information which he would be entitled to refuse to disclose on grounds of legal professional privilege in proceedings in the High Court.

(3)But a lawyer may be required to provide the name and address of his client.

(4)A statement by a person in response to a requirement imposed by an order under this paragraph—

(a)may be made orally or in writing, and

(b)may be used in evidence against him only on a prosecution for an offence under paragraph 14.

(5)Paragraph 10 shall apply to orders under this paragraph as it applies to orders under paragraph 5.

Textual Amendments

F430Sch. 5 para. 13(1A) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(3)(d), 58(4)(6)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

14(1)A person commits an offence if, in purported compliance with an order under paragraph 13, he—E+W+N.I.

(a)makes a statement which he knows to be false or misleading in a material particular, or

(b)recklessly makes a statement which is false or misleading in a material particular.

(2)A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (1) shall be liable—

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

Urgent casesE+W+N.I.

15(1)A police officer of at least the rank of superintendent may by a written order signed by him give to any constable the authority which may be given by a search warrant under paragraph 1 or 11 [F431(subject to sub-paragraph (1A))].E+W+N.I.

[F432(1A)An order under this paragraph giving the authority which may be given by a search warrant under paragraph 11 does not authorise a constable to retain confidential journalistic material.

(1B)“Confidential journalistic material” means material which is excluded material by virtue of section 11(1)(c) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.]

(2)An order shall not be made under this paragraph unless the officer has reasonable grounds for believing—

(a)that the case is one of great emergency, and

(b)that immediate action is necessary.

(3)Where an order is made under this paragraph particulars of the case shall be notified as soon as is reasonably practicable to the Secretary of State.

(4)A person commits an offence if he wilfully obstructs a search under this paragraph.

(5)A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (4) shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

Textual Amendments

F431Words in Sch. 5 para. 15(1) inserted (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 17 para. 2(3)(a) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(d)

F432Sch. 5 para. 15(1A)(1B) inserted (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 17 para. 2(3)(b) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(d)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C110Sch. 5 para. 15: power(s) of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 50, 52-54, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 71; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

C111Sch. 5 para. 15: power(s) of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 51-54, 68. Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 83; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

C112Sch. 5 para. 15 modified (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 55, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 109(2) (with s. 57(3)); S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

[F43315A(1)This paragraph applies where confidential journalistic material is seized by virtue of an order under paragraph 15 giving the authority which may be given by a search warrant under paragraph 11.E+W+N.I.

(2)A constable may apply to a Circuit judge for the issue of a warrant under this paragraph.

(3)An application under sub-paragraph (2) must be made as soon as reasonably practicable after the material is seized.

(4)The judge may grant an application under sub-paragraph (2) if satisfied that conditions 1 to 3 are met.

(5)Condition 1 is that the warrant is sought for the purposes of a terrorist investigation.

(6)Condition 2 is that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the material is likely to be of substantial value, whether by itself or with other material, to a terrorist investigation.

(7)Condition 3 is that there are reasonable grounds for believing that it is in the public interest that the material should be retained having regard to the benefit likely to accrue to the terrorist investigation if the material is retained.

(8)A warrant under this paragraph is a warrant authorising the retention of confidential journalistic material.

(9)A warrant under this paragraph may impose conditions on the retention and use of the material.

(10)If the judge does not grant an application for the issue of a warrant under this paragraph in relation to any of the material to which the application relates, the judge may direct that the material is—

(a)returned to the person from whom it was seized, or

(b)destroyed.

(11)“Confidential journalistic material” has the same meaning as in paragraph 15.]

Textual Amendments

16(1)If a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent has reasonable grounds for believing that the case is one of great emergency he may by a written notice signed by him require any person specified in the notice to provide an explanation of any material seized in pursuance of an order under paragraph 15.E+W+N.I.

(2)Sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) of paragraph 13 and paragraph 14 shall apply to a notice under this paragraph as they apply to an order under paragraph 13.

(3)A person commits an offence if he fails to comply with a notice under this paragraph.

(4)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under sub-paragraph (3) to show that he had a reasonable excuse for his failure.

(5)A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (3) shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

SupplementaryE+W+N.I.

17E+W+N.I.For the purposes of sections 21 and 22 of the M149Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (seized material: access, copying and retention)—

(a)a terrorist investigation shall be treated as an investigation of or in connection with an offence, and

(b)material produced in pursuance of an order under paragraph 5 shall be treated as if it were material seized by a constable.

Marginal Citations

Northern IrelandE+W+N.I.

18E+W+N.I.In the application of this Part to Northern Ireland—

(a)the reference in paragraph 4(a) to section 11 of the M150Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 shall be taken as a reference to Article 13 of the M151Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989,

(b)the reference in paragraph 4(b) to section 10 of that Act shall be taken as a reference to Article 12 of that Order,

(c)the reference in paragraph 4(c) to section 14 of that Act shall be taken as a reference to Article 16 of that Order,

(d)the references in paragraph 9(1) and (2) to “government department” shall be taken as including references to an authorised Northern Ireland department for the purposes of the M152Crown Proceedings Act 1947,

[F434(dd)the reference in paragraph 10(2) to “Criminal Procedure Rules” shall be taken as a reference to Crown Court Rules,]

F435(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F436(ea)the reference in paragraph 15(1B) to section 11(1)(c) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 is to be taken as a reference to Article 13(1)(c) of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12)),]

(f)the reference in paragraph 17 to sections 21 and 22 of the M153Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 shall be taken as a reference to Articles 23 and 24 of the M154Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989, and

(g)references to “a Circuit judge” shall be taken as references to a [F437Crown Court judge].

Textual Amendments

F434Sch. 5 para. 18(dd) inserted (1.9.2004 subject to art. 3 of the commencing S.I.) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 109(1), Sch. 8 para. 389(3); S.I. 2004/2066, art. 2

F435Sch. 5 para. 18(e) repealed (7.7.2002) by 2001 c. 24, ss. 121(2)(a), 125, Sch. 8 Pt. 7; S.I. 2002/1558, art. 2

F437Words in Sch. 5 para. 18(g) substituted (7.7.2002) by 2001 c. 24, s. 121(2)(b); S.I. 2002/1558, art. 2

Marginal Citations

[F43819(1)The Secretary of State may by a written order which relates to specified premises give to any constable in Northern Ireland—E+W+N.I.

(a)the authority which may be given by a search warrant under paragraph 1;

(b)the authority which may be given by a search warrant under paragraph 11.

(2)An order shall not be made under this paragraph unless—

(a)it appears to the Secretary of State that the information which it would be necessary to provide to the court in support of an application for a warrant would, if disclosed, be likely to place any person in danger or prejudice the capability of members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary to investigate an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 or under section 56, and

(b)the order is made for the purposes of an investigation of the commission, preparation or instigation of an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 or under section 56.

(3)The Secretary of State may make an order under sub-paragraph (1)(a) in relation to particular premises only if satisfied—

(a)that there are reasonable grounds for believing that there is material on the premises which is likely to be of substantial value, whether by itself or together with other material, to the investigation mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(b), and which does not consist of or include excepted material, and

(b)that the authority of an order is likely to be necessary in the circumstances of the case.

(4)The Secretary of State may make an order under sub-paragraph (1)(b) in relation to particular premises if satisfied that an order made under paragraph 5 in relation to material on the premises has not been complied with.

(5)The Secretary of State may also make an order under sub-paragraph (1)(b) in relation to particular premises if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that—

(a)there is material on the premises which consists of or includes excluded material or special procedure material but does not include items subject to legal privilege,

(b)the material is likely to be of substantial value, whether by itself or together with other material, to the investigation mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(b), and

(c)an order under paragraph 5 would not be appropriate in relation to the material for the reason mentioned in paragraph 12(4)(a) or (b) or because the investigation mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(b) might be seriously prejudiced unless a constable can secure immediate access to the material.

(6)An order under sub-paragraph (1)(b) may not be made except in the circumstances specified in sub-paragraphs (4) and (5).

(7)A person commits an offence if he wilfully obstructs a search under this paragraph.

(8)A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (7) shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.]

Textual Amendments

F438Sch. 5 paras. 19-21 ceased to have effect (N.I.) (19.2.2003) by virtue of The Terrorism Act 2000 (Continuance of Part VII) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/427), art. 2(2)(c); and repealed (N.I.) (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), s. 5(2)(3), Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C113Sch. 5 para. 19: power(s) of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 50, 52-54, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 71; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

C114Sch. 5 para. 19: power(s) of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 51-54, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 2 para. 83; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

C115Sch. 5 para. 19 modified (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 55, 68, Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 109(2) (with s. 57(3)); S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

[F43920(1)The Secretary of State may exercise the power to make an order under paragraph 5 in relation to any person in Northern Ireland who is specified in the order.E+W+N.I.

(2)An order shall not be made by virtue of this paragraph unless it appears to the Secretary of State that the information which it would be necessary to provide to a [F440Crown Court judge]] in support of an application for an order under paragraph 5 would, if disclosed—

(a)be likely to place any person in danger, or

(b)be likely to prejudice the capability of members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary to investigate an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 or under section 56.

(3)Paragraphs 5 to 9 shall apply to the making of an order under paragraph 5 by virtue of this paragraph with the following modifications—

(a)references to a [F440Crown Court judge] shall be taken as references to the Secretary of State,

(b)the references to “a terrorist investigation” in paragraphs 5(1) and 6(2)(a) shall be taken as references to an investigation of the commission, preparation or instigation of an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 or under section 56, and

(c)the references to “a terrorist investigation” in paragraphs 6(2)(b) and 6(3)(a) shall be taken as references to the investigation mentioned in paragraph 6(2)(a).

(4)Paragraph 10 shall not apply in relation to an order made under paragraph 5 by virtue of this paragraph.

(5)The Secretary of State may vary or revoke an order made by virtue of this paragraph.

(6)A person commits an offence if he contravenes an order made by virtue of this paragraph.

(7)A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (6) shall be liable—

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

Textual Amendments

F439Sch. 5 paras. 19-21 ceased to have effect (N.I.) (19.2.2003) by virtue of The Terrorism Act 2000 (Continuance of Part VII) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/427), art. 2(2)(c); and repealed (N.I.) (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), s. 5(2)(3), Sch.

F440Words in Sch. 5 para. 20(2)(3)(a) substituted (7.7.2002) by 2001 c. 24, s. 121(3); S.I. 2002/1558, art. 2

[F44121(1)The Secretary of State may by a written order require any person in Northern Ireland who is specified in the order to provide an explanation of any material—E+W+N.I.

(a)seized in pursuance of an order under paragraph 19, or

(b)produced or made available to a constable in pursuance of an order made by virtue of paragraph 20.

(2)The provisions of paragraphs 13(2) to (4) and 14 shall apply to an order under this paragraph as they apply to an order under paragraph 13.

(3)The provisions of paragraph 16(3) to (5) shall apply to an order under this paragraph as they apply to a notice under paragraph 16.]

Textual Amendments

F441Sch. 5 paras. 19-21 ceased to have effect (N.I.) (19.2.2003) by virtue of The Terrorism Act 2000 (Continuance of Part VII) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/427), art. 2(2)(c); and repealed (N.I.) (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), s. 5(2)(3), Sch.

Part IIS Scotland

Order for production of materialS

22(1)The procurator fiscal may apply to the sheriff for an order under this paragraph for the purposes of a terrorist investigation.S

(2)An application for an order shall relate to particular material, or material of a particular description.

(3)An order under this paragraph may require a specified person—

(a)to produce to a constable within a specified period for seizure and retention any material which he has in his possession, custody or power and to which the application relates;

(b)to give a constable access to any material of the kind mentioned in paragraph (a) within a specified period;

(c)to state to the best of his knowledge and belief the location of material to which the application relates if it is not in, and it will not come into, his possession, custody or power within the period specified under paragraph (a) or (b).

(4)For the purposes of this paragraph—

(a)an order may specify a person only if he appears to the sheriff to have in his possession, custody or power any of the material to which the application relates, and

(b)a period specified in an order shall be the period of seven days beginning with the date of the order unless it appears to the sheriff that a different period would be appropriate in the particular circumstances of the application.

(5)Where the sheriff makes an order under sub-paragraph (3)(b) in relation to material on any premises, he may, on the application of the procurator fiscal, order any person who appears to the sheriff to be entitled to grant entry to the premises to allow any constable to enter the premises to obtain access to the material.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

23(1)The sheriff may grant an application under paragraph 22 if satisfied that the conditions in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) are satisfied in respect of that material.S

(2)The first condition is that—

(a)the order is sought for the purposes of a terrorist investigation, and

(b)there are reasonable grounds for believing that the material is likely to be of substantial value, whether by itself or together with other material, to a terrorist investigation.

(3)The second condition is that there are reasonable grounds for believing that it is in the public interest that the material should be produced or that access to it should be given having regard—

(a)to the benefit likely to accrue to a terrorist investigation if the material is obtained, and

(b)to the circumstances under which the person concerned has any of the material in his possession, custody or power.

24(1)An order under paragraph 22 may be made in relation to a person who appears to the sheriff to be likely to have any of the material to which the application relates in his possession, custody or power within the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the order.S

(2)Where an order is made under paragraph 22 by virtue of this paragraph, paragraph 22(3) shall apply with the following modifications—

(a)the order shall require the specified person to notify a named constable as soon as is reasonably practicable after any material to which the application relates comes into his possession, custody or power,

(b)the reference in paragraph 22(3)(a) to material which the specified person has in his possession, custody or power shall be taken as a reference to the material referred to in paragraph (a) above which comes into his possession, custody or power, and

(c)the reference in paragraph 22(3)(c) to the specified period shall be taken as a reference to the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the order.

(3)Where an order is made under paragraph 22 by virtue of this paragraph, paragraph 22(4) shall not apply and the order—

(a)may only specify a person falling within sub-paragraph (1), and

(b)shall specify the period of seven days beginning with the date of notification required under sub-paragraph (2)(a) unless it appears to the sheriff that a different period would be appropriate in the particular circumstances of the application.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

25(1)Subject to paragraph 33(1), an order under paragraph 22 shall have effect notwithstanding any obligation as to secrecy or other restriction on the disclosure of the information imposed by statute or otherwise.S

(2)Where the material to which an application under paragraph 22 relates consists of information contained in a computer—

(a)an order under paragraph 22(3)(a) shall have effect as an order to produce the material in a form in which it can be taken away and in which it is visible and legible, and

(b)an order under paragraph 22(3)(b) shall have effect as an order to give access to the material in a form in which it is visible and legible.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

26(1)An order under paragraph 22 may be made in relation to material in the possession, custody or power of a government department.S

(2)Where an order is made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)it shall be served as if the proceedings were civil proceedings against the department, and

(b)it may require any officer of the department, whether named in the order or not, who may for the time being have in his possession, custody or power the material concerned, to comply with it.

(3)In this paragraph “government department” means a public department within the meaning of the Crown Suits Scotland Act 1857 and any part of the Scottish Administration.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

27(1)Provision may be made by Act of Adjournal as to—S

(a)the recall and variation of orders under paragraph 22; and

(b)proceedings relating to such orders.

(2)The following provisions shall have effect pending the coming into force of an Act of Adjournal under sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)an order under paragraph 22 may be recalled or varied by the sheriff on a written application made to him by any person subject to the order;

(b)unless the sheriff otherwise directs on grounds of urgency, the applicant shall, not less than 48 hours before making the application, send a copy of it and a notice in writing of the time and place where the application is to be made to the procurator fiscal on whose application the order was made.

SearchesS

28(1)The procurator fiscal may apply to the sheriff to grant a warrant under this paragraph for the purposes of a terrorist investigation.S

(2)A warrant under this paragraph shall authorise any constable—

(a)to enter [F442premises mentioned in sub-paragraph (2A)] ,

(b)to search the premises and any person found there, and

(c)to seize and retain any relevant material which is found on a search under paragraph (b).

[F443(2A)The premises referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(a) are—

(a)one or more sets of premises specified in the application (in which case the application is for a “specific premises warrant”); or

(b)any premises occupied or controlled by a person specified in the application, including such sets of premises as are so specified (in which case the application is for an “all premises warrant”).]

(3)For the purpose of sub-paragraph (2)(c) material is relevant if the constable has reasonable grounds for believing that it is likely to be of substantial value, whether by itself or together with other material, to a terrorist investigation.

(4)The sheriff may grant an application under this paragraph if satisfied—

(a)that the warrant is sought for the purposes of a terrorist investigation,

(b)that there are reasonable grounds for believing that there is material on [F444premises to which the application relates] which is likely to be of substantial value to a terrorist investigation, F445. . .

(c)that one of the conditions in paragraph 29 is satisfied [F446, and]

[F447(d)in the case of an application for an all premises warrant, that it is not reasonably practicable to specify in the application all the premises which the person so specified occupies or controls and which might need to be searched.]

(5)Where [F448a specific premises warrant] is granted in relation to non-residential premises, the entry and search must be within the period of 24 hours beginning with the time when the warrant is granted.

(6)For the purpose of sub-paragraph (5) “non-residential premises” means any premises other than those which the procurator fiscal has reasonable grounds for believing are used wholly or mainly as a dwelling.

[F449(6A)Where an all premises warrant is granted, entry and search in pursuance of the warrant of any premises which are non-residential premises must be within the period of 24 hours beginning with the time when the warrant is granted.

(6B) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (6A) “ non-residential premises ” means any premises other than those which the constable executing the warrant has reasonable grounds for believing are used wholly or mainly as a dwelling. ]

(7)A warrant under this paragraph may authorise the persons named in the warrant to accompany the constable who is executing it.

Textual Amendments

F442Words in Sch. 5 para. 28(2)(a) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 27(2); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F443Sch. 5 para. 28(2A) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 27(3); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F444Words in Sch. 5 para. 28(4)(b) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 27(4)(a); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F445Word in Sch. 5 para. 28(4)(b) repealed (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 37(5), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F446Word in Sch. 5 para. 28(4)(c) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 27(4)(b); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F447Sch. 5 para. 28(4)(d) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 27(4)(c); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F448Words in Sch. 5 para. 28(5) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 27(5); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F449Sch. 5 para. 28(6A)(6B) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 27(6); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

29(1)The conditions referred to in paragraph 28(4)(c) are—S

(a)that an order made under paragraph [F45022] in relation to material on the premises has not been complied with [F451and, in the case of an application for an all premises warrant, the person specified in the order in pursuance of paragraph 22(3) is also specified in the application] , or

(b)that for any of the reasons mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) it would not be appropriate to make such an order.

(2)The reasons are—

(a)it is not practicable to communicate with any person entitled to produce the material,

(b)it is not practicable to communicate with any person entitled to grant access to the material or entitled to grant entry to the premises [F452to which the application for the warrant relates] , or

(c)the investigation for the purposes of which the application is made may be seriously prejudiced unless a constable can secure immediate access to the material.

Textual Amendments

F450Word in Sch. 5 para. 29(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, s. 70, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 27; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2

F451Words in Sch. 5 para. 29(1)(a) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 27(7)(a); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F452Words in Sch. 5 para. 29(2)(b) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 27(7)(b); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

ExplanationsS

30(1)The procurator fiscal may apply to the sheriff for an order under this paragraph requiring any person specified in the order to provide an explanation of any material—S

(a)seized in pursuance of a warrant under paragraph 28, or

(b)produced or made available to a constable under paragraph 22.

(2)Without prejudice to paragraph 33(1), an order under this paragraph may require a lawyer to provide the name and address of his client.

(3)A statement by a person in response to a requirement imposed by an order under this paragraph may only be used in evidence against him—

(a)on a prosecution for an offence under [F453 section 44(2) of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 (c.39)], or

(b)on a prosecution for some other offence where in giving evidence he makes a statement inconsistent with it.

(4)Paragraphs 26 and 27 shall apply to orders under this paragraph as they apply to orders under paragraph 22.

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Urgent casesS

31(1)A police officer of at least the rank of superintendent may by a written order signed by him give to any constable the authority which may be given by a search warrant under paragraph 28 [F454(subject to sub-paragraph (1A))].S

[F455(1A)An order under this paragraph does not authorise a constable to retain confidential journalistic material.

(1B)“Confidential journalistic material” has the same meaning as in the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (see section 264(6) and (7) of that Act).]

(2)An order shall not be made under this paragraph unless the officer has reasonable grounds for believing—

(a)that the case is one of great emergency, and

(b)that immediate action is necessary.

(3)Where an order is made under this paragraph particulars of the case shall be notified as soon as is reasonably practicable to the Secretary of State.

Textual Amendments

F454Words in Sch. 5 para. 31(1) inserted (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 17 para. 2(6)(a) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(d)

F455Sch. 5 para. 31(1A)(1B) inserted (20.12.2023) by National Security Act 2023 (c. 32), s. 100(1), Sch. 17 para. 2(6)(b) (with s. 97); S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(d)

[F45631A(1)This paragraph applies where confidential journalistic material is seized by virtue of an order under paragraph 31.S

(2)The procurator fiscal may apply to a sheriff for the issue of a warrant under this paragraph.

(3)An application under sub-paragraph (2) must be made as soon as reasonably practicable.

(4)The sheriff may grant an application under sub-paragraph (2) if satisfied that conditions 1 to 3 are met.

(5)Condition 1 is that the warrant is sought for the purposes of a terrorist investigation.

(6)Condition 2 is that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the material is likely to be of substantial value, whether by itself or with other material, to a terrorist investigation.

(7)Condition 3 is that there are reasonable grounds for believing that it is in the public interest that the material should be retained having regard to the benefit likely to accrue to the terrorist investigation if the material is retained.

(8)A warrant under this paragraph is a warrant authorising the retention of confidential journalistic material.

(9)A warrant under this paragraph may impose conditions on the retention and use of the material.

(10)If the sheriff does not grant an application for the issue of a warrant under this paragraph in relation to any of the material to which the application relates, the sheriff may direct that the material is—

(a)returned to the person from whom it was seized, or

(b)destroyed.

(11)“Confidential journalistic material” has the same meaning as in paragraph 31.]

Textual Amendments

32(1)If a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent has reasonable grounds for believing that the case is one of great emergency he may by a written notice signed by him require any person specified in the notice to provide an explanation of any material seized in pursuance of an order under paragraph 22.S

(2)Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) of paragraph 30 shall apply to a notice under this paragraph as they apply to an order under that paragraph.

(3)A person commits an offence if he fails to comply with a notice under this paragraph.

(4)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under sub-paragraph (3) to show that he had a reasonable excuse for his failure.

(5)A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (3) is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to both.

SupplementaryS

33(1)This Part of this Schedule is without prejudice to any rule of law whereby—S

(a)communications between a professional legal adviser and his client, or

(b)communications made in connection with or in contemplation of legal proceedings and for the purposes of those proceedings,

are in legal proceedings protected from disclosure on the ground of confidentiality.

(2)For the purpose of exercising any powers conferred on him under this Part of this Schedule a constable may, if necessary, open lockfast places on [F457premises which he is entitled to enter in pursuance of] an order under paragraph 22, a warrant under paragraph 28 or [F458an order under paragraph 31] .

(3)A search of a person under this Part of this Schedule may only be carried out by a person of the same sex.

Textual Amendments

F457Words in Sch. 5 para. 33(2) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 27(8)(a); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

F458Words in Sch. 5 para. 33(2) substituted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 27(8)(b); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

[F459SCHEDULE 5AU.K.Terrorist financing investigations: disclosure orders

Textual Amendments

F459Sch. 5A Pt. 1 inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(1)(6), Sch. 2 para. 3; S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(bb)

Part 1U.K.England and Wales and Northern Ireland

InterpretationU.K.

1This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule.

2A disclosure order is an order made under paragraph 9.

3A judge is—

(a)in England and Wales, a judge entitled to exercise the jurisdiction of the Crown Court;

(b)in Northern Ireland, a Crown Court judge.

4A terrorist financing investigation is a terrorist investigation into—

(a)the commission, preparation or instigation of an offence under any of sections 15 to 18, or

(b)the identification of terrorist property or its movement or use.

5An appropriate officer is—

(a)a constable, or

(b)a counter-terrorism financial investigator.

6A senior police officer is a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent.

7“Document” means anything in which information of any description is recorded.

8“Excluded material”—

(a)in relation to England and Wales, has the same meaning as in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984;

(b)in relation to Northern Ireland, has the same meaning as in the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12)).

Disclosure ordersU.K.

9(1)A judge may, on the application of an appropriate officer, make a disclosure order if satisfied that each of the requirements for the making of the order is fulfilled.

(2)The application must state that a person or property specified in the application is subject to a terrorist financing investigation and the order is sought for the purposes of the investigation.

(3)A disclosure order is an order authorising an appropriate officer to give to any person the officer considers has relevant information notice in writing requiring the person to do any or all of the following with respect to any matter relevant to the terrorist financing investigation concerned—

(a)answer questions, either at a time specified in the notice or at once, at a place so specified;

(b)provide information specified in the notice, by a time and in a manner so specified;

(c)produce documents, or documents of a description, specified in the notice, either at or by a time so specified or at once, and in a manner so specified.

(4)Relevant information is information (whether or not contained in a document) which the appropriate officer concerned considers to be relevant to the investigation.

(5)A person is not bound to comply with a requirement imposed by a notice given under a disclosure order unless evidence of authority to give the notice is produced.

(6)An appropriate officer may not make an application under this paragraph unless the officer is a senior police officer or is authorised to do so by a senior police officer.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Requirements for making of disclosure orderU.K.

10(1)These are the requirements for the making of a disclosure order.

(2)There must be reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person has committed an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 or that the property specified in the application is terrorist property.

(3)There must be reasonable grounds for believing that information which may be provided in compliance with a requirement imposed under the order is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the terrorist financing investigation concerned.

(4)There must be reasonable grounds for believing that it is in the public interest for the information to be provided, having regard to the benefit likely to accrue to the investigation if the information is obtained.

OffencesU.K.

11(1)A person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse the person fails to comply with a requirement imposed under a disclosure order.

(2)A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (1) is liable—

(a)on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks, or to a fine, or to both;

(b)on summary conviction in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or to both.

(3)A person commits an offence if, in purported compliance with a requirement imposed under a disclosure order, the person—

(a)makes a statement which the person knows to be false or misleading in a material particular, or

(b)recklessly makes a statement which is false or misleading in a material particular.

(4)A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (3) is liable—

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or to a fine, or to both;

(b)on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [F460the general limit in a magistrates’ court], or to a fine, or to both;

(c)on summary conviction in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both.

(5)In relation to an offence committed before the coming into force of section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (alteration of penalties for certain summary offences), the reference in sub-paragraph (2)(a) to 51 weeks is to be read as a reference to 6 months.

(6)In relation to an offence committed before [F4612 May 2022], the reference in sub-paragraph (4)(b) to [F462the general limit in a magistrates’ court] is to be read as a reference to 6 months.

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

StatementsU.K.

12(1)A statement made by a person in response to a requirement imposed under a disclosure order may not be used in evidence against that person in criminal proceedings.

(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply—

(a)in the case of proceedings under this Part of this Act (including paragraph 11(1) or (3)),

(b)on a prosecution for an offence under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911 or Article 10 of the Perjury (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1714 (N.I. 19)) (false statements), or

(c)on a prosecution for some other offence where, in giving evidence, the person makes a statement inconsistent with the statement mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).

(3)A statement may not be used by virtue of sub-paragraph (2)(c) against a person unless—

(a)evidence relating to it is adduced, or

(b)a question relating to it is asked,

by or on behalf of the person in the proceedings arising out of the prosecution.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Further provisionsU.K.

13(1)A disclosure order does not confer the right to require a person—

(a)to answer any privileged question,

(b)to provide any privileged information, or

(c)to produce any privileged document or other material,

except that a lawyer may be required to provide the name and address of a client.

(2)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)a privileged question is a question which the person would be entitled to refuse to answer on grounds of legal professional privilege in proceedings in the High Court;

(b)privileged information is any information which the person would be entitled to refuse to provide on grounds of legal professional privilege in proceedings in the High Court;

(c)a privileged document or other material is any document or material which the person would be entitled to refuse to produce on grounds of legal professional privilege in proceedings in the High Court.

(3)A disclosure order does not confer the right to require a person to produce excluded material.

(4)A disclosure order has effect in spite of any restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).

(5)An appropriate officer may take copies of any documents produced in compliance with a requirement to produce them imposed under a disclosure order.

(6)The documents may be retained for so long as it is necessary to retain them (as opposed to a copy of them) in connection with the terrorist financing investigation for the purposes of which the order was made.

(7)But if an appropriate officer has reasonable grounds for believing that—

(a)the documents may need to be produced for the purposes of any legal proceedings, and

(b)they might otherwise be unavailable for those purposes,

they may be retained until the proceedings are concluded.

(8)An appropriate officer may retain documents under sub-paragraph (7) only if the officer is a senior police officer or is authorised to do so by a senior police officer.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

SupplementaryU.K.

14(1)An application for a disclosure order may be made without notice to a judge in chambers.

(2)Rules of court may make provision as to the practice and procedure to be followed in connection with proceedings relating to disclosure orders.

(3)An application to discharge or vary a disclosure order may be made to the Crown Court by—

(a)the person who applied for the order;

(b)any person affected by the order.

(4)The Crown Court may—

(a)discharge the order;

(b)vary the order.

(5)An application to discharge or vary a disclosure order need not be made by the same appropriate officer that applied for the order.

(6)References to a person who applied for a disclosure order are to be construed accordingly.

(7)An appropriate officer may not make an application to discharge or vary a disclosure order unless the officer is a senior police officer or is authorised to do so by a senior police officer.]

[F463PART 2SScotland

Textual Amendments

F463Sch. 5A Pt. 2 inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(1)(6), Sch. 2 para. 4; S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(bb)

InterpretationS

15This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule.

16A disclosure order is an order made under paragraph 19.

17A terrorist financing investigation is a terrorist investigation into—

(a)the commission, preparation or instigation of an offence under any of sections 15 to 18, or

(b)the identification of terrorist property or its movement or use.

18“Document” means anything in which information of any description is recorded.

Disclosure ordersS

19(1)The High Court of Justiciary may, on the application of the Lord Advocate, make a disclosure order if satisfied that each of the requirements for the making of the order is fulfilled.

(2)The application must state that a person or property specified in the application is subject to a terrorist financing investigation and the order is sought for the purposes of the investigation.

(3)A disclosure order is an order authorising the Lord Advocate to give to any person the Lord Advocate considers has relevant information notice in writing requiring the person to do any or all of the following with respect to any matter relevant to the terrorist financing investigation concerned—

(a)answer questions, either at a time specified in the notice or at once, at a place so specified;

(b)provide information specified in the notice, by a time and in a manner so specified;

(c)produce documents, or documents of a description, specified in the notice, either at or by a time so specified or at once, and in a manner so specified.

(4)Relevant information is information (whether or not contained in a document) which the Lord Advocate considers to be relevant to the investigation.

(5)A person is not bound to comply with a requirement imposed by a notice given under a disclosure order unless evidence of authority to give the notice is produced.

Requirements for making of disclosure orderS

20(1)These are the requirements for the making of a disclosure order.

(2)There must be reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person has committed an offence under any of sections 15 to 18 or that the property specified in the application is terrorist property.

(3)There must be reasonable grounds for believing that information which may be provided in compliance with a requirement imposed under the order is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the terrorist financing investigation concerned.

(4)There must be reasonable grounds for believing that it is in the public interest for the information to be provided, having regard to the benefit likely to accrue to the investigation if the information is obtained.

OffencesS

21(1)A person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse the person fails to comply with a requirement imposed under a disclosure order.

(2)A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (1) is liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

(3)A person commits an offence if, in purported compliance with a requirement imposed under a disclosure order, the person—

(a)makes a statement which the person knows to be false or misleading in a material particular, or

(b)recklessly makes a statement which is false or misleading in a material particular.

(4)A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (3) is liable—

(a)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both, or

(b)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine or to both.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

StatementsS

22(1)A statement made by a person in response to a requirement imposed under a disclosure order may not be used in evidence against that person in criminal proceedings.

(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply—

(a)in the case of proceedings under this Part of this Act (including paragraph 21(1) or (3)),

(b)on a prosecution for perjury, or

(c)on a prosecution for some other offence where, in giving evidence, the person makes a statement inconsistent with the statement mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).

(3)A statement may not be used by virtue of sub-paragraph (2)(c) against a person unless—

(a)evidence relating to it is adduced, or

(b)a question relating to it is asked,

by or on behalf of the person in the proceedings arising out of the prosecution.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Further provisionsS

23(1)A disclosure order does not confer the right to require a person—

(a)to answer any question,

(b)to provide any information, or

(c)to produce any document,

which the person would be entitled to refuse to answer, provide or produce on grounds of legal privilege.

(2)A disclosure order has effect in spite of any restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).

(3)The Lord Advocate may take copies of any documents produced in compliance with a requirement to produce them imposed under a disclosure order.

(4)The documents may be retained for so long as it is necessary to retain them (as opposed to a copy of them) in connection with the terrorist financing investigation for the purposes of which the order was made.

(5)But if the Lord Advocate has reasonable grounds for believing that—

(a)the documents may need to be produced for the purposes of any legal proceedings, and

(b)they might otherwise be unavailable for those purposes,

they may be retained until the proceedings are concluded.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

SupplementaryS

24(1)An application for a disclosure order may be made without notice to a judge of the High Court of Justiciary.

(2)Provision may be made in rules of court as to the discharge and variation of disclosure orders.

(3)An application to discharge or vary a disclosure order may be made to the High Court of Justiciary by—

(a)the Lord Advocate;

(b)any person affected by the order.

(4)The High Court of Justiciary may—

(a)discharge the order;

(b)vary the order.]

Section 38.

SCHEDULE 6U.K. Financial Information

OrdersU.K.

1(1)Where an order has been made under this paragraph in relation to a terrorist investigation, a constable [F464or counter-terrorism financial investigator] named in the order may require a financial institution [F465to which the order applies]to provide customer information for the purposes of the investigation.U.K.

[F466(1A)The order may provide that it applies to—

(a)all financial institutions,

(b)a particular description, or particular descriptions, of financial institutions, or

(c)a particular financial institution or particular financial institutions.]

(2)The information shall be provided—

(a)in such manner and within such time as the constable [F467or counter-terrorism financial investigator] may specify, and

(b)notwithstanding any restriction on the disclosure of information imposed by statute or otherwise.

(3)An institution which fails to comply with a requirement under this paragraph shall be guilty of an offence.

(4)It is a defence for an institution charged with an offence under sub-paragraph (3) to prove—

(a)that the information required was not in the institution’s possession, or

(b)that it was not reasonably practicable for the institution to comply with the requirement.

(5)An institution guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (3) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Textual Amendments

F464Words in Sch. 6 para. 1(1) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(4)(a), 58(4)(6)

F465Words in Sch. 6 para. 1(1) inserted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 4 para. 6(2); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F466Sch. 6 para. 1(1A) inserted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 4 para. 6(3); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)

F467Words in Sch. 6 para. 1(2)(a) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(4)(b), 58(4)(6)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

ProcedureU.K.

2U.K.An order under paragraph 1 may be made only on the application of—

(a)in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent, or

(b)in Scotland, the procurator fiscal.

3U.K.An order under paragraph 1 may be made only by—

(a)in England and Wales, a Circuit judge,

(b)in Scotland, the sheriff, or

(c)in Northern Ireland, a [F468Crown Court judge].

Textual Amendments

F468Words in Sch. 6 para. 3(c) substituted (7.7.2002) by 2001 c. 24, ss. 121(4); S.I. 2002/1558, art. 2

4(1)[F469Criminal Procedure Rules] may make provision about the procedure for an application under paragraph 1.U.K.

(2)The High Court of Justiciary may, by Act of Adjournal, make provision about the procedure for an application under paragraph 1.

[F470(3)Crown Court Rules may make provision about the procedure for an application under paragraph 1.]

Textual Amendments

F469Words in Sch. 6 para. 4(1) substituted (1.9.2004 subject to saving in art. 3 of the commencing S.I.) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 109(1), Sch. 8 para. 390(2); S.I. 2004/2066, art. 2

F470Sch. 6 para. 4(3) inserted (1.9.2004 subject to saving in art. 3 of the commencing S.I.) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 109(1), Sch. 8 para. 390(3); S.I. 2004/2066, art. 2

Criteria for making orderU.K.

5U.K.An order under paragraph 1 may be made only if the person making it is satisfied that—

(a)the order is sought for the purposes of a terrorist investigation,

(b)the tracing of terrorist property is desirable for the purposes of the investigation, and

(c)the order will enhance the effectiveness of the investigation.

Financial institutionU.K.

6(1)In this Schedule “financial institution” means—U.K.

[F471(a)a person who has permission under [F472Part 4A] of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 to accept deposits,]

F473(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c)a credit union (within the meaning of the M155Credit Unions Act 1979 or the M156Credit Unions (Northern Ireland) Order 1985),

[F474(d)a person carrying on a relevant regulated activity,]

(e)the National Savings Bank,

(f)a person who carries out an activity for the purposes of raising money authorised to be raised under the M157National Loans Act 1968 under the auspices of the Director of National Savings,

F475(g). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(h)a person carrying out an activity specified in [F476the points in Schedule 2 to the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017], , F477...

[F478(ha)an electronic money institution within the meaning of the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/99) (see regulation 2(1)), F479...

(i)an authorised person (within the meaning of section 31 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) who has permission under Part 4A of that Act to carry out or effect contracts of insurance, when carrying out or effecting any contract of long-term insurance.]

[F480(j)a cryptoasset exchange provider, and

(k)a custodian wallet provider.]

[F481(1A)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(d), a relevant regulated activity means—

(a)dealing in investments as principal or as agent,

(b)arranging deals in investments,

[F482(ba)operating a multilateral trading facility,]

[F483(bb)operating an organised trading facility,]

(c)managing investments,

(d)safeguarding and administering investments,

(e)sending dematerialised instructions,

[F484(ea)managing a UCITS,

(eb)acting as trustee or depositary of a UCITS,

(ec)managing an AIF,

(ed)acting as trustee or depositary of an AIF,]

(f) establishing etc. collective investment schemes,

(g)advising on investments.

[F485(1AA)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(i), “contract of long-term insurance” means any contract falling within Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/544).]

[F486(1AB)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(j), “cryptoasset exchange provider” means a firm or sole practitioner who by way of business provides one or more of the following services, including where the firm or sole practitioner does so as creator or issuer of any of the cryptoassets involved—

(a)exchanging or arranging or making arrangements with a view to the exchange of, cryptoassets for money or money for cryptoassets,

(b)exchanging, or arranging or making arrangements with a view to the exchange of, one cryptoasset for another, or

(c)operating a machine which utilises automated processes to exchange cryptoassets for money or money for cryptoassets.

(1AC)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(k), “custodian wallet provider” means a firm or sole practitioner who by way of business provides services to safeguard, or to safeguard and administer—

(a)cryptoassets on behalf of its customers, or

(b)private cryptographic keys on behalf of its customers in order to hold, store and transfer cryptoassets.

(1AD)For the purposes of sub-paragraphs (1AB) and (1AC), “cryptoasset” means a cryptographically secured digital representation of value or contractual rights that uses a form of distributed ledger technology and can be transferred, stored or traded electronically.

(1AE)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1AB)—

(a)“cryptoasset” includes a right to, or interest in, the cryptoasset;

(b)“money” means—

(i)money in sterling,

(ii)money in any other currency, or

(iii)money in any other medium of exchange,

but does not include a cryptoasset.

(1AF)The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the definitions in sub-paragraphs (1AB) to (1AE).”]

(1B)Sub-paragraphs (1)(a) and (1A) must be read with—

(a)section 22 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000;

(b)any relevant order under that section; and

(c)Schedule 2 to that Act.]

(2)The Secretary of State may by order provide for a class of person—

(a)to be a financial institution for the purposes of this Schedule, or

(b)to cease to be a financial institution for the purposes of this Schedule.

(3)An institution which ceases to be a financial institution for the purposes of this Schedule (whether by virtue of sub-paragraph (2)(b) or otherwise) shall continue to be treated as a financial institution for the purposes of any requirement under paragraph 1 to provide customer information which relates to a time when the institution was a financial institution.

Textual Amendments

F471Sch. 6 para. 6(1)(a) substituted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 361(2)(a)

F472Words in Sch. 6 para. 6(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 87(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F473Sch. 6 para. 6(1)(b) repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 361(2)(b)

F474Sch. 6 para. 6(1)(d) substituted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 361(2)(c)

F477Word in Sch. 6 para. 6(1)(h) omitted (9.2.2011 for specified purposes, 30.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of The Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/99), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(b)(ii)

F479Word in Sch. 6 para. 6(1) omitted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 10 para. 7(a)(i); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(c)

F480Sch. 6 para. 6(1)(j)(k) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 10 para. 7(a)(ii); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(c)

F481Sch. 6 para 6(1A)(1B) inserted (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 361(3)

F482Sch. 6 para. 6(1A)(ba) inserted (1.4.2007 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.11.2007) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment No. 3) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3384), art. 33

F483Sch. 6 para. 6(1A)(bb) inserted (1.4.2017 for specified purposes, 3.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/488), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 3

F486Sch. 6 para. 6(1AB)-(1AF) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 10 para. 7(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(c)

Commencement Information

I9Sch. 6 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; Sch. 6 para. 6(2) in force at 31.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2944, art. 2(j)(ii); Sch. 6 in force at 19.2.2001 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

Marginal Citations

Customer informationU.K.

7(1)In this Schedule “customer information” means (subject to sub-paragraph (3))—U.K.

(a)information whether a business relationship exists or existed between a financial institution and a particular person (“a customer”),

(b)a customer’s account number,

(c)a customer’s full name,

(d)a customer’s date of birth,

(e)a customer’s address or former address,

(f)the date on which a business relationship between a financial institution and a customer begins or ends,

(g)any evidence of a customer’s identity obtained by a financial institution in pursuance of or for the purposes of any legislation relating to money laundering, and

(h)the identity of a person sharing an account with a customer.

(2)For the purposes of this Schedule there is a business relationship between a financial institution and a person if (and only if)—

(a)there is an arrangement between them designed to facilitate the carrying out of frequent or regular transactions between them, and

(b)the total amount of payments to be made in the course of the arrangement is neither known nor capable of being ascertained when the arrangement is made.

(3)The Secretary of State may by order provide for a class of information—

(a)to be customer information for the purposes of this Schedule, or

(b)to cease to be customer information for the purposes of this Schedule.

Commencement Information

I10Sch. 6 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; Sch. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; Sch. 6 para. 7(3) in force at 31.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2944, art. 2(j)(iii); Sch 6 para. 7 in force at 19.2.2001 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

Offence by body corporate, &c.U.K.

8(1)This paragraph applies where an offence under paragraph 1(3) is committed by an institution and it is proved that the offence—U.K.

(a)was committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of the institution, or

(b)was attributable to neglect on the part of an officer of the institution.

(2)The officer, as well as the institution, shall be guilty of the offence.

(3)Where an individual is convicted of an offence under paragraph 1(3) by virtue of this paragraph, he shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

(4)In the case of an institution which is a body corporate, in this paragraph “officer” includes—

(a)a director, manager or secretary,

(b)a person purporting to act as a director, manager or secretary, and

(c)if the affairs of the body are managed by its members, a member.

(5)In the case of an institution which is a partnership, in this paragraph “officer” means a partner.

(6)In the case of an institution which is an unincorporated association (other than a partnership), in this paragraph “officer” means a person concerned in the management or control of the association.

Self-incriminationU.K.

9(1)Customer information provided by a financial institution under this Schedule shall not be admissible in evidence in criminal proceedings against the institution or any of its officers or employees.U.K.

(2)Sub-paragraph (1) shall not apply in relation to proceedings for an offence under paragraph 1(3) (including proceedings brought by virtue of paragraph 8).

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

F487 [SCHEDULE 6AU.K.ACCOUNT MONITORING ORDERS

Textual Amendments

IntroductionU.K.

1(1)This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule.U.K.

(2)A judge is—

(a)a Circuit judge, in England and Wales;

(b)the sheriff, in Scotland;

(c)a Crown Court judge, in Northern Ireland.

(3)The court is—

(a)the Crown Court, in England and Wales or Northern Ireland;

(b)the sheriff, in Scotland.

(4)An appropriate officer is—

(a)a police officer, in England and Wales or Northern Ireland;

[F488(aa)a counter-terrorism financial investigator, in England and Wales or Northern Ireland;]

(b)the procurator fiscal, in Scotland.

(5) “ Financial institution ” has the same meaning as in Schedule 6.

Textual Amendments

F488Sch. 6A para. 1(4)(aa) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(5)(a), 58(4)(6)

Account monitoring ordersU.K.

2(1)A judge may, on an application made to him by an appropriate officer, make an account monitoring order if he is satisfied that—U.K.

(a)the order is sought for the purposes of a terrorist investigation,

(b)the tracing of terrorist property is desirable for the purposes of the investigation, and

(c)the order will enhance the effectiveness of the investigation.

(2)The application for an account monitoring order must state that the order is sought against the financial institution specified in the application in relation to information which—

(a)relates to an account or accounts held at the institution by the person specified in the application (whether solely or jointly with another), and

(b)is of the description so specified.

(3)The application for an account monitoring order may specify information relating to—

(a)all accounts held by the person specified in the application for the order at the financial institution so specified,

(b)a particular description, or particular descriptions, of accounts so held, or

(c)a particular account, or particular accounts, so held.

(4)An account monitoring order is an order that the financial institution specified in the application for the order must—

(a)for the period specified in the order,

(b)in the manner so specified,

(c)at or by the time or times so specified, and

(d)at the place or places so specified,

provide information of the description specified in the application to an appropriate officer.

(5)The period stated in an account monitoring order must not exceed the period of 90 days beginning with the day on which the order is made.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

ApplicationsU.K.

3(1)An application for an account monitoring order may be made ex parte to a judge in chambers.U.K.

(2)The description of information specified in an application for an account monitoring order may be varied by the person who made the application.

(3)If the application was made by a police officer, the description of information specified in it may be varied by a different police officer.

[F489(4)If the application was made by a counter-terrorism financial investigator, the description of information specified in it may be varied by a different counter-terrorism financial investigator.]

Textual Amendments

F489Sch. 6A para. 3(4) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(5)(b), 58(4)(6)

Discharge or variationU.K.

4(1)An application to discharge or vary an account monitoring order may be made to the court by—U.K.

(a)the person who applied for the order;

(b)any person affected by the order.

(2)If the application for the account monitoring order was made by a police officer, an application to discharge or vary the order may be made by a different police officer.

[F490(2A)If the application for the account monitoring order was made by a counter-terrorism financial investigator, an application to discharge or vary the order may be made by a different counter-terrorism financial investigator.]

(3)The court—

(a)may discharge the order;

(b)may vary the order.

Textual Amendments

F490Sch. 6A para. 4(2A) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 41(5)(c), 58(4)(6)

Rules of courtU.K.

5(1)Rules of court may make provision as to the practice and procedure to be followed in connection with proceedings relating to account monitoring orders.U.K.

(2)In Scotland, rules of court shall, without prejudice to section 305 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46), be made by Act of Adjournal.

Effect of ordersU.K.

6(1)In England and Wales and Northern Ireland, an account monitoring order has effect as if it were an order of the court.U.K.

(2)An account monitoring order has effect in spite of any restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

StatementsU.K.

7(1)A statement made by a financial institution in response to an account monitoring order may not be used in evidence against it in criminal proceedings.U.K.

(2)But sub-paragraph (1) does not apply—

(a)in the case of proceedings for contempt of court;

(b)in the case of proceedings under section 23 where the financial institution has been convicted of an offence under any of sections 15 to 18;

(c)on a prosecution for an offence where, in giving evidence, the financial institution makes a statement inconsistent with the statement mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).

(3)A statement may not be used by virtue of sub-paragraph (2)(c) against a financial institution unless—

(a)evidence relating to it is adduced, or

(b)a question relating to it is asked,

by or on behalf of the financial institution in the proceedings arising out of the prosecution.]

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

[F491SCHEDULE 6BU.K.Searches in specified areas or places: supplementary

Textual Amendments

Extent of search powers: supplementaryU.K.

1U.K.A constable exercising the power conferred by an authorisation under section 47A may not require a person to remove any clothing in public except for headgear, footwear, an outer coat, a jacket or gloves.

2(1)Sub-paragraph (2) applies if a constable proposes to search a person or vehicle by virtue of section 47A(2) or (3).U.K.

(2)The constable may detain the person or vehicle for such time as is reasonably required to permit the search to be carried out at or near the place where the person or vehicle is stopped.

Requirements as to writingU.K.

3U.K.A senior police officer who gives an authorisation under section 47A orally must confirm it in writing as soon as reasonably practicable.

4(1)Where—U.K.

(a)a vehicle or pedestrian is stopped by virtue of section 47A(2) or (3), and

(b)the driver of the vehicle or the pedestrian applies for a written statement that the vehicle was stopped, or that the pedestrian was stopped, by virtue of section 47A(2) or (as the case may be) (3),

the written statement must be provided.

(2)An application under sub-paragraph (1) must be made within the period of 12 months beginning with the date on which the vehicle or pedestrian was stopped.

Duration of authorisationsU.K.

5(1)An authorisation under section 47A has effect during the period—U.K.

(a)beginning at the time when the authorisation is given, and

(b)ending with the specified date or at the specified time.

(2)This paragraph is subject as follows.

6U.K.The specified date or time must not occur after the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the authorisation is given.

7(1)The senior police officer who gives an authorisation must inform the Secretary of State of it as soon as reasonably practicable.U.K.

(2)An authorisation ceases to have effect at the end of the period of 48 hours beginning with the time when it is given unless it is confirmed by the Secretary of State before the end of that period.

(3)An authorisation ceasing to have effect by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) does not affect the lawfulness of anything done in reliance on it before the end of the period concerned.

(4)When confirming an authorisation, the Secretary of State may—

(a)substitute an earlier date or time for the specified date or time;

(b)substitute a more restricted area or place for the specified area or place.

8U.K.The Secretary of State may cancel an authorisation with effect from a time identified by the Secretary of State.

9(1)A senior police officer may—U.K.

(a)cancel an authorisation with effect from a time identified by the officer concerned;

(b)substitute an earlier date or time for the specified date or time;

(c)substitute a more restricted area or place for the specified area or place.

(2)Any such cancellation or substitution in relation to an authorisation confirmed by the Secretary of State under paragraph 7 does not require confirmation by the Secretary of State.

10U.K.An authorisation given by a member of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary does not have effect except in relation to times when the specified area or place is a place where members of that Constabulary have the powers and privileges of a constable.

11U.K.The existence, expiry or cancellation of an authorisation does not prevent the giving of a new authorisation.

Specified areas or placesU.K.

12(1)An authorisation given by a senior police officer who is not a member of the British Transport Police Force, the Ministry of Defence Police or the Civil Nuclear Constabulary may specify an area or place together with—U.K.

(a)the internal waters adjacent to that area or place; or

(b)a specified area of those internal waters.

(2)In sub-paragraph (1) “internal waters” means waters in the United Kingdom that are not comprised in any police area.

13U.K.Where an authorisation specifies more than one area or place—

(a)the power of a senior police officer under paragraph 5(1)(b) to specify a date or time includes a power to specify different dates or times for different areas or places (and the other references in this Schedule to the specified date or time are to be read accordingly), and

(b)the power of the Secretary of State under paragraph 7(4)(b), and of a senior police officer under paragraph 9(1)(c), includes a power to remove areas or places from the authorisation.

InterpretationU.K.

14(1)In this Schedule—U.K.

  • “driver” has the meaning given by section 43A(5);

  • “senior police officer” means—

    (a)

    in relation to an authorisation where the specified area or place is the whole or part of a police area [F492in England and Wales] , other than of a police area mentioned in paragraph (b) or (c), a police officer for the area who is of at least the rank of assistant chief constable;

    (b)

    in relation to an authorisation where the specified area or place is the whole or part of the metropolitan police district, a police officer for the district who is of at least the rank of commander of the metropolitan police;

    (c)

    in relation to an authorisation where the specified area or place is the whole or part of the City of London, a police officer for the City who is of at least the rank of commander in the City of London police force;

    (ca)

    [F493in relation to an authorisation where the specified area or place is the whole or part of Scotland, a constable of the Police Service of Scotland who is of at least the rank of assistant chief constable;]

    (d)

    in relation to an authorisation where the specified area or place is the whole or part of Northern Ireland, a member of the Police Service of Northern Ireland who is of at least the rank of assistant chief constable;

  • “specified” means specified in an authorisation.

(2)References in this Schedule to a senior police officer are to be read as including—

(a)in relation to an authorisation where the specified area or place is the whole or part of a police area outside Northern Ireland and is in a place described in section 34(1A), a member of the British Transport Police Force who is of at least the rank of assistant chief constable;

(b)in relation to an authorisation where the specified area or place is a place to which section 2(2) of the Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 applies, a member of the Ministry of Defence Police who is of at least the rank of assistant chief constable;

(c)in relation to an authorisation where the specified area or place is a place in which members of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary have the powers and privileges of a constable, a member of that Constabulary who is of at least the rank of assistant chief constable;

but such references are not to be read as including a member of the British Transport Police Force, the Ministry of Defence Police or the Civil Nuclear Constabulary in any other case.]

Textual Amendments

Section 53.

SCHEDULE 7U.K. Port and Border Controls

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C210Sch. 7 modified (30.9.2020 immediately after the entry into force of S.I. 2020/915, art. 5) by The Channel Tunnel (Arrangements with the Kingdom of the Netherlands) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/916), arts. 1(3), 6

C211Sch. 7 modified by S.I. 1994/1405, art. 7 (as amended (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Channel Tunnel (International Arrangements and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/915), arts. 1(3), 11)

InterpretationU.K.

1(1)In this Schedule “examining officer” means any of the following—U.K.

(a)a constable,

(b)an immigration officer [F494who is designated for the purpose of this Schedule by the Secretary of State ], and

(c)a customs officer who is designated for the purpose of this Schedule by the Secretary of State and the Commissioners of Customs and Excise.

(2)In this Schedule—

  • “the border area” has the meaning given by paragraph 4,

  • “captain” means master of a ship or commander of an aircraft,

  • “port” includes an airport and a hoverport,

  • “ship” includes a hovercraft [F495and any floating vessel or structure], and

  • “vehicle” includes a train.

(3)A place shall be treated as a port for the purposes of this Schedule in relation to a person if an examining officer believes that the person—

(a)has gone there for the purpose of embarking on a ship or aircraft, or

(b)has arrived there on disembarking from a ship or aircraft.

Textual Amendments

[F496Examining officers etcU.K.

Textual Amendments

1A(1)The Secretary of State must under paragraph 6 of Schedule 14 issue a code of practice about—U.K.

(a)training to be undertaken by constables, immigration officers and customs officers who are to act as examining officers or exercise other functions under this Schedule, and

(b)the procedure for making designations under paragraph 1(1)(b) and (c).

(2)In particular, the code must make provision for consultation with the relevant chief officer of police before designations are made under paragraph 1(1)(b) or (c).

(3)“Relevant chief officer of police” means—

(a)in England and Wales, the chief officer of police for the police area in which the persons designated would act as examining officers,

(b)in Scotland, the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland, and

(c)in Northern Ireland, the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.]

Power to stop, question and detainU.K.

2(1)An examining officer may question a person to whom this paragraph applies for the purpose of determining whether he appears to be a person falling within section 40(1)(b).U.K.

(2)This paragraph applies to a person if—

(a)he is at a port or in the border area, and

(b)the examining officer believes that the person’s presence at the port or in the area is connected with his entering or leaving Great Britain or Northern Ireland [F497or his travelling by air within Great Britain or within Northern Ireland].

(3)This paragraph also applies to a person on a ship or aircraft which has arrived [F498at any place in Great Britain or Northern Ireland (whether from within or outside Great Britain or Northern Ireland).]

[F499(3A)This paragraph also applies to a person if—

(a)the person is—

(i)being detained under a provision of the Immigration Acts, or

(ii)in custody having been arrested under paragraph 17(1) of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971,

(b)the period of 5 days beginning with the day after the day on which the person was apprehended has not yet expired, and

(c)the examining officer believes that—

(i)the person arrived in the United Kingdom by sea from a place outside the United Kingdom, and

(ii)the person was apprehended within 24 hours of the person’s arrival on land.

(3B)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3A)(b) and (c), a person is “apprehended”—

(a)in a case within sub-paragraph (3A)(a)(i) where the person is arrested (and not released) before being detained as mentioned in that provision, when the person is arrested;

(b)in any other case within sub-paragraph (3A)(a)(i), when the person is first detained as mentioned in that provision;

(c)in a case within sub-paragraph (3A)(a)(ii), when the person is arrested as mentioned in that provision.]

(4)An examining officer may exercise his powers under this paragraph whether or not he has grounds for suspecting that a person falls within section 40(1)(b).

Textual Amendments

F497Words in Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(b) inserted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 118(2)

F498Words in Sch. 7 para. 2(3) substituted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 118(3)

3U.K.An examining officer may question a person who is in the border area for the purpose of determining whether his presence in the area is connected with his entering or leaving Northern Ireland.

4(1)A place in Northern Ireland is within the border area for the purposes of paragraphs 2 and 3 if it is no more than one mile from the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.U.K.

(2)If a train goes from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland, the first place in Northern Ireland at which it stops for the purpose of allowing passengers to leave is within the border area for the purposes of paragraphs 2 and 3.

5U.K.A person who is questioned under paragraph 2 or 3 must—

(a)give the examining officer any information in his possession which the officer requests;

(b)give the examining officer on request either a valid passport which includes a photograph or another document which establishes his identity;

(c)declare whether he has with him documents of a kind specified by the examining officer;

(d)give the examining officer on request any document which he has with him and which is of a kind specified by the officer.

[F5005A(1)An answer or information given orally by a person in response to a question asked under paragraph 2 or 3 may not be used in evidence against the person in criminal proceedings.U.K.

(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply—

(a)in the case of proceedings for an offence under paragraph 18 of this Schedule,

(b)on a prosecution for perjury, or

(c)on a prosecution for some other offence where, in giving evidence, the person makes a statement inconsistent with the answer or information mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).

(3)An answer or information may not be used by virtue of sub-paragraph (2)(c) unless—

(a)evidence relating to it is adduced, or

(b)a question relating to it is asked,

by or on behalf of the person in the proceedings arising out of the prosecution.

(4)In sub-paragraph (2)(b) the reference to a prosecution for perjury is—

(a)in the case of England and Wales, a reference to a prosecution for an offence under section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911;

(b)in the case of Northern Ireland, a reference to a prosecution for an offence under Article 10 of the Perjury (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1714 (N.I. 19)).]

Textual Amendments

6(1)For the purposes of exercising a power under paragraph 2 or 3 an examining officer may—U.K.

(a)stop a person or vehicle;

(b)detain a person.

(2)For the purpose of detaining a person under this paragraph, an examining officer may authorise the person’s removal from a ship, aircraft or vehicle.

(3)Where a person is detained under this paragraph the provisions of [F501Parts 1 and 1A] of Schedule 8 (treatment [F502and review of detention] ) shall apply.

F503(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

[F5046A(1)This paragraph applies where a person is questioned under paragraph 2 or 3.U.K.

(2)After the end of the 1 hour period, the person may not be questioned under either of those paragraphs unless the person is detained under paragraph 6.

(3)If the person is detained under paragraph 6 the person must be released not later than the end of the 6 hour period (unless detained under another power).

[F505(3A)If a person detained under paragraph 6 is removed to hospital because the person needs medical treatment—

(a)any time during which the person is being questioned under paragraph 2 or 3 in hospital or on the way there or back is to be included in calculating the 6 hour period, but

(b)any other time when the person is in hospital or on the way there or back is not to be included.]

(4)In this paragraph—

  • “the 1 hour period” is the period of 1 hour beginning with the time the person is first questioned under paragraph 2 or 3;

  • “the 6 hour period” is the period of 6 hours beginning with that time.]

Textual Amendments

SearchesU.K.

7U.K.For the purpose of satisfying himself whether there are any persons whom he may wish to question under paragraph 2 an examining officer may—

(a)search a ship or aircraft;

(b)search anything on a ship or aircraft;

(c)search anything which he reasonably believes has been, or is about to be, on a ship or aircraft.

8(1)An examining officer who questions a person under paragraph 2 may, for the purpose of determining whether he falls within section 40(1)(b)—U.K.

(a)search the person;

(b)search anything which he has with him, or which belongs to him, and which is on a ship or aircraft;

(c)search anything which he has with him, or which belongs to him, and which the examining officer reasonably believes has been, or is about to be, on a ship or aircraft;

(d)search a ship or aircraft for anything falling within paragraph (b)

[F506(e)search a vehicle which is on a ship or aircraft;

(f)search a vehicle which the examining officer reasonably believes has been, or is about to be, on a ship or aircraft.]

(2)Where an examining officer questions a person in the border area under paragraph 2 he may (in addition to the matters specified in sub-paragraph (1)), for the purpose of determining whether the person falls within section 40(1)(b)—

(a)search a vehicle;

(b)search anything in or on a vehicle;

(c)search anything which he reasonably believes has been, or is about to be, in or on a vehicle.

(3)A search of a person under this paragraph must be carried out by someone of the same sex.

[F507(4)An intimate search of a person may not be carried out under this paragraph.

(5)A strip search of a person may not be carried out under this paragraph unless—

(a)the person is detained under paragraph 6,

(b)the examining officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that the person is concealing something which may be evidence that the person falls within section 40(1)(b), and

(c)the search is authorised by a senior officer who has not been directly involved in questioning the person.

(6)“Senior officer” means—

(a)where the examining officer is a constable, a constable of a higher rank than the examining officer,

(b)where the examining officer is an immigration officer, an immigration officer of a higher grade than the examining officer, and

(c)where the examining officer is a customs officer, a customs officer of a higher grade than the examining officer.

(7)In this paragraph—

  • “intimate search” means a search which consists of a physical examination of a person's body orifices other than the mouth;

  • “strip search” means a search which is not an intimate search but involves the removal of an article of clothing which—

    (a)

    is being worn wholly or partly on the trunk, and

    (b)

    is being so worn either next to the skin or next to an article of underwear.]

Textual Amendments

F506Sch. 7 para. 8(1)(e)(f) inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 29; S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

9(1)An examining officer may examine goods to which this paragraph applies for the purpose of determining whether they have been used in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.U.K.

[F508(2)This paragraph applies to—

(a)goods which have arrived in or are about to leave Great Britain or Northern Ireland on a ship or vehicle, and

(b)goods which have arrived at or are about to leave any place in Great Britain or Northern Ireland on an aircraft (whether the place they have come from or are going to is within or outside Great Britain or Northern Ireland).]

[F509(2A)The reference in sub-paragraph (2)(a) to goods which are about to leave Great Britain or Northern Ireland on a ship includes goods which—

(a)are held at premises operated by a sea cargo agent, and

(b)are to be delivered to a place in Great Britain or Northern Ireland for carriage on a ship.

(2B)The reference in sub-paragraph (2)(b) to goods which are about to leave any place in Great Britain or Northern Ireland on an aircraft includes goods which—

(a)are held at premises operated by an air cargo agent, and

(b)are to be delivered to a place in Great Britain or Northern Ireland for carriage on an aircraft.

(2C)An examination under this paragraph may be carried out only—

(a)at a port;

(b)at premises operated by a sea cargo agent or an air cargo agent;

(c)at a [F510temporary storage facility];

(d)at a location designated by the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (2D) (a “designated examination location”).

(2D)The Secretary of State may designate a location for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2C)(d) only if the Secretary of State reasonably believes that it is necessary to designate that location in order for examining officers to be able to exercise their functions under this paragraph.

(2E)The Secretary of State must maintain and publish a list of designated examination locations.]

[F511(3)In this paragraph—

(a)“air cargo agent” has the meaning given by section 21F(1) of the Aviation Security Act 1982;

(b)“goods” includes property of any description, and containers;

(c)“sea cargo agent” has the meaning given by section 41(1) of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990;

(d)[F512“temporary storage facility”] has the meaning given by section 25A of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.]

[F513(4)For the purposes of determining whether to carry out an examination under this paragraph an examining officer may—

(a)board a ship or aircraft;

(b)enter a vehicle;

(c)enter premises operated by a sea cargo agent or an air cargo agent;

(d)enter a [F514temporary storage facility];

(e)enter a designated examination location.]

Textual Amendments

F508Sch. 7 para. 9(2) substituted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 118(4)

F509Sch. 7 para. 9(2A)-(2E) inserted (12.2.2015) by Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (c. 6), s. 52(5), Sch. 8 para. 1(2)

F510Words in Sch. 7 para. 9(2C)(c) substituted (13.9.2018 for specified purposes, 31.12.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (c. 22), s. 57(1)(a), Sch. 7 para. 146(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2020/1449, reg. 3 and 2020 c. 26, Sch. 2 para. 7(7)-(9)); S.I. 2020/1642, reg. 4(a)

F512Words in Sch. 7 para. 9(3)(d) substituted (13.9.2018 for specified purposes, 31.12.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (c. 22), s. 57(1)(a), Sch. 7 para. 146(b) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2020/1449, reg. 3 and 2020 c. 26, Sch. 2 para. 7(7)-(9)); S.I. 2020/1642, reg. 4(a)

F514Words in Sch. 7 para. 9(4)(d) substituted (13.9.2018 for specified purposes, 31.12.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (c. 22), s. 57(1)(a), Sch. 7 para. 146(c) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2020/1449, reg. 3 and 2020 c. 26, Sch. 2 para. 7(7)-(9)); S.I. 2020/1642, reg. 4(a)

10(1)An examining officer may authorise a person to carry out on his behalf a search or examination under any of paragraphs 7 to 9.U.K.

(2)A person authorised under this paragraph shall be treated as an examining officer for the purposes of—

(a)paragraphs 9(4) and 11 of this Schedule, and

(b)paragraphs 2 and 3 of Schedule 14.

Detention of propertyU.K.

11(1)This paragraph applies to anything which—U.K.

(a)is given to an examining officer in accordance with paragraph 5(d),

(b)is searched or found on a search under paragraph 8, or

(c)is examined under paragraph 9.

(2)An examining officer may detain the thing—

(a)for the purpose of examination, for a period not exceeding seven days beginning with the day on which the detention commences,

(b)while he believes that it may be needed for use as evidence in criminal proceedings, or

(c)while he believes that it may be needed in connection with a decision by the Secretary of State whether to make a deportation order under the M158Immigration Act 1971.

Marginal Citations

[F515Power to make and retain copiesU.K.

Textual Amendments

F515 Sch. 7 para. 11A and cross-heading inserted (31.7.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), s. 185(1), Sch. 9 para. 4 (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2014/1916, art. 3(b)

11A(1)This paragraph applies where the examining officer is a constable.U.K.

(2)The examining officer may copy anything which—

(a)is given to the examining officer in accordance with paragraph 5,

(b)is searched or found on a search under paragraph 8, or

(c)is examined under paragraph 9.

(3)The copy may be retained—

(a)for so long as is necessary for the purpose of determining whether a person falls within section 40(1)(b),

(b)while the examining officer believes that it may be needed for use as evidence in criminal proceedings, or

(c)while the examining officer believes that it may be needed in connection with a decision by the Secretary of State whether to make a deportation order under the Immigration Act 1971.]

Designated portsU.K.

12(1)This paragraph applies to a journey—U.K.

(a)to Great Britain from the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland or any of the Islands,

(b)from Great Britain to any of those places,

(c)to Northern Ireland from Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland or any of the Islands, or

(d)from Northern Ireland to any of those places.

(2)Where a ship or aircraft is employed to carry passengers for reward on a journey to which this paragraph applies the owners or agents of the ship or aircraft shall not arrange for it to call at a port in Great Britain or Northern Ireland for the purpose of disembarking or embarking passengers unless—

(a)the port is a designated port, or

(b)an examining officer approves the arrangement.

(3)Where an aircraft is employed on a journey to which this paragraph applies otherwise than to carry passengers for reward, the captain of the aircraft shall not permit it to call at or leave a port in Great Britain or Northern Ireland unless—

(a)the port is a designated port, or

(b)he gives at least 12 hours’ notice in writing to a constable for the police area in which the port is situated (or, where the port is in Northern Ireland, to a member of the Royal Ulster Constabulary).

(4)A designated port is a port which appears in the Table at the end of this Schedule.

(5)The Secretary of State may by order—

(a)add an entry to the Table;

(b)remove an entry from the Table.

Embarkation and disembarkationU.K.

13(1)The Secretary of State may by notice in writing to the owners or agents of ships or aircraft—U.K.

(a)designate control areas in any port in the United Kingdom;

(b)specify conditions for or restrictions on the embarkation or disembarkation of passengers in a control area.

(2)Where owners or agents of a ship or aircraft receive notice under sub-paragraph (1) in relation to a port they shall take all reasonable steps to ensure, in respect of the ship or aircraft—

(a)that passengers do not embark or disembark at the port outside a control area, and

(b)that any specified conditions are met and any specified restrictions are complied with.

14(1)The Secretary of State may by notice in writing to persons concerned with the management of a port in the United Kingdom (“the port managers”)—U.K.

(a)designate control areas in the port;

(b)require the port managers to provide at their own expense specified facilities in a control area for the purposes of the embarkation or disembarkation of passengers or their examination under this Schedule;

(c)require conditions to be met and restrictions to be complied with in relation to the embarkation or disembarkation of passengers in a control area;

(d)require the port managers to display, in specified locations in control areas, notices containing specified information about the provisions of this Schedule in such form as may be specified.

(2)Where port managers receive notice under sub-paragraph (1) they shall take all reasonable steps to comply with any requirement set out in the notice.

15(1)This paragraph applies to a ship employed to carry passengers for reward, or an aircraft, which—U.K.

(a)arrives in Great Britain from the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland or any of the Islands,

(b)arrives in Northern Ireland from Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland or any of the Islands,

(c)leaves Great Britain for the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland or any of the Islands, or

(d)leaves Northern Ireland for Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland or any of the Islands.

(2)The captain shall ensure—

(a)that passengers and members of the crew do not disembark at a port in Great Britain or Northern Ireland unless either they have been examined by an examining officer or they disembark in accordance with arrangements approved by an examining officer;

(b)that passengers and members of the crew do not embark at a port in Great Britain or Northern Ireland except in accordance with arrangements approved by an examining officer;

(c)where a person is to be examined under this Schedule on board the ship or aircraft, that he is presented for examination in an orderly manner.

(3)Where paragraph 27 of Schedule 2 to the M159Immigration Act 1971 (disembarkation requirements on arrival in the United Kingdom) applies, the requirements of sub-paragraph (2)(a) above are in addition to the requirements of paragraph 27 of that Schedule.

Marginal Citations

CardingU.K.

16(1)The Secretary of State may by order make provision requiring a person to whom this paragraph applies, if required to do so by an examining officer, to complete and produce to the officer a card containing such information in such form as the order may specify.U.K.

(2)An order under this paragraph may require the owners or agents of a ship or aircraft employed to carry passengers for reward to supply their passengers with cards in the form required by virtue of sub-paragraph (1).

(3)This paragraph applies to a person—

(a)who disembarks in Great Britain from a ship or aircraft which has come from the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland or any of the Islands,

(b)who disembarks in Northern Ireland from a ship or aircraft which has come from Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland, or any of the Islands,

(c)who embarks in Great Britain on a ship or aircraft which is going to the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland or any of the Islands, or

(d)who embarks in Northern Ireland on a ship or aircraft which is going to Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland, or any of the Islands.

Commencement Information

I11Sch. 7 para. 16 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; Sch. 7 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; Sch. 7 para. 16(1)(2) in force at 31.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2944, art. 2(k)(i); Sch. 7 in force at 19.2.2002 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

Provision of passenger informationU.K.

17[F516(1)This paragraph applies to a ship or aircraft which—U.K.

(a)arrives or is expected to arrive in any place in the United Kingdom (whether from another place in the United Kingdom or from outside the United Kingdom), or

(b)leaves or is expected to leave the United Kingdom.]

(2)If an examining officer gives the owners or agents of a ship or aircraft to which this paragraph applies a written request to provide specified information, the owners or agents shall comply with the request as soon as is reasonably practicable.

(3)A request to an owner or agent may relate—

(a)to a particular ship or aircraft,

(b)to all ships or aircraft of the owner or agent to which this paragraph applies, or

(c)to specified ships or aircraft.

(4)Information may be specified in a request only if it is of a kind which is prescribed by order of the Secretary of State and which relates—

(a)to passengers,

(b)to crew, F517. . .

(c)to vehicles belonging to passengers or crew [F518,or

(d)to goods.]

(5)A passenger or member of the crew on a ship or aircraft shall give the captain any information required for the purpose of enabling the owners or agents to comply with a request under this paragraph.

(6)Sub-paragraphs (2) and (5) shall not require the provision of information which is required to be provided under or by virtue of paragraph 27(2) [F519, 27B or 27BA ] of Schedule 2 to the M160Immigration Act 1971.

Textual Amendments

F516Sch. 7 para. 17(1) substituted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 119(2)

F517Word in Sch. 7 para. 17(4)(b) repealed (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, ss. 119(3)(a), 125, Sch. 8 Pt. 7

F518Sch. 7 para. 17(4)(d) and word preceding it added (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 119(3)(b)

F519Words in Sch. 7 para. 17(6) substituted (12.2.2015) by Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (c. 6), s. 52(5), Sch. 5 para. 4

Commencement Information

I12Sch. 7 para. 17 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; Sch. 7 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; Sch. 7 para. 17(4) in force at 31.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2944, art. 2(k)(ii); Sch. 7 in force at 19.2.2001 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

Marginal Citations

OffencesU.K.

18(1)A person commits an offence if he—U.K.

(a)wilfully fails to comply with a duty imposed under or by virtue of this Schedule,

(b)wilfully contravenes a prohibition imposed under or by virtue of this Schedule, or

(c)wilfully obstructs, or seeks to frustrate, a search or examination under or by virtue of this Schedule.

(2)A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

Table Designated Ports Great Britain

SeaportsAirports

Ardrossan

Cairnryan

Campbeltown

Fishguard

Fleetwood

Heysham

Holyhead

[F520Loch Ryan]

Pembroke Dock

Plymouth

Poole Harbour

Port of Liverpool

Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port

Southampton

F521...

Swansea

Torquay

Troon

Weymouth

Aberdeen

Biggin Hill

Birmingham

Blackpool

Bournemouth (Hurn)

Bristol

Cambridge

Cardiff

Carlisle

Coventry

East Midlands

Edinburgh

Exeter

Glasgow

Gloucester/Cheltenham (Staverton)

Humberside

Leeds/Bradford

Liverpool

London-City

London-Gatwick

London-Heathrow

Luton

Lydd

Manchester

Manston

Newcastle

Norwich

Plymouth

Prestwick

Sheffield City

Southampton

Southend

Stansted

Teesside

Northern Ireland

SeaportsAirports

Ballycastle

Belfast

Larne

Port of Londonderry

Warrenpoint

Belfast City

Belfast International

City of Derry

Textual Amendments

[F522Sections 41 and 43B] and Schedule 7, para. 6.

SCHEDULE 8U.K. Detention

Textual Amendments

F522Words in Sch. 8 shoulder note substituted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 184(2)(a), 208(5)(w)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C213Sch. 8 applied (with modifications) (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 25(1)(3)(4); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

Part IU.K. Treatment of persons detained under section 41 [F523or 43B] or Schedule 7

Textual Amendments

F523Words in Sch. 8 Pt. 1 heading inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), ss. 184(2)(b), 208(5)(w)

Place of detentionU.K.

1(1)The Secretary of State shall designate places at which persons may be detained under Schedule 7 or section 41 [F524or 43B].U.K.

(2)In this Schedule a reference to a police station includes a reference to any place which the Secretary of State has designated under sub-paragraph (1) as a place where a person may be detained under section 41 [F525or 43B].

(3)Where a person is detained under Schedule 7, he may be taken in the custody of an examining officer or of a person acting under an examining officer’s authority to and from any place where his attendance is required for the purpose of—

(a)his examination under that Schedule,

(b)establishing his nationality or citizenship, or

(c)making arrangements for his admission to a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.

(4)A constable who arrests a person under section 41 [F526or 43B] shall take him as soon as is reasonably practicable to the police station which the constable considers the most appropriate.

(5)In this [F527Schedule ] “examining officer” has the meaning given in Schedule 7.

(6)Where a person is arrested in one Part of the United Kingdom and all or part of his detention takes place in another Part, the provisions of this Schedule which apply to detention in a particular Part of the United Kingdom apply in relation to him while he is detained in that Part.

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C215Sch. 8 paras. 1(6), 2, 6-9, 16-19 applied (with modifications) (11.3.2005) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2), s. 5(8)

Commencement Information

I13Sch. 8 para. 1 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; Sch. 8 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; Sch. 8 para. 1(1) in force at 31.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2944, art. 2(l)(i); Sch. 8 in force at 19.2.2001 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

IdentificationU.K.

2[F528(A1)This paragraph applies in the case of a person detained under Schedule 7 or section 41.]U.K.

(1)An authorised person may take any steps which are reasonably necessary for—

(a)photographing the detained person,

(b)measuring him, or

(c)identifying him.

(2)In sub-paragraph (1) “authorised person” means any of the following—

(a)a constable,

(b)a prison officer,

(c)a person authorised by the Secretary of State, and

(d)in the case of a person detained under Schedule 7, an examining officer F529....

(3)This paragraph does not confer the power to take—

(a)fingerprints, non-intimate samples or intimate samples (within the meaning given by paragraph 15 below), or

(b)relevant physical data or samples as mentioned in section 18 of the M161Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 as applied by paragraph 20 below.

Textual Amendments

F529Words in Sch. 8 para. 2(2)(d) omitted (31.7.2014) by virtue of Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), s. 185(1), Sch. 9 para. 5(3) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2014/1916, art. 3(b)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C216Sch. 8 para. 2 extended (N.I.) (8.4.2003) by Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003 (c. 6), ss. 30, 31, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 21

C217Sch. 8 paras. 1(6), 2, 6-9, 16-19 applied (with modifications) (11.3.2005) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2), s. 5(8)

Marginal Citations

Audio and video recording of interviewsU.K.

3(1)The Secretary of State shall—U.K.

(a)issue a code of practice about the audio recording of interviews to which this paragraph applies, and

(b)make an order requiring the audio recording of interviews to which this paragraph applies in accordance with any relevant code of practice under paragraph (a).

(2)The Secretary of State may make an order requiring the video recording of—

(a)interviews to which this paragraph applies;

(b)interviews to which this paragraph applies which take place in a particular Part of the United Kingdom.

(3)An order under sub-paragraph (2) shall specify whether the video recording which it requires is to be silent or with sound.

(4)Where an order is made under sub-paragraph (2)—

(a)the Secretary of State shall issue a code of practice about the video recording of interviews to which the order applies, and

(b)the order shall require the interviews to be video recorded in accordance with any relevant code of practice under paragraph (a).

(5)Where the Secretary of State has made an order under sub-paragraph (2) requiring certain interviews to be video recorded with sound—

(a)he need not make an order under sub-paragraph (1)(b) in relation to those interviews, but

(b)he may do so.

(6)This paragraph applies to any interview by a constable of a person detained under Schedule 7 or section 41 if the interview takes place in a police station.

(7)A code of practice under this paragraph—

(a)may make provision in relation to a particular Part of the United Kingdom;

(b)may make different provision for different Parts of the United Kingdom.

4(1)This paragraph applies to a code of practice under paragraph 3.U.K.

(2)Where the Secretary of State proposes to issue a code of practice he shall—

(a)publish a draft,

(b)consider any representations made to him about the draft, and

(c)if he thinks it appropriate, modify the draft in the light of any representations made to him.

(3)The Secretary of State shall lay a draft of the code before Parliament.

(4)When the Secretary of State has laid a draft code before Parliament he may bring it into operation by order.

(5)The Secretary of State may revise a code and issue the revised code; and sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) shall apply to a revised code as they apply to an original code.

(6)The failure by a constable to observe a provision of a code shall not of itself make him liable to criminal or civil proceedings.

(7)A code—

(a)shall be admissible in evidence in criminal and civil proceedings, and

(b)shall be taken into account by a court or tribunal in any case in which it appears to the court or tribunal to be relevant.

Commencement Information

I14Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 4 partly in force; Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 4(1)-(5) in force at 12.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2800, art. 2(c)(ii); Sch. 8 in force at 19.2.2001 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

StatusU.K.

5U.K.A detained person shall be deemed to be in legal custody throughout the period of his detention.

Rights: England, Wales and Northern IrelandU.K.

6(1)[F530A person detained under Schedule 7 or section 41 or 43B] at a [F531place] in England, Wales or Northern Ireland shall be entitled, if he so requests, to have one named person informed as soon as is reasonably practicable that he is being detained there.U.K.

[F532(1A)In the case of a person detained under Schedule 7 or section 41, sub-paragraph (1) is subject to paragraph 8.]

(2)The person named must be—

(a)a friend of the detained person,

(b)a relative, or

(c)a person who is known to the detained person or who is likely to take an interest in his welfare.

(3)Where a detained person is transferred from one [F531place] to another, he shall be entitled to exercise the right under this paragraph in respect of the [F531place] to which he is transferred.

[F533(4)A detained person must be informed of the right under this paragraph on first being detained.]

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C218Sch. 8 paras. 1(6), 2, 6-9, 16-19 applied (with modifications) (11.3.2005) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2), s. 5(8)

7(1)[F534A person detained under Schedule 7 or section 41 or 43B] F535... in England, Wales or Northern Ireland shall be entitled, if he so requests, to consult a solicitor as soon as is reasonably practicable, privately and at any time.U.K.

[F536(1A)Sub-paragraph (1) is subject—

(a)in the case of a person detained under Schedule 7 or section 41, to paragraphs 8 and 9, and

(b)in the case of a person detained under section 43B, to paragraph 9.]

(2)Where a request is made under sub-paragraph (1), the request and the time at which it was made shall be recorded.

[F537(3)A detained person must be informed of the right under this paragraph on first being detained.]

Textual Amendments

F535Words in Sch. 8 para. 7(1) omitted (31.7.2014) by virtue of Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), s. 185(1), Sch. 9 para. 5(5) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2014/1916, art. 3(b)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C219Sch. 8 paras. 1(6), 2, 6-9, 16-19 applied (with modifications) (11.3.2005) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2), s. 5(8)

[F5387A(1)This paragraph applies where a person detained under Schedule 7 requests to consult a solicitor.U.K.

(2)The examining officer may not question the detained person under paragraph 2 or 3 of Schedule 7 until the person has consulted a solicitor (or no longer wishes to do so).

(3)Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply if the examining officer reasonably believes that postponing the questioning until then would be likely to prejudice determination of the relevant matters.

(4)The powers given by paragraph 8 of Schedule 7 (search powers where a person is questioned under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7) may be used when questioning is postponed because of sub-paragraph (2).

(5)The detained person is entitled to consult a solicitor in person.

(6)Sub-paragraph (5) does not apply if the examining officer reasonably believes that the time it would take to consult a solicitor in person would be likely to prejudice determination of the relevant matters.

(7)In that case the examining officer may require any consultation to take place in another way.

(8)In this paragraph “the relevant matters” means the matters the examining officer seeks to determine under paragraph 2 or 3 of Schedule 7.]

Textual Amendments

8[F539(A1)This paragraph does not apply in the case of a person detained under section 43B (except for the purposes of paragraph 9(3)(a)).]U.K.

(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2), [F540a police officer] of at least the rank of superintendent may authorise a delay—

(a)in informing the person named by a detained person under paragraph 6;

(b)in permitting a detained person to consult a solicitor under paragraph 7.

(2)But where a person is detained under section 41 he must be permitted to exercise his rights under paragraphs 6 and 7 before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) of that section.

(3)Subject to sub-paragraph (5), an officer may give an authorisation under sub-paragraph (1) only if he has reasonable grounds for believing—

(a)in the case of an authorisation under sub-paragraph (1)(a), that informing the named person of the detained person’s detention will have any of the consequences specified in sub-paragraph (4), or

(b)in the case of an authorisation under sub-paragraph (1)(b), that the exercise of the right under paragraph 7 at the time when the detained person desires to exercise it will have any of the consequences specified in sub-paragraph (4).

(4)Those consequences are—

(a)interference with or harm to evidence of a [F541serious offence],

(b)interference with or physical injury to any person,

(c)the alerting of persons who are suspected of having committed a [F541serious offence] but who have not been arrested for it,

(d)the hindering of the recovery of property obtained as a result of a [F541serious offence] or in respect of which a forfeiture order could be made under section 23 [F542or 23A],

(e)interference with the gathering of information about the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism,

(f)the alerting of a person and thereby making it more difficult to prevent an act of terrorism, and

(g)the alerting of a person and thereby making it more difficult to secure a person’s apprehension, prosecution or conviction in connection with the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism.

[F543(5)An officer may also give an authorisation under sub-paragraph (1) if he has reasonable grounds for believing that—

(a)the detained person has benefited from his criminal conduct, and

(b)the recovery of the value of the property constituting the benefit will be hindered by—

(i)informing the named person of the detained person’s detention (in the case of an authorisation under sub-paragraph (1)(a)), or

(ii)the exercise of the right under paragraph 7 (in the case of an authorisation under sub-paragraph (1)(b)).

(5A)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (5) the question whether a person has benefited from his criminal conduct is to be decided in accordance with Part 2 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.]

(6)If an authorisation under sub-paragraph (1) is given orally, the person giving it shall confirm it in writing as soon as is reasonably practicable.

(7)Where an authorisation under sub-paragraph (1) is given—

(a)the detained person shall be told the reason for the delay as soon as is reasonably practicable, and

(b)the reason shall be recorded as soon as is reasonably practicable.

(8)Where the reason for authorising delay ceases to subsist there may be no further delay in permitting the exercise of the right in the absence of a further authorisation under sub-paragraph (1).

(9)[F544In this paragraph, references to a “serious offence” are F545... to an indictable offence, F545... ; but also include—]

(a)an offence under any of the provisions mentioned in section 40(1)(a) of this Act, and

(b)an attempt or conspiracy to commit an offence under any of the provisions mentioned in section 40(1)(a).

Textual Amendments

F541Words in Sch. 8 para. 8(4) substituted (1.1.2006 subject to art. 2(2) of the commencing S.I.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 111, Sch. 7 para. 48(1)(a); S.I. 2005/3495, art. 2(1)(m)

F542Words in Sch. 8 para. 8(4)(d) inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 6 (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F543Sch. 8 para. 8(5)(5A) substituted for Sch. 8 para. 8(5) (24.3.2003 subject to certain provisions in the commencing instruments) by 2002 c. 29, s. 456, Sch. 11 para. 39(2); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (as amended by S.I. 2003/531); S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2, Sch.

F544Words in Sch. 8 para. 8(9) substituted (1.1.2006 subject to art. 2(2) of the commencing S.I.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 111, Sch. 7 para. 48(1)(b); S.I. 2005/3495, art. 2(1)(m)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C220Sch. 8 paras. 1(6), 2, 6-9, 16-19 applied (with modifications) (11.3.2005) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2), s. 5(8)

9[F546(1)This paragraph applies where a detained person exercises the right under paragraph 7 to consult a solicitor.U.K.

(2)A police officer of at least the rank of superintendent may direct that the right—

(a)may not be exercised (or further exercised) by consulting the solicitor who attends for the purpose of the consultation or who would so attend but for the giving of the direction, but

(b)may instead be exercised by consulting a different solicitor of the detained person's choosing.

(2A)A direction under this paragraph may be given before or after a detained person's consultation with a solicitor has started (and if given after it has started the right to further consult that solicitor ceases on the giving of the direction).]

[F547(3)A direction under this paragraph may be given only if the officer giving it has reasonable grounds for believing—

(a)that, unless the direction is given, the exercise of the right by the detained person will have any of the consequences specified in paragraph 8(4), or

(b)that the detained person has benefited from his criminal conduct and that, unless the direction is given, the exercise of the right by the detained person will hinder the recovery of the value of the property constituting the benefit.]

F548(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F548(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F546Sch. 8 para. 9(1)-(2A) substituted for Sch. 8 para. 9(1)(2) (13.8.2020) by Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), ss. 17(4)(a), 27(2)(a); S.I. 2020/792, reg. 2(b)

F547Sch. 8 para. 9(3) substituted (16.2.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 82(1), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/58, art. 2(g)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C221Sch. 8 paras. 1(6), 2, 6-9, 16-19 applied (with modifications) (11.3.2005) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2), s. 5(8)

10(1) This paragraph applies where a person is detained in England, Wales or Northern Ireland under Schedule 7 or section 41.U.K.

(2)Fingerprints may be taken from the detained person only if they are taken by a constable—

(a)with the appropriate consent given in writing, or

(b)without that consent under sub-paragraph (4).

(3)A non-intimate sample may be taken from the detained person only if it is taken by a constable—

(a)with the appropriate consent given in writing, or

(b)without that consent under sub-paragraph (4).

(4)Fingerprints or a non-intimate sample may be taken from the detained person without the appropriate consent only if—

(a)he is detained at a police station and a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent authorises the fingerprints or sample to be taken, or

(b)he has been convicted of a recordable offence and, where a non-intimate sample is to be taken, he was convicted of the offence on or after 10th April 1995 (or 29th July 1996 where the non-intimate sample is to be taken in Northern Ireland).

(5)An intimate sample may be taken from [F549a person detained under section 41, but only ] if—

(a)he is detained at a police station,

(b)the appropriate consent is given in writing,

(c)a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent authorises the sample to be taken, and

(d)subject to paragraph 13(2) and (3), the sample is taken by a constable.

(6)[F550Subject to sub-paragraph (6A)] an officer may give an authorisation under sub-paragraph (4)(a) or (5)(c) only if—

(a)in the case of a person detained under section 41, the officer reasonably suspects that the person has been involved in an offence under any of the provisions mentioned in section 40(1)(a), and the officer reasonably believes that the fingerprints or sample will tend to confirm or disprove his involvement, or

(b)in any case [F551in which an authorisation under that sub-paragraph may be given] , the officer is satisfied that the taking of the fingerprints or sample from the person is necessary in order to assist in determining whether he falls within section 40(1)(b).

[F552(6A)An officer may also give an authorisation under sub-paragraph (4)(a) for the taking of fingerprints if—

(a)he is satisfied that the fingerprints of the detained person will facilitate the ascertainment of that person’s identity; and

(b)that person has refused to identify himself or the officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting that that person is not who he claims to be.

(6B)In this paragraph references to ascertaining a person’s identity include references to showing that he is not a particular person.]

(7)If an authorisation under sub-paragraph (4)(a) or (5)(c) is given orally, the person giving it shall confirm it in writing as soon as is reasonably practicable.

Textual Amendments

F550Words in Sch. 8 para. 10(6) inserted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 89(2)

F552Sch. 8 para. 10(6A)(6B) inserted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 14, s. 89(2)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C222Sch. 8 para. 10(2) extended (N.I.) (8.4.2003) by Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003 (c. 6), ss. 30, 31, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 15

C223Sch. 8 para. 10(3) extended (N.I.) (8.4.2003) by Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2003 (c. 6), ss. 30, 31, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 18

11(1)Before fingerprints or a sample are taken from a person under paragraph 10, he shall be informed—U.K.

(a)that the fingerprints or sample may be used for the purposes of [F553a relevant search (within the meaning given by paragraph 20A(6)) or for the purposes of] section 63A(1) of the M162Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and Article 63A(1) of the M163Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (checking of fingerprints and samples), and

(b)where the fingerprints or sample are to be taken under paragraph 10(2)(a), (3)(a) or (4)(b), of the reason for taking the fingerprints or sample.

(2)Before fingerprints or a sample are taken from a person upon an authorisation given under paragraph 10(4)(a) or (5)(c), he shall be informed—

(a)that the authorisation has been given,

(b)of the grounds upon which it has been given, and

(c)where relevant, of the nature of the offence in which it is suspected that he has been involved.

(3)After fingerprints or a sample are taken under paragraph 10, there shall be recorded as soon as is reasonably practicable any of the following which apply—

(a)the fact that the person has been informed in accordance with sub-paragraphs (1) and (2),

(b)the reason referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(b),

(c)the authorisation given under paragraph 10(4)(a) or (5)(c),

(d)the grounds upon which that authorisation has been given, and

(e)the fact that the appropriate consent has been given.

Textual Amendments

F553Words in Sch. 8 para. 11(1)(a) substituted (31.10.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 1 para. 1(5) (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1814, art. 2(j)

Marginal Citations

12(1)This paragraph applies where—U.K.

(a)two or more non-intimate samples suitable for the same means of analysis have been taken from a person under paragraph 10,

(b)those samples have proved insufficient, and

(c)the person has been released from detention.

(2)An intimate sample may be taken from the person if—

(a)the appropriate consent is given in writing,

(b)a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent authorises the sample to be taken, and

(c)subject to paragraph 13(2) and (3), the sample is taken by a constable.

(3)Paragraphs 10(6) and (7) and 11 shall apply in relation to the taking of an intimate sample under this paragraph; and a reference to a person detained under section 41 shall be taken as a reference to a person who was detained under section 41 when the non-intimate samples mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) were taken.

13(1)Where appropriate written consent to the taking of an intimate sample from a person under paragraph 10 or 12 is refused without good cause, in any proceedings against that person for an offence—U.K.

(a)the court, in determining whether to commit him for trial or whether there is a case to answer, may draw such inferences from the refusal as appear proper, and

(b)the court or jury, in determining whether that person is guilty of the offence charged, may draw such inferences from the refusal as appear proper.

(2)An intimate sample other than a sample of urine or a dental impression may be taken under paragraph 10 or 12 only by a registered medical practitioner acting on the authority of a constable.

(3)An intimate sample which is a dental impression may be taken under paragraph 10 or 12 only by a registered dentist acting on the authority of a constable.

(4)Where a sample of hair other than pubic hair is to be taken under paragraph 10 the sample may be taken either by cutting hairs or by plucking hairs with their roots so long as no more are plucked than the person taking the sample reasonably considers to be necessary for a sufficient sample.

[F55413AU.K.No fingerprint, intimate sample or non-intimate sample may be taken from a person detained under section 43B.]

Textual Amendments

F55514U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

15(1)In the application of [F556paragraphs 10 to 13] in relation to a person detained in England or Wales the following expressions shall have the meaning given by section 65 of the M164Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Part V definitions)—U.K.

(a)“appropriate consent”,

(b)“fingerprints”,

(c)“insufficient”,

(d)“intimate sample”,

(e)“non-intimate sample”,

(f)“registered dentist”, and

(g)“sufficient”.

[F557(1A)In the application of section 65(2A) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph, the reference to the destruction of a sample under section 63R of that Act is a reference to the destruction of a sample under paragraph 20G of this Schedule.]

(2)In the application of [F558paragraphs 10 to 13] in relation to a person detained in Northern Ireland the expressions listed in sub-paragraph (1) shall have the meaning given by Article 53 of the M165Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (definitions).

(3)In paragraph 10 “recordable offence” shall have—

(a)in relation to a person detained in England or Wales, the meaning given by section 118(1) of the M166Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (general interpretation), and

(b)in relation to a person detained in Northern Ireland, the meaning given by Article 2(2) of the M167Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (definitions).

Textual Amendments

F556Words in Sch. 8 para. 15(1) substituted (31.10.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 1 para. 1(6) (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1814, art. 2(j)

F558Words in Sch. 8 para. 15(2) substituted (31.10.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 1 para. 1(8) (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1814, art. 2(j)

Marginal Citations

Rights: ScotlandU.K.

16(1)A person detained under Schedule 7 or section 41 [F559or 43B] at a [F560place] in Scotland shall be entitled to have intimation of his detention and of the place where he is being detained sent without delay to a solicitor and to another person named by him.U.K.

(2)The person named must be—

(a)a friend of the detained person,

(b)a relative, or

(c)a person who is known to the detained person or who is likely to take an interest in his welfare.

(3)Where a detained person is transferred from one [F561place] to another, he shall be entitled to exercise the right under sub-paragraph (1) in respect of the [F561place] to which he is transferred.

(4)[F562Where a person is detained under Schedule 7 or section 41,] a police officer not below the rank of superintendent may authorise a delay in making intimation where, in his view, the delay is necessary on one of the grounds mentioned in paragraph 17(3) or where paragraph 17(4) applies.

(5)Where a detained person requests that the intimation be made, there shall be recorded the time when the request is—

(a)made, and

(b)complied with.

(6)A person detained [F563as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)] shall be entitled to consult a solicitor at any time, without delay.

(7)[F564Where a person is detained under Schedule 7 or section 41,] a police officer not below the rank of superintendent may authorise a delay in holding the consultation where, in his view, the delay is necessary on one of the grounds mentioned in paragraph 17(3) or where paragraph 17(4) applies.

(8)F565... The consultation shall be private.

(9)Where a person is detained under section 41 he must be permitted to exercise his rights under this paragraph before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) of that section.

[F566(10)A detained person must be informed of the rights under sub-paragraphs (1) and (6) on first being detained.]

Textual Amendments

F565Words in Sch. 8 para. 16(8) omitted (13.8.2020) by virtue of Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), ss. 17(5)(a), 27(2)(a); S.I. 2020/792, reg. 2(b)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C224Sch. 8 paras. 1(6), 2, 6-9, 16-19 applied (with modifications) (11.3.2005) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2), s. 5(8)

[F56716A(1)This paragraph applies where a person detained under Schedule 7 requests to consult a solicitor.U.K.

(2)The examining officer may not question the detained person under paragraph 2 or 3 of Schedule 7 until the person has consulted a solicitor (or no longer wishes to do so).

(3)Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply if the examining officer reasonably believes that postponing the questioning until then would be likely to prejudice determination of the relevant matters.

(4)The powers given by paragraph 8 of Schedule 7 (search powers where a person is questioned under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7) may be used when questioning is postponed because of sub-paragraph (2).

(5)The detained person is entitled to consult a solicitor in person.

(6)Sub-paragraph (5) does not apply if the examining officer reasonably believes that the time it would take to consult a solicitor in person would be likely to prejudice determination of the relevant matters.

(7)In that case the examining officer may require any consultation to take place in another way.

(8)In this paragraph “the relevant matters” means the matters the examining officer seeks to determine under paragraph 2 or 3 of Schedule 7.]

Textual Amendments

17[F568(1)This paragraph applies where a detained person exercises the right under paragraph 16(6) to consult a solicitor.U.K.

(2)A police officer not below the rank of superintendent may, if it appears to the officer to be necessary on one of the grounds mentioned in sub-paragraph (3), direct that the right—

(a)may not be exercised (or further exercised) by consulting the solicitor who attends for the purpose of the consultation or who would so attend but for the giving of the direction, but

(b)may instead be exercised by consulting a different solicitor of the detained person's choosing.

(2A)A direction under this paragraph may be given before or after a detained person's consultation with a solicitor has started (and if given after it has started the right to further consult that solicitor ceases on the giving of the direction).]

(3)The grounds mentioned in paragraph 16(4) and (7) and in sub-paragraph [F569(2)] are—

(a)that it is in the interests of the investigation or prevention of crime;

(b)that it is in the interests of the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of offenders;

(c)that it will further the recovery of property obtained as a result of the commission of an offence or in respect of which a forfeiture order could be made under section 23 [F570or 23A];

(d)that it will further the operation of [F571Part 2 or 3 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002] or the M168Proceeds of Crime (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (confiscation of the proceeds of an offence).

[F572(4)This sub-paragraph applies where an officer mentioned in paragraph 16(4) or (7) has reasonable grounds for believing that—

(a)the detained person has benefited from his criminal conduct, and

(b)the recovery of the value of the property constituting the benefit will be hindered by—

(i)informing the named person of the detained person’s detention (in the case of an authorisation under paragraph 16(4)), or

(ii)the exercise of the entitlement under paragraph 16(6) (in the case of an authorisation under paragraph 16(7)).

(4A)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (4) the question whether a person has benefited from his criminal conduct is to be decided in accordance with Part 3 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.]

(5)Where delay is authorised in the exercising of any of the rights mentioned in paragraph 16(1) and (6)—

(a)if the authorisation is given orally, the person giving it shall confirm it in writing as soon as is reasonably practicable,

(b)the detained person shall be told the reason for the delay as soon as is reasonably practicable, and

(c)the reason shall be recorded as soon as is reasonably practicable.

Textual Amendments

F568Sch. 8 para. 17(1)-(2A) substituted for Sch. 8 para. 17(1)(2) (13.8.2020) by Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (c. 3), ss. 17(6)(a), 27(2)(a); S.I. 2020/792, reg. 2(b)

F570Words in Sch. 8 para. 17(3)(c) inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 6 (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F571Words in Sch. 8 para. 17(3)(d) substituted (24.3.2003 subject to certain provisions in the commencing instruments) by 2002 c. 29, s. 456, Sch. 11 para. 39(3); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (as amended by S.I. 2003/531); S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2, Sch.

F572Sch. 8 para. 17(4)(4A) substituted for Sch. 8 para. 17(4) (24.3.2003 subject to certain provisions in the commencing instruments) by 2002 c. 29, s. 456, Sch. 11 para. 39(4); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (as amended by S.I. 2003/531); S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C225Sch. 8 paras. 1(6), 2, 6-9, 16-19 applied (with modifications) (11.3.2005) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2), s. 5(8)

Marginal Citations

18(1)Paragraphs 16 [F573to] 17 shall have effect, in relation to a person detained under section 41 [F574or 43B] or Schedule 7, in place of any enactment or rule of law under or by virtue of which a person arrested or detained may be entitled to communicate or consult with any other person.U.K.

(2)But, where a person detained under Schedule 7 or section 41 [F575or 43B] at a [F576place] in Scotland appears to a constable to be a child—

(a)the other person named by the person detained in pursuance of paragraph 16(1) shall be that person’s parent,

[F577(ab)intimation is to be made under paragraph 16(1) whether the person detained requests that it be made or not, and

(ac)section 40 (right of under 18s to have access to other person) of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 applies as if the detained person were a person in police custody for the purposes of that section.]

[F578(3)In relation to a person detained under Schedule 7 at a place other than a police station—

(a)sub-paragraph (2), and

(b)[F579section 40 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016] as applied by that sub-paragraph,

apply as if references to a constable included an examining officer.]

[F580(4)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2)—

  • “child” means a person under 16 years of age,

  • “parent” includes guardian and any person who has the care of the child mentioned in sub-paragraph (2).]

Textual Amendments

F577Sch. 8 para. 18(2)(ab)(ac) substituted for words in Sch. 8 para. 18(2) (25.1.2018) by Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 1), s. 117(2), sch. 2 para. 37(a)(i); S.S.I. 2017/345, art. 3, sch. (with art. 4) (which affecting provision is extended to E.W.N.I. by The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/46), arts. 2(1)(d), 18)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C226Sch. 8 paras. 1(6), 2, 6-9, 16-19 applied (with modifications) (11.3.2005) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2), s. 5(8)

19U.K.The Secretary of State shall, by order, make provision to require that—

(a)except in such circumstances, and

(b)subject to such conditions,

as may be specified in the order, where a person detained has been permitted to consult a solicitor, the solicitor shall be allowed to be present at any interview carried out in connection with a terrorist investigation or for the purposes of Schedule 7.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C227Sch. 8 paras. 1(6), 2, 6-9, 16-19 applied (with modifications) (11.3.2005) by Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (c. 2), s. 5(8)

20(1)Subject to the modifications specified in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), section 18 of the M169Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (procedure for taking certain prints and samples) shall apply to a person detained under Schedule 7 or section 41 at a police station in Scotland as it applies to a person arrested F581....U.K.

[F582(2)Subject to subsection (2A), a constable may take from a detained person or require a detained person to provide relevant physical data only if—

(a)in the case of a person detained under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, he reasonably suspects that the person has been involved in an offence under any of the provisions mentioned in section 40(1)(a) of that Act and he reasonably believes that the relevant physical data will tend to confirm or disprove his involvement; or

(b)in any case, he is satisfied that it is necessary to do so in order to assist in determining whether the person falls within section 40(1)(b).

(2A)A constable may also take fingerprints from a detained person or require him to provide them if—

(a)he is satisfied that the fingerprints of that person will facilitate the ascertainment of that person’s identity; and

(b)that person has refused to identify himself or the constable has reasonable grounds for suspecting that that person is not who he claims to be.

(2B)In this section references to ascertaining a person’s identity include references to showing that he is not a particular person.’]

[F583(3)Subsections (3) to (5) shall not apply, F584...

F585(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F582Sch. 8 para. 20(2)-(2B) substituted for Sch. 8 para. 20(2) (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 89(3)

F583Sch. 8 para. 20(3)(4) substituted for Sch. 8 para. 20(3) (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 89(4)

F584Sch. 8 para. 20(3): words from “but” to the end of the sub-paragraph repealed (31.10.2013) by virtue of Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 1 para. 1(3)(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 1 (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1814, art. 2(h)

Marginal Citations

[F586Destruction and retention of fingerprints and samples etc: United KingdomU.K.

Textual Amendments

F586Sch. 8 paras. 20A-20J and cross-heading inserted (31.10.2013 for all paras. except para. 20F(1) (which is in force 31.1.2014), and except, for specified purposes, para. 20G) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 1 para. 1(4) (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1814, arts. 2(i), 3(b)

20A(1)This paragraph applies to—U.K.

(a)fingerprints taken under paragraph 10,

(b)a DNA profile derived from a DNA sample taken under paragraph 10 or 12,

(c)relevant physical data taken or provided by virtue of paragraph 20, and

(d)a DNA profile derived from a DNA sample taken by virtue of paragraph 20.

(2)Fingerprints, relevant physical data and DNA profiles to which this paragraph applies (“paragraph 20A material”) must be destroyed if it appears to the responsible chief officer of police that—

(a)the taking or providing of the material or, in the case of a DNA profile, the taking of the sample from which the DNA profile was derived, was unlawful, or

(b)the material was taken or provided, or (in the case of a DNA profile) was derived from a sample taken, from a person in connection with that person's arrest under section 41 and the arrest was unlawful or based on mistaken identity.

(3)In any other case, paragraph 20A material must be destroyed unless it is retained under any power conferred by paragraphs 20B to 20E.

(4)Paragraph 20A material which ceases to be retained under a power mentioned in sub-paragraph (3) may continue to be retained under any other such power which applies to it.

(5)Nothing in this paragraph prevents a relevant search, in relation to paragraph 20A material, from being carried out within such time as may reasonably be required for the search if the responsible chief officer of police considers the search to be desirable.

(6)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (5), “a relevant search” is a search carried out for the purpose of checking the material against—

(a)other fingerprints or samples taken under paragraph 10 or 12 or a DNA profile derived from such a sample,

(b)any of the relevant physical data, samples or information mentioned in section 19C(1) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995,

(c)any of the relevant physical data, samples or information held by virtue of section 56 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003,

(d)material to which section 18 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 applies,

(e)any of the fingerprints, data or samples obtained under paragraph 1 or 4 of Schedule 6 to the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011, or information derived from such samples,

[F587(ea)any of the fingerprints, data or samples obtained under or by virtue of paragraph 34 or 42 of Schedule 3 to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019, or information derived from such samples,]

[F588(eb)any of the fingerprints, data or samples obtained under or by virtue of paragraph 10, 12 or 18 of Schedule 6 to the National Security Act 2023, or information derived from such samples,

(ec)any of the fingerprints, data or samples obtained under paragraph 1 or 4 of Schedule 12 to that Act, or information derived from such samples,]

(f)any of the fingerprints, samples and information mentioned in section 63A(1)(a) and (b) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (checking of fingerprints and samples), and

(g)any of the fingerprints, samples and information mentioned in Article 63A(1)(a) and (b) of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (checking of fingerprints and samples).

Textual Amendments

20B(1)This paragraph applies to paragraph 20A material relating to a person who is detained under section 41.U.K.

(2)In the case of a person who has previously been convicted of a recordable offence (other than a single exempt conviction), or an offence in Scotland which is punishable by imprisonment, or is so convicted before the end of the period within which the material may be retained by virtue of this paragraph, the material may be retained indefinitely.

[F589(2A)In sub-paragraph (2) —

(a)the reference to a recordable offence includes an offence under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom where the act constituting the offence would constitute—

(i)a recordable offence under the law of England and Wales if done there, or

(ii)a recordable offence under the law of Northern Ireland if done there,

(and, in the application of sub-paragraph (2) where a person has previously been convicted, this applies whether or not the act constituted such an offence when the person was convicted);

(b)the reference to an offence in Scotland which is punishable by imprisonment includes an offence under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom where the act constituting the offence would constitute an offence under the law of Scotland which is punishable by imprisonment if done there (and, in the application of sub-paragraph (2) where a person has previously been convicted, this applies whether or not the act constituted such an offence when the person was convicted).]

(3)In the case of a person who has no previous convictions, or only one exempt conviction, the material may be retained until the end of the retention period specified in sub-paragraph (4).

(4)The retention period is—

(a)in the case of fingerprints or relevant physical data, the period of 3 years beginning with the date on which the fingerprints or relevant physical data were taken or provided, and

(b)in the case of a DNA profile, the period of 3 years beginning with the date on which the DNA sample from which the profile was derived was taken (or, if the profile was derived from more than one DNA sample, the date on which the first of those samples was taken).

(5)The responsible chief officer of police or a specified chief officer of police may apply to a relevant court for an order extending the retention period.

(6)An application for an order under sub-paragraph (5) must be made within the period of 3 months ending on the last day of the retention period.

(7)An order under sub-paragraph (5) may extend the retention period by a period which—

(a)begins with the date on which the material would otherwise be required to be destroyed under this paragraph, and

(b)ends with the end of the period of 2 years beginning with that date.

(8)The following persons may appeal to the relevant appeal court against an order under sub-paragraph (5), or a refusal to make such an order—

(a)the responsible chief officer of police;

(b)a specified chief officer of police;

(c)the person from whom the material was taken.

(9)In Scotland—

(a)an application for an order under sub-paragraph (5) is to be made by summary application;

(b)an appeal against an order under sub-paragraph (5), or a refusal to make such an order, must be made within 21 days of the relevant court's decision, and the relevant appeal court's decision on any such appeal is final.

(10)In this paragraph—

  • “relevant court” means—

    (a)

    in England and Wales, a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts),

    (b)

    in Scotland, the sheriff—

    (i)

    in whose sheriffdom the person to whom the material relates resides,

    (ii)

    in whose sheriffdom that person is believed by the applicant to be, or

    (iii)

    to whose sheriffdom that person is believed by the applicant to be intending to come; and

    (c)

    in Northern Ireland, a district judge (magistrates' court) in Northern Ireland;

  • “the relevant appeal court” means—

    (a)

    in England and Wales, the Crown Court,

    (b)

    in Scotland, the sheriff principal, and

    (c)

    in Northern Ireland, the County Court in Northern Ireland;

  • “a specified chief officer of police” means—

    (a)

    in England and Wales and Northern Ireland—

    (i)

    the chief officer of the police force of the area in which the person from whom the material was taken resides, or

    (ii)

    a chief officer of police who believes that the person is in, or is intending to come to, the chief officer's police area, and

    (b)

    [F590the chief constable of the Police Service of Scotland, where—

    (i)

    the person who provided the material, or from whom it was taken, resides in Scotland, or

    (ii)

    the chief constable believes that the person is in, or is intending to come to, Scotland.]

Textual Amendments

F589Sch. 8 para. 20B(2A) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 71(2), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 20

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

20C(1)This paragraph applies to paragraph 20A material relating to a person who is detained under Schedule 7.U.K.

(2)In the case of a person who has previously been convicted of a recordable offence (other than a single exempt conviction), or an offence in Scotland which is punishable by imprisonment, or is so convicted before the end of the period within which the material may be retained by virtue of this paragraph, the material may be retained indefinitely.

[F591(2A)In sub-paragraph (2) —

(a)the reference to a recordable offence includes an offence under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom where the act constituting the offence would constitute—

(i)a recordable offence under the law of England and Wales if done there, or

(ii)a recordable offence under the law of Northern Ireland if done there,

(and, in the application of sub-paragraph (2) where a person has previously been convicted, this applies whether or not the act constituted such an offence when the person was convicted);

(b)the reference to an offence in Scotland which is punishable by imprisonment includes an offence under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom where the act constituting the offence would constitute an offence under the law of Scotland which is punishable by imprisonment if done there (and, in the application of sub-paragraph (2) where a person has previously been convicted, this applies whether or not the act constituted such an offence when the person was convicted).]

(3)In the case of a person who has no previous convictions, or only one exempt conviction, the material may be retained until the end of the retention period specified in sub-paragraph (4).

(4)The retention period is—

(a)in the case of fingerprints or relevant physical data, the period of 6 months beginning with the date on which the fingerprints or relevant physical data were taken or provided, and

(b)in the case of a DNA profile, the period of 6 months beginning with the date on which the DNA sample from which the profile was derived was taken (or, if the profile was derived from more than one DNA sample, the date on which the first of those samples was taken).

Textual Amendments

F591Sch. 8 para. 20C(2A) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 71(3), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 20

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

20D(1)For the purposes of paragraphs 20B and 20C, a person is to be treated as having been convicted of an offence if—U.K.

(a)in relation to a recordable offence in England and Wales or Northern Ireland—

(i)the person has been given a caution in respect of the offence which, at the time of the caution, the person has admitted,

(ii)the person has been found not guilty of the offence by reason of insanity,

(iii)the person has been found to be under a disability and to have done the act charged in respect of the offence, or

(iv)the person has been warned or reprimanded under section 65 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 for the offence,

(b)the person, in relation to an offence in Scotland punishable by imprisonment, has accepted or has been deemed to accept—

(i)a conditional offer under section 302 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995,

(ii)a compensation offer under section 302A of that Act,

(iii)a combined offer under section 302B of that Act, or

(iv)a work offer under section 303ZA of that Act,

(c)the person, in relation to an offence in Scotland punishable by imprisonment, has been acquitted on account of the person's insanity at the time of the offence or (as the case may be) by virtue of section 51A of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995,

(d)a finding in respect of the person has been made under section 55(2) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 in relation to an offence in Scotland punishable by imprisonment,

(e)the person, having been given a fixed penalty notice under section 129(1) of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 in connection with an offence in Scotland punishable by imprisonment, has paid—

(i)the fixed penalty, or

(ii)(as the case may be) the sum which the person is liable to pay by virtue of section 131(5) of that Act, or

(f)the person, in relation to an offence in Scotland punishable by imprisonment, has been discharged absolutely by order under section 246(3) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995.

(2)Paragraphs 20B and 20C and this paragraph, so far as they relate to persons convicted of an offence, have effect despite anything in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

(3)But a person is not to be treated as having been convicted of an offence if that conviction is a disregarded conviction or caution by virtue of section 92 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.

(4)For the purposes of paragraphs 20B and 20C—

(a)a person has no previous convictions if the person has not previously been convicted—

(i)in England and Wales or Northern Ireland of a recordable offence, or

(ii)in Scotland of an offence which is punishable by imprisonment, and

(b)if the person has previously been convicted of a recordable offence in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the conviction is exempt if it is in respect of a recordable offence, other than a qualifying offence, committed when the person was aged under 18.

(5)In sub-paragraph (4), “qualifying offence” has—

(a)in relation to a conviction in respect of a recordable offence committed in England and Wales, the meaning given by section 65A of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, and

(b)in relation to a conviction in respect of a recordable offence committed in Northern Ireland, the meaning given by Article 53A of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12)).

[F592(5A)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (4)—

(a)a person is to be treated as having previously been convicted in England and Wales of a recordable offence if —

(i)the person has previously been convicted of an offence under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, and

(ii)the act constituting the offence would constitute a recordable offence under the law of England and Wales if done there (whether or not it constituted such an offence when the person was convicted);

(b)a person is to be treated as having previously been convicted in Northern Ireland of a recordable offence if—

(i)the person has previously been convicted of an offence under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, and

(ii)the act constituting the offence would constitute a recordable offence under the law of Northern Ireland if done there (whether or not it constituted such an offence when the person was convicted);

(c)a person is to be treated as having previously been convicted in Scotland of an offence which is punishable by imprisonment if—

(i)the person has previously been convicted of an offence under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, and

(ii)the act constituting the offence would constitute an offence punishable by imprisonment under the law of Scotland if done there (whether or not it constituted such an offence when the person was convicted);

(d)the reference in sub-paragraph (4)(b) to a qualifying offence includes a reference to an offence under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom where the act constituting the offence would constitute a qualifying offence under the law of England and Wales if done there or (as the case may be) under the law of Northern Ireland if done there (whether or not it constituted such an offence when the person was convicted).

(5B)For the purposes of paragraphs 20B and 20C and this paragraph—

(a)offence, in relation to any country or territory outside the United Kingdom, includes an act punishable under the law of that country or territory, however it is described;

(b)a person has in particular been convicted of an offence under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom if—

(i)a court exercising jurisdiction under the law of that country or territory has made in respect of such an offence a finding equivalent to a finding that the person is not guilty by reason of insanity, or

(ii)such a court has made in respect of such an offence a finding equivalent to a finding that the person is under a disability and did the act charged against the person in respect of the offence.]

(6)If a person is convicted of more than one offence arising out of a single course of action, those convictions are to be treated as a single conviction for the purposes of calculating under paragraph 20B or 20C whether the person has been convicted of only one offence.

(7)Nothing in paragraph 20B or 20C prevents the start of a new retention period in relation to paragraph 20A material if a person is detained again under section 41 or (as the case may be) Schedule 7 when an existing retention period (whether or not extended) is still in force in relation to that material.

Textual Amendments

F592Sch. 8 para. 20D(5A)(5B) inserted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 71(4), 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 20

20E(1)Paragraph 20A material may be retained for as long as a national security determination made by [F593a] chief officer of police has effect in relation to it.U.K.

(2)A national security determination is made if [F594a] chief officer of police determines that it is necessary for any paragraph 20A material to be retained for the purposes of national security.

(3)A national security determination—

(a)must be made in writing,

(b)has effect for a maximum of [F5955 years] beginning with the date on which the determination is made, and

(c)may be renewed.

[F596(4)In this paragraph “chief officer of police” means—

(a)a chief officer of police of a police force in England and Wales,

(b)the chief constable of the Police Service of Scotland, or

(c)the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.]

Textual Amendments

[F59720EA(1)This paragraph applies where paragraph 20A material is or includes a person's fingerprints (“the original fingerprints”).U.K.

(2)A constable may make a determination under this paragraph in respect of any further fingerprints taken from, or provided by, the same person (“the further fingerprints”) if conditions 1 and 2 are met.

(3)Condition 1 is met if the further fingerprints—

(a)are paragraph 20A material,

(b)are taken or provided under or by virtue of—

(i)Part 5 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984,

(ii)Article 61 of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12)),

(iii)any provision, power or authority mentioned in section 18G(1) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995,

(iv)paragraph 1 or 4 of Schedule 6 to the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011, F598...

(v)paragraph 34 of Schedule 3 to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019, F599...

[F600(vi)paragraph 10 of Schedule 6 to the National Security Act 2023, or

(vii)paragraph 1 or 4 of Schedule 12 to that Act, or]

(c)are material to which section 18 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 applies.

(4)Condition 2 is met if—

(a)in a case where the further fingerprints are material to which section 18 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 applies, the original fingerprints and the further fingerprints are held under the law of the same part of the United Kingdom;

(b)in any other case, the original fingerprints and the further fingerprints were taken from or provided by the person in the same part of the United Kingdom.

(5)Where a determination under this paragraph is made in respect of the further fingerprints—

(a)the further fingerprints may be retained for as long as the original fingerprints are retained under any power conferred by paragraphs 20B to 20E, and

(b)a requirement under any enactment to destroy the further fingerprints does not apply for as long as their retention is authorised by paragraph (a).

(6)Sub-paragraph (5)(a) does not prevent the further fingerprints being retained after the original fingerprints fall to be destroyed if the continued retention of the further fingerprints is authorised under any enactment.

(7)A written record must be made of a determination under this paragraph.

(8)In this paragraph—

(a)“enactment” includes—

(i)an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, and

(ii)an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation;

(b)references to a part of the United Kingdom are references to—

(i)England and Wales,

(ii)Scotland, or

(iii)Northern Ireland.]

Textual Amendments

20F(1)If fingerprints or relevant physical data are required by paragraph 20A to be destroyed, any copies of the fingerprints or relevant physical data held by a police force must also be destroyed.U.K.

(2)If a DNA profile is required by that paragraph to be destroyed, no copy may be retained by a police force except in a form which does not include information which identifies the person to whom the DNA profile relates.

20G(1)This paragraph applies to—U.K.

(a)samples taken under paragraph 10 or 12, or

(b)samples taken by virtue of paragraph 20.

(2)Samples to which this paragraph applies must be destroyed if it appears to the responsible chief officer of police that—

(a)the taking of the sample was unlawful, or

(b)the sample was taken from a person in connection with that person's arrest under section 41 and the arrest was unlawful or based on mistaken identity.

(3)Subject to this, the rule in sub-paragraph (4) or (as the case may be) (5) applies.

(4)A DNA sample to which this paragraph applies must be destroyed—

(a)as soon as a DNA profile has been derived from the sample, or

(b)if sooner, before the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the date on which the sample was taken.

(5)Any other sample to which this paragraph applies must be destroyed before the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the date on which it was taken.

(6)The responsible chief officer of police may apply to a relevant court for an order to retain a sample to which this paragraph applies beyond the date on which the sample would otherwise be required to be destroyed by virtue of sub-paragraph (4) or (5) if—

(a)the sample was taken from a person detained under section 41 in connection with the investigation of a qualifying offence, and

(b)the responsible chief officer of police considers that the condition in sub-paragraph (7) is met.

(7)The condition is that, having regard to the nature and complexity of other material that is evidence in relation to the offence, the sample is likely to be needed in any proceedings for the offence for the purposes of—

(a)disclosure to, or use by, a defendant, or

(b)responding to any challenge by a defendant in respect of the admissibility of material that is evidence on which the prosecution proposes to rely.

(8)An application under sub-paragraph (6) must be made before the date on which the sample would otherwise be required to be destroyed by virtue of sub-paragraph (4) or (5).

(9)If, on an application made by the responsible chief officer of police under sub-paragraph (6), the relevant court is satisfied that the condition in sub-paragraph (7) is met, it may make an order under this sub-paragraph which—

(a)allows the sample to be retained for a period of 12 months beginning with the date on which the sample would otherwise be required to be destroyed by virtue of sub-paragraph (4) or (5), and

(b)may be renewed (on one or more occasions) for a further period of not more than 12 months from the end of the period when the order would otherwise cease to have effect.

(10)An application for an order under sub-paragraph (9) (other than an application for renewal)—

(a)may be made without notice of the application having been given to the person from whom the sample was taken, and

(b)may be heard and determined in private in the absence of that person.

(11)In Scotland, an application for an order under sub-paragraph (9) (including an application for renewal) is to be made by summary application.

(12)A sample retained by virtue of an order under sub-paragraph (9) must not be used other than for the purposes of any proceedings for the offence in connection with which the sample was taken.

(13)A sample that ceases to be retained by virtue of an order under sub-paragraph (9) must be destroyed.

(14)Nothing in this paragraph prevents a relevant search, in relation to samples to which this paragraph applies, from being carried out within such time as may reasonably be required for the search if the responsible chief officer of police considers the search to be desirable.

(15)In this paragraph—

  • “ancillary offence”, in relation to an offence for the time being listed in section 41(1) of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, means—

    (a)

    aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring the commission of the offence, or

    (b)

    inciting, attempting or conspiring to commit the offence;

  • “qualifying offence”—

    (a)

    in relation to the investigation of an offence committed in England and Wales, has the meaning given by section 65A of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984,

    (b)

    in relation to the investigation of an offence committed in Scotland, means a relevant offence, an offence for the time being listed in section 41(1) of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 or an ancillary offence to an offence so listed, and

    (c)

    in relation to the investigation of an offence committed in Northern Ireland, has the meaning given by Article 53A of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12)).

  • “relevant court” means—

    (a)

    in England and Wales, a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts),

    (b)

    in Scotland, the sheriff—

    (i)

    in whose sheriffdom the person to whom the sample relates resides,

    (ii)

    in whose sheriffdom that person is believed by the responsible chief officer of police to be, or

    (iii)

    to whose sheriffdom that person is believed by the responsible chief officer of police to be intending to come; and

    (c)

    in Northern Ireland, a district judge (magistrates' court) in Northern Ireland;

  • “relevant offence” has the same meaning as in section 19A of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995;

  • “a relevant search” has the meaning given by paragraph 20A(6).

20H(1)Any material to which paragraph 20A or 20G applies must not be used other than—U.K.

(a)in the interests of national security,

(b)for the purposes of a terrorist investigation,

(c)for purposes related to the prevention or detection of crime, the investigation of an offence or the conduct of a prosecution, or

(d)for purposes related to the identification of a deceased person or of the person to whom the material relates.

(2)Subject to sub-paragraph (1), a relevant search (within the meaning given by paragraph 20A(6)) may be carried out in relation to material to which paragraph 20A or 20G applies if the responsible chief officer of police considers the search to be desirable.

(3)Material which is required by paragraph 20A or 20G to be destroyed must not at any time after it is required to be destroyed be used—

(a)in evidence against the person to whom the material relates, or

(b)for the purposes of the investigation of any offence.

(4)In this paragraph—

(a)the reference to using material includes a reference to allowing any check to be made against it and to disclosing it to any person,

(b)the reference to crime includes a reference to any conduct which—

(i)constitutes one or more criminal offences (whether under the law of a part of the United Kingdom or of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom), or

(ii)is, or corresponds to, any conduct which, if it all took place in any one part of the United Kingdom, would constitute one or more criminal offences, and

(c)the references to an investigation and to a prosecution include references, respectively, to any investigation outside the United Kingdom of any crime or suspected crime and to a prosecution brought in respect of any crime in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.

(5)Sub-paragraphs (1), (2) and (4) do not form part of the law of Scotland.

20IF601(1)[F602Paragraphs 20A to 20H do not apply to material ] relating to a person detained under section 41 which is, or may become, disclosable under—U.K.

(a)the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, or

(b)a code of practice prepared under section 23 of that Act and in operation by virtue of an order under section 25 of that Act.

[F603(2)A sample that—

(a)falls within sub-paragraph (1), and

(b)but for that sub-paragraph would be required to be destroyed under paragraph 20G,

must not be used other than for the purposes of any proceedings for the offence in connection with which the sample was taken.

(3)A sample that once fell within sub-paragraph (1) but no longer does, and so becomes a sample to which paragraph 20G applies, must be destroyed immediately if the time specified for its destruction under that paragraph has already passed.]

Textual Amendments

F601Sch. 8 para. 20I(1): Sch. 8 para. 20I renumbered as Sch. 8 para. 20I(1) (13.5.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 146(2)(b), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2014/949, art. 3, Sch. para. 13

20JU.K.In paragraphs 20A to 20I—

  • “DNA profile” means any information derived from a DNA sample;

  • “DNA sample” means any material that has come from a human body and consists of or includes human cells;

  • “fingerprints” has the meaning given by section 65(1) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Part 5 definitions);

  • “paragraph 20A material” has the meaning given by paragraph 20A(2);

  • “police force” means any of the following—

    (a)

    the metropolitan police force;

    (b)

    a police force maintained under section 2 of the Police Act 1996 (police forces in England and Wales outside London);

    (c)

    the City of London police force;

    (d)

    [F604the Police Service of Scotland;

    (e)

    the Scottish Police Authority;]

    (f)

    the Police Service of Northern Ireland;

    (g)

    the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve;

    (h)

    the Ministry of Defence Police;

    (i)

    the Royal Navy Police;

    (j)

    the Royal Military Police;

    (k)

    the Royal Air Force Police;

    (l)

    the British Transport Police;

    [F605and references to a police force are to be read as including the tri-service serious crime unit (as described in section 375(1A) of the Armed Forces Act 2006);]

  • “recordable offence” has—

    (a)

    in relation to a conviction in England and Wales, the meaning given by section 118(1) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, and

    (b)

    in relation to a conviction in Northern Ireland, the meaning given by Article 2(2) of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989;

  • “relevant physical data” has the meaning given by section 18(7A) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995;

  • “responsible chief officer of police” means, in relation to fingerprints or samples taken in England or Wales, or a DNA profile derived from a sample so taken, the chief officer of police for the police area—

    (a)

    in which the material concerned was taken, or

    (b)

    in the case of a DNA profile, in which the sample from which the DNA profile was derived was taken;

  • “responsible chief officer of police” means, in relation to relevant physical data or samples taken or provided in Scotland, or a DNA profile derived from a sample so taken or provided, the chief constable of [F606the Police Service of Scotland ]—

    (a)

    in which the material concerned was taken or provided, or

    (b)

    in the case of a DNA profile, in which the sample from which the DNA profile was derived was taken;

  • “responsible chief officer of police” means, in relation to fingerprints or samples taken in Northern Ireland, or a DNA profile derived from a sample so taken, the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.]

Textual Amendments

F604 Sch. 8 para. 20J: in definition of "police force" paras. (d)(e) substituted (13.5.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), s. 185(1), Sch. 11 para. 125(3)(a) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2014/949, art. 3, Sch. para. 23(l)

F605Words in Sch. 8 para. 20J inserted (1.5.2022 for specified purposes, 5.12.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Armed Forces Act 2021 (c. 35), s. 24(1), Sch. 5 para. 12; S.I. 2022/471, reg. 2(e); S.I. 2022/1095, reg. 4

[F607PART 1AU.K.Review of detention under Schedule 7

Textual Amendments

F607Sch. 8 Pt. 1A inserted (13.5.2014 for para. 20K(8)(9) and otherwise 1.4.2015) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), s. 185(1), Sch. 9 para. 7(3) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2014/949, art. 3, Sch. para. 21(b); S.I. 2014/1916, art. 4

General requirementsU.K.

20K(1)A person's detention under Schedule 7 must be periodically reviewed by a review officer.

(2)The first review must be carried out before the end of the period of one hour beginning with the person's detention under that Schedule.

(3)Subsequent reviews must be carried out at intervals of not more than two hours.

(4)The review officer may authorise a person's continued detention under Schedule 7 only if satisfied that it is necessary for the purposes of exercising a power under paragraph 2 or 3 of that Schedule.

(5)If on a review under this paragraph the review officer does not authorise a person's continued detention, the person must be released (unless detained under another power).

(6)In this Part of this Schedule “review officer” means a senior officer who has not been directly involved in questioning the detained person under paragraph 2 or 3 of Schedule 7.

(7)“Senior officer” means—

(a)where the examining officer is a constable, a constable of a higher rank than the examining officer,

(b)where the examining officer is an immigration officer, an immigration officer of a higher grade than the examining officer, and

(c)where the examining officer is a customs officer, a customs officer of a higher grade than the examining officer.

(8)The Secretary of State must under paragraph 6 of Schedule 14 issue a code of practice about reviews under this Part of this Schedule.

(9)The code of practice must include provision about training to be undertaken by persons who are to act as review officers.

RepresentationsU.K.

20L(1)Before determining whether to authorise a person's continued detention, a review officer must give either of the following persons an opportunity to make representations about the detention—

(a)the detained person, or

(b)a solicitor representing the detained person who is available at the time of the review.

(2)Representations may be oral or written.

(3)A review officer may refuse to hear oral representations from the detained person if the officer considers that the detained person is unfit to make representations because of the detained person's condition or behaviour.

RightsU.K.

20M(1)Where a review officer authorises continued detention the officer must inform the detained person—

(a)of any of the detained person's rights under paragraphs 6 and 7 which have not yet been exercised, and

(b)if the exercise of any of those rights is being delayed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 8, of the fact that it is being delayed.

(2)Where a review of a person's detention is being carried out at a time when the person's exercise of a right under paragraph 6 or 7 is being delayed—

(a)the review officer must consider whether the reason or reasons for which the delay was authorised continue to subsist, and

(b)if in the review officer's opinion the reason or reasons have ceased to subsist, the review officer must inform the officer who authorised the delay of that opinion (unless the review officer was that officer).

(3)In the application of this paragraph to Scotland, for the references to paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 substitute references to paragraph 16.

RecordU.K.

20N(1)A review officer carrying out a review must make a written record of the outcome of the review and of any of the following which apply—

(a)the fact that the officer is satisfied that continued detention is necessary for the purposes of exercising a power under paragraph 2 or 3 of Schedule 7,

(b)the fact that the detained person has been informed as required under paragraph 20M(1),

(c)the officer's conclusion on the matter considered under paragraph 20M(2)(a), and

(d)the fact that the officer has taken action under paragraph 20M(2)(b).

(2)The review officer must inform the detained person whether the officer is authorising continued detention, and if so that the officer is satisfied that continued detention is necessary for the purposes of exercising a power under paragraph 2 or 3 of Schedule 7.

(3)Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply where the detained person is—

(a)incapable of understanding what is said,

(b)violent or likely to become violent, or

(c)in urgent need of medical attention.]

Part IIU.K. Review of detention under section 41

RequirementU.K.

21(1)A person’s detention shall be periodically reviewed by a review officer.U.K.

(2)The first review shall be carried out as soon as is reasonably practicable after the time of the person’s arrest.

(3)Subsequent reviews shall, subject to paragraph 22, be carried out at intervals of not more than 12 hours.

(4)No review of a person’s detention shall be carried out after a warrant extending his detention has been issued under Part III.

PostponementU.K.

22(1)A review may be postponed if at the latest time at which it may be carried out in accordance with paragraph 21—U.K.

(a)the detained person is being questioned by a police officer and an officer is satisfied that an interruption of the questioning to carry out the review would prejudice the investigation in connection with which the person is being detained,

(b)no review officer is readily available, or

(c)it is not practicable for any other reason to carry out the review.

(2)Where a review is postponed it shall be carried out as soon as is reasonably practicable.

(3)For the purposes of ascertaining the time within which the next review is to be carried out, a postponed review shall be deemed to have been carried out at the latest time at which it could have been carried out in accordance with paragraph 21.

Grounds for continued detentionU.K.

23(1)A review officer may authorise a person’s continued detention only if satisfied that it is necessary—U.K.

(a)to obtain relevant evidence whether by questioning him or otherwise,

(b)to preserve relevant evidence,

[F608(ba)pending the result of an examination or analysis of any relevant evidence or of anything the examination or analysis of which is to be or is being carried out with a view to obtaining relevant evidence;]

(c)pending a decision whether to apply to the Secretary of State for a deportation notice to be served on the detained person,

(d)pending the making of an application to the Secretary of State for a deportation notice to be served on the detained person,

(e)pending consideration by the Secretary of State whether to serve a deportation notice on the detained person, or

(f)pending a decision whether the detained person should be charged with an offence.

(2)The review officer shall not authorise continued detention by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b) unless he is satisfied that the investigation in connection with which the person is detained is being conducted diligently and expeditiously.

(3)The review officer shall not authorise continued detention by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)(c) to (f) unless he is satisfied that the process pending the completion of which detention is necessary is being conducted diligently and expeditiously.

(4)In [F609this paragraph]“relevant evidence” means evidence which—

(a)relates to the commission by the detained person of an offence under any of the provisions mentioned in section 40(1)(a), or

(b)indicates that the detained person falls within section 40(1)(b).

(5)In sub-paragraph (1) “deportation notice” means notice of a decision to make a deportation order under the Immigration Act 1971.

Textual Amendments

F608Sch. 8 para. 23(1)(ba) inserted (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 24(1) (with s. 24(6)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

F609Words in Sch. 8 para. 23(4) substituted (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 24(4) (with s. 24(6)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

Review officerU.K.

24(1)The review officer shall be an officer who has not been directly involved in the investigation in connection with which the person is detained.U.K.

(2)In the case of a review carried out within the period of 24 hours beginning with the time of arrest, the review officer shall be an officer of at least the rank of inspector.

(3)In the case of any other review, the review officer shall be an officer of at least the rank of superintendent.

25(1)This paragraph applies where—U.K.

(a)the review officer is of a rank lower than superintendent,

(b)an officer of higher rank than the review officer gives directions relating to the detained person, and

(c)those directions are at variance with the performance by the review officer of a duty imposed on him under this Schedule.

(2)The review officer shall refer the matter at once to an officer of at least the rank of superintendent.

RepresentationsU.K.

26(1)Before determining whether to authorise a person’s continued detention, a review officer shall give either of the following persons an opportunity to make representations about the detention—U.K.

(a)the detained person, or

(b)a solicitor representing him who is available at the time of the review.

(2)Representations may be oral or written.

(3)A review officer may refuse to hear oral representations from the detained person if he considers that he is unfit to make representations because of his condition or behaviour.

RightsU.K.

27(1)Where a review officer authorises continued detention he shall inform the detained person—U.K.

(a)of any of his rights under paragraphs 6 and 7 which he has not yet exercised, and

(b)if the exercise of any of his rights under either of those paragraphs is being delayed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 8, of the fact that it is being so delayed.

(2)Where a review of a person’s detention is being carried out at a time when his exercise of a right under either of those paragraphs is being delayed—

(a)the review officer shall consider whether the reason or reasons for which the delay was authorised continue to subsist, and

(b)if in his opinion the reason or reasons have ceased to subsist, he shall inform the officer who authorised the delay of his opinion (unless he was that officer).

(3)In the application of this paragraph to Scotland, for the references to paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 substitute references to paragraph 16.

(4)The following provisions (requirement to bring an accused person before the court after his arrest) shall not apply to a person detained under section 41—

F610(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)Article 8(1) of the M170Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.

F611(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

RecordU.K.

28(1)A review officer carrying out a review shall make a written record of the outcome of the review and of any of the following which apply—U.K.

(a)the grounds upon which continued detention is authorised,

(b)the reason for postponement of the review,

(c)the fact that the detained person has been informed as required under paragraph 27(1),

(d)the officer’s conclusion on the matter considered under paragraph 27(2)(a),

(e)the fact that he has taken action under paragraph 27(2)(b), and

(f)the fact that the detained person is being detained by virtue of section 41(5) or (6).

(2)The review officer shall—

(a)make the record in the presence of the detained person, and

(b)inform him at that time whether the review officer is authorising continued detention, and if he is, of his grounds.

(3)Sub-paragraph (2) shall not apply where, at the time when the record is made, the detained person is—

(a)incapable of understanding what is said to him,

(b)violent or likely to become violent, or

(c)in urgent need of medical attention.

Part IIIU.K. Extension of detention under section 41

Warrants of further detentionU.K.

29(1)[F612Each of the following—U.K.

(a)in England and Wales, a Crown Prosecutor,

(b)in Scotland, the Lord Advocate or a procurator fiscal,

(c)in Northern Ireland, the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland,

(d)in any part of the United Kingdom, a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent,

may] apply to a judicial authority for the issue of a warrant of further detention under this Part.

(2)A warrant of further detention—

(a)shall authorise the further detention under section 41 of a specified person for a specified period, and

(b)shall state the time at which it is issued.

(3)[F613Subject to sub-paragraph (3A) and paragraph 36], the specified period in relation to a person shall [F614be] the period of seven days beginning—

(a)with the time of his arrest under section 41, or

(b)if he was being detained under Schedule 7 when he was arrested under section 41, with the time when his examination under that Schedule began.

[F615(3A)A judicial authority may issue a warrant of further detention in relation to a person which specifies a shorter period as the period for which that person's further detention is authorised if—

(a)the application for the warrant is an application for a warrant specifying a shorter period; or

(b)the judicial authority is satisfied that there are circumstances that would make it inappropriate for the specified period to be as long as the period of seven days mentioned in sub-paragraph (3).]

(4)In this Part “judicial authority” means—

(a)in England and Wales, F616. . . a District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) who is designated for the purpose of this Part [F617by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales F618. . . ],

(b)in Scotland, the sheriff, and

(c)in Northern Ireland, a county court judge, or a resident magistrate who is designated for the purpose of this Part [F619by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland F618. . . ].

[F620(5)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (4)(a).

(6)The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (4)(c)—

(a)the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b)a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).]

Textual Amendments

F612Words in Sch. 8 para. 29(1) substituted (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 23(2) (with (12)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

F613Words in Sch. 8 para. 29(3) substituted (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 23(3)(a) (with (12)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

F614Words in Sch. 8 para. 29(3) substituted (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 23(3)(b) (with (12)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

F615Sch. 8 para. 29(3A) inserted (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 23(4) (with (12)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

F616Words in Sch. 8 para. 29(4)(a) repealed (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 109(1)(3), Sch. 8 para. 391, Sch. 10; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(y)(bb)

F618Words in Sch. 8 para. 29(4)(a)(c) repealed (16.2.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 82(2), 99, 100(5), Sch. 9 Pt. 6 (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/58, art. 2(g)

Time limitU.K.

30(1)An application for a warrant shall be made—U.K.

(a)during the period mentioned in section 41(3), or

(b)within six hours of the end of that period.

(2)The judicial authority hearing an application made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)(b) shall dismiss the application if he considers that it would have been reasonably practicable to make it during the period mentioned in section 41(3).

(3)For the purposes of this Schedule, an application for a warrant is made when written or oral notice of an intention to make the application is given to a judicial authority.

NoticeU.K.

31U.K.An application for a warrant may not be heard unless the person to whom it relates has been given a notice stating—

(a)that the application has been made,

(b)the time at which the application was made,

(c)the time at which it is to be heard, and

(d)the grounds upon which further detention is sought.

Grounds for extensionU.K.

32(1)A judicial authority may issue a warrant of further detention only if satisfied that—U.K.

(a)there are reasonable grounds for believing that the further detention of the person to whom the application relates is necessary [F621as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1A)] , and

(b)the investigation in connection with which the person is detained is being conducted diligently and expeditiously.

[F622(1A)The further detention of a person is necessary as mentioned in this sub-paragraph if it is necessary—

(a)to obtain relevant evidence whether by questioning him or otherwise;

(b)to preserve relevant evidence; or

(c)pending the result of an examination or analysis of any relevant evidence or of anything the examination or analysis of which is to be or is being carried out with a view to obtaining relevant evidence.]

(2)In [F623this paragraph]“relevant evidence” means, in relation to the person to whom the application relates, evidence which—

(a)relates to his commission of an offence under any of the provisions mentioned in section 40(1)(a), or

(b)indicates that he is a person falling within section 40(1)(b).

Textual Amendments

F621Words in Sch. 8 para. 32(1) substituted (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 24(2) (with (6)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

F622Sch. 8 para. 32(1A) inserted (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 24(3) (with (6)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

F623Words in Sch. 8 para. 32(2) substituted (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 24(5) (with (6)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

RepresentationU.K.

33(1)The person to whom an application relates shall—U.K.

(a)be given an opportunity to make oral or written representations to the judicial authority about the application, and

(b)subject to sub-paragraph (3), be entitled to be legally represented at the hearing.

(2)A judicial authority shall adjourn the hearing of an application to enable the person to whom the application relates to obtain legal representation where—

(a)he is not legally represented,

(b)he is entitled to be legally represented, and

(c)he wishes to be so represented.

(3)A judicial authority may exclude any of the following persons from any part of the hearing—

(a)the person to whom the application relates;

(b)anyone representing him.

[F624(4)A judicial authority may, after giving an opportunity for representations to be made by or on behalf of the applicant and the person to whom the application relates, direct—

(a)that the hearing of the application must be conducted, and

(b)that all representations by or on behalf of a person for the purposes of the hearing must be made,

by such means (whether a live television link or other means) falling within sub-paragraph (5) as may be specified in the direction and not in the presence (apart from by those means) of the applicant, of the person to whom the application relates or of any legal representative of that person.

(5)A means of conducting the hearing and of making representations falls within this sub-paragraph if it allows the person to whom the application relates and any legal representative of his (without being present at the hearing and to the extent that they are not excluded from it under sub-paragraph (3))—

(a)to see and hear the judicial authority and the making of representations to it by other persons; and

(b)to be seen and heard by the judicial authority.

(6)If the person to whom the application relates wishes to make representations about whether a direction should be given under sub-paragraph (4), he must do so by using the facilities that will be used if the judicial authority decides to give a direction under that sub-paragraph.

(7)Sub-paragraph (2) applies to the hearing of representations about whether a direction should be given under sub-paragraph (4) in the case of any application as it applies to a hearing of the application.

(8)A judicial authority shall not give a direction under sub-paragraph (4) unless—

(a)it has been notified by the Secretary of State that facilities are available at the place where the person to whom the application relates is held for the judicial authority to conduct a hearing by means falling within sub-paragraph (5); and

(b)that notification has not been withdrawn.

(9)If in a case where it has power to do so a judicial authority decides not to give a direction under sub-paragraph (4), it shall state its reasons for not giving it.]

Textual Amendments

F624Sch. 8 paras. 33(4)-(9) inserted (E.W.N.I.) (1.8.2001) by 2001 c. 16, s. 75; S.I. 2001/2223, art. 3(d)

InformationU.K.

34(1)The [F625person] who has made an application for a warrant may apply to the judicial authority for an order that specified information upon which he intends to rely be withheld from—U.K.

(a)the person to whom the application relates, and

(b)anyone representing him.

(2)Subject to sub-paragraph (3), a judicial authority may make an order under sub-paragraph (1) in relation to specified information only if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that if the information were disclosed—

(a)evidence of an offence under any of the provisions mentioned in section 40(1)(a) would be interfered with or harmed,

(b)the recovery of property obtained as a result of an offence under any of those provisions would be hindered,

(c)the recovery of property in respect of which a forfeiture order could be made under section 23 [F626or 23A] would be hindered,

(d)the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person who is suspected of falling within section 40(1)(a) or (b) would be made more difficult as a result of his being alerted,

(e)the prevention of an act of terrorism would be made more difficult as a result of a person being alerted,

(f)the gathering of information about the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism would be interfered with, or

(g)a person would be interfered with or physically injured.

[F627(3)A judicial authority may also make an order under sub-paragraph (1) in relation to specified information if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that—

(a)the detained person has benefited from his criminal conduct, and

(b)the recovery of the value of the property constituting the benefit would be hindered if the information were disclosed.

(3A)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3) the question whether a person has benefited from his criminal conduct is to be decided in accordance with Part 2 or 3 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.]

(4)The judicial authority shall direct that the following be excluded from the hearing of the application under this paragraph—

(a)the person to whom the application for a warrant relates, and

(b)anyone representing him.

Textual Amendments

F625Word in Sch. 8 para. 34(1) substituted (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 23(5); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

F626Words in Sch. 8 para. 34(2)(c) inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 6 (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

F627Sch. 8 para. 34(3)(3A) substituted for Sch. 8 para. 34(3) (24.3.2003 subject to certain provisions in the commencing instruments) by 2002 c. 29, s. 456, Sch. 11 para. 39(5); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (as amended by S.I. 2003/531); S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2, Sch.

AdjournmentsU.K.

35(1)A judicial authority may adjourn the hearing of an application for a warrant only if the hearing is adjourned to a date before the expiry of the period mentioned in section 41(3).U.K.

(2)This paragraph shall not apply to an adjournment under paragraph 33(2).

Extensions of warrantsU.K.

36[F628(1)Each of the following—U.K.

(a)in England and Wales, a Crown Prosecutor,

(b)in Scotland, the Lord Advocate or a procurator fiscal,

(c)in Northern Ireland, the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland,

(d)in any part of the United Kingdom, a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent,

may] apply F629. . . for the extension or further extension of the period specified in a warrant of further detention.

[F630(1A)The person to whom an application under sub-paragraph (1) may be made [F631 is a judicial authority ]

.

F632(1B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

(2)Where the period specified is extended, the warrant shall be endorsed with a note stating the new specified period.

[F633(3)Subject to sub-paragraph (3AA), the period by which the specified period is extended or further extended shall be the period which—

(a)begins with the time specified in sub-paragraph (3A); and

(b)ends with whichever is the earlier of—

(i)the end of the period of seven days beginning with that time; and

(ii)the end of the period of [F63414 days ] beginning with the relevant time.

(3A)The time referred to in sub-paragraph (3)(a) is—

(a)in the case of a warrant specifying a period which has not previously been extended under this paragraph, the end of the period specified in the warrant, and

(b)in any other case, the end of the period for which the period specified in the warrant was last extended under this paragraph.

(3AA)A judicial authority F635... may extend or further extend the period specified in a warrant by a shorter period than is required by sub-paragraph (3) if—

(a)the application for the extension is an application for an extension by a period that is shorter than is so required; or

(b)the judicial authority F635... is satisfied that there are circumstances that would make it inappropriate for the period of the extension to be as long as the period so required.]

[F636(3B) In this paragraph “ the relevant time ”, in relation to a person, means—

(a)the time of his arrest under section 41, or

(b)if he was being detained under Schedule 7 when he was arrested under section 41, the time when his examination under that Schedule began.]

(4)Paragraphs 30(3) and 31 to 34 shall apply to an application under this paragraph as they apply to an application for a warrant of further detention F637...

(5)A judicial authority F638... may adjourn the hearing of an application under sub-paragraph (1) only if the hearing is adjourned to a date before the expiry of the period specified in the warrant.

(6)Sub-paragraph (5) shall not apply to an adjournment under paragraph 33(2).

F639(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F628Words in Sch. 8 para. 36(1) substituted (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 23(2) (with (12)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

F629Words in Sch. 8 para. 36(1) repealed (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), ss. 23(6), 37, Sch. 3 (with s. 23(12)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

F630Sch. 8 para. 36(1A)(1B) inserted (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 23(6) (with (12)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

F631Words in Sch. 8 para. 36(1A) substituted (10.7.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 26(2) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/1205, art. 4(k)(l)

F633Sch. 8 para. 36(3)-(3AA) substituted for Sch. 8 para. 36(3)(3A) (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 23(7) (with (12)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

F634Words in Sch. 8 para. 36(3)(b)(ii) substituted (10.7.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 57(1), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/1205, art. 4(a)

F635Words in Sch. 8 para. 36(3AA) repealed (10.7.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 26(3)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 4 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/1205, art. 4(k)(l)

F636Sch. 8 para. 36(3A)(3B) inserted (20.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 306(4); S.I. 2004/81, art. 2(2) (with art. 2(8))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C232S. 36 extended (E.W.) (2.12.2002) by 2002 c. 30, s. 38, Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 14; S.I. 2002/2750, art. 2(a)(ii)(d)

Detention - conditionsU.K.

[F64037(1)This paragraph applies where—U.K.

(a)a person (“the detained person”) is detained by virtue of a warrant issued under this Part of this Schedule; and

(b)his detention is not authorised by virtue of section 41(5) or (6) or otherwise apart from the warrant.

(2)If it at any time appears to the police officer or other person in charge of the detained person's case that any of the matters mentioned in paragraph 32(1)(a) and (b) on which the judicial authority F641... last authorised his further detention no longer apply, he must—

(a)if he has custody of the detained person, release him immediately; and

(b)if he does not, immediately inform the person who does have custody of the detained person that those matters no longer apply in the detained person's case.

(3)A person with custody of the detained person who is informed in accordance with this paragraph that those matters no longer apply in his case must release that person immediately.]

Textual Amendments

F640Sch. 8 para. 37 substituted (25.7.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 23(11) (with (12)); S.I. 2006/1936, art. 2

F641Words in Sch. 8 para. 37(2) repealed (10.7.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 26(4), Sch. 10 Pt. 4 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/1205, art. 4(k)(l)

[F642PART 4U.K.Emergency power when parliament dissolved etc. for temporary extension of maximum period for detention under section 41

Textual Amendments

38(1)The Secretary of State may make a temporary extension order if—U.K.

(a)either—

(i)Parliament is dissolved, or

(ii)Parliament has met after a dissolution but the first Queen's Speech of the Parliament has not yet taken place, and

(b)the Secretary of State considers that it is necessary by reason of urgency to make such an order.

(2)A temporary extension order is an order which provides, in relation to the period of three months beginning with the coming into force of the order, for paragraphs 36 and 37 to be read as if—

(a)in paragraph 36(3)(b)(ii) for “14 days” there were substituted “ 28 days ”, and

(b)the other modifications in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) were made.

(3)The other modifications of paragraph 36 are—

(a)the insertion at the beginning of sub-paragraph (1) of “Subject to sub-paragraphs (1ZA) to (1ZI),”,

(b)the insertion, after sub-paragraph (1), of—

“(1ZA)Sub-paragraph (1ZB) applies in relation to any proposed application under sub-paragraph (1) for the further extension of the period specified in a warrant of further detention where the grant (otherwise than in accordance with sub-paragraph (3AA)(b)) of the application would extend the specified period to a time that is more than 14 days after the relevant time.

(1ZB)No person may make such an application—

(a)in England and Wales, without the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions,

(b)in Scotland, without the consent of the Lord Advocate, and

(c)in Northern Ireland, without the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland,

unless the person making the application is the person whose consent is required.

(1ZC)The Director of Public Prosecutions must exercise personally any function under sub-paragraph (1ZB) of giving consent.

(1ZD)The only exception is if—

(a)the Director is unavailable, and

(b)there is another person who is designated in writing by the Director acting personally as the person who is authorised to exercise any such function when the Director is unavailable.

(1ZE)In that case—

(a)the other person may exercise the function but must do so personally, and

(b)the Director acting personally—

(i)must review the exercise of the function as soon as practicable, and

(ii)may revoke any consent given.

(1ZF)Where the consent is so revoked after an application has been made or extension granted, the application is to be dismissed or (as the case may be) the extension is to be revoked.

(1ZG)Sub-paragraphs (1ZC) to (1ZF) apply instead of any other provisions which would otherwise have enabled any function of the Director of Public Prosecutions under sub-paragraph (1ZB) of giving consent to be exercised by a person other than the Director.

(1ZH)The Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland must exercise personally any function under sub-paragraph (1ZB) of giving consent unless the function is exercised personally by the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland by virtue of section 30(4) or (7) of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (powers of Deputy Director to exercise functions of Director).

(1ZI)Sub-paragraph (1ZH) applies instead of section 36 of the Act of 2002 (delegation of the functions of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland to persons other than the Deputy Director) in relation to the functions of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland and the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland under, or (as the case may be) by virtue of, sub-paragraph (1ZB) above of giving consent.”,

(c)the substitution, for “a judicial authority” in sub-paragraph (1A), of “—

“(a)in the case of an application falling within sub-paragraph (1B), a judicial authority; and

(b)in any other case, a senior judge”,

(d)the insertion, after sub-paragraph (1A), of—

“(1B)An application for the extension or further extension of a period falls within this sub-paragraph if—

(a)the grant of the application otherwise than in accordance with sub-paragraph (3AA)(b) would extend that period to a time that is no more than 14 days after the relevant time; and

(b)no application has previously been made to a senior judge in respect of that period.”,

(e)the insertion, after “judicial authority” in both places in sub-paragraph (3AA) where it appears, of “or senior judge”,

(f)the insertion, after “detention” in sub-paragraph (4), of

“but, in relation to an application made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1A)(b) to a senior judge, as if—

(a)references to a judicial authority were references to a senior judge; and

(b)references to the judicial authority in question were references to the senior judge in question”,

(g)the insertion, after “judicial authority” in sub-paragraph (5), of “or senior judge”, and

(h)the insertion, after sub-paragraph (6), of—

“(7)In this paragraph and paragraph 37 “senior judge” means a judge of the High Court or of the High Court of Justiciary.”

(4)The modification of paragraph 37 is the insertion, in sub-paragraph (2), after “judicial authority”, of “or senior judge”.

(5)A temporary extension order applies, except so far as it provides otherwise, to any person who is being detained under section 41 when the order comes into force (as well as any person who is subsequently detained under that section).

(6)The Secretary of State may by order revoke a temporary extension order if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so (whether or not the conditions mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of sub-paragraph (1) are met).

(7)Sub-paragraph (8) applies if—

(a)any of the following events occurs—

(i)the revocation without replacement of a temporary extension order,

(ii)the expiry of the period of three months mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) in relation to such an order,

(iii)the ceasing to have effect of such an order by virtue of section 123(6B) and (6C), and

(b)at that time—

(i)a person is being detained by virtue of a further extension under paragraph 36,

(ii)the person's further detention was authorised by virtue of the temporary extension order concerned (before its revocation, expiry or ceasing to have effect) for a period ending more than 14 days after the relevant time (within the meaning given by paragraph 36(3B)),

(iii)that 14 days has expired, and

(iv)the person's detention is not otherwise authorised by law.

(8)The person with custody of that individual must release the individual immediately.

(9)Subject to sub-paragraphs (7) and (8), the fact that—

(a)a temporary extension order is revoked,

(b)the period of three months mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) has expired in relation to such an order, or

(c)such an order ceases to have effect by virtue of section 123(6B) and (6C),

is without prejudice to anything previously done by virtue of the order or to the making of a new order.]

[F643SCHEDULE 8AU.K.Offence under section 58A: supplementary provisions

Textual Amendments

F643Sch. 8A inserted (16.2.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 76(4), 100(5), Sch. 8 (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/58, art. 2(d)

IntroductionU.K.

1(1)This Schedule makes supplementary provision relating to the offence in section 58A (eliciting, publishing or communicating information about members of the armed forces etc).U.K.

F644(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Domestic service providers: extension of liabilityU.K.

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Textual Amendments

Non-UK service providers: restriction on proceedingsU.K.

3(1)This paragraph applies where a service provider is established in an EEA state F646... (a “non-UK service provider”).U.K.

(2)Proceedings for an offence under section 58A must not be brought against a non-UK service provider in respect of anything done in the course of the provision of information society services unless the following conditions are met.

(3)The conditions are—

(a)that the bringing of proceedings is necessary for one of the following reasons—

(i)public policy,

(ii)public security, including the safeguarding of national security and defence;

(b)that the proceedings are brought against an information society service that prejudices the objectives referred to in paragraph (a) or presents a serious and grave risk of prejudice to those objectives;

(c)that the bringing of the proceedings is proportionate to those objectives.

Textual Amendments

Exceptions for mere conduitsU.K.

4(1)A service provider is not guilty of an offence under section 58A in respect of anything done in the course of providing so much of an information society service as consists in—U.K.

(a)the provision of access to a communication network, or

(b)the transmission in a communication network of information provided by a recipient of the service,

if the following condition is satisfied.

(2)The condition is that the service provider does not—

(a)initiate the transmission,

(b)select the recipient of the transmission, or

(c)select or modify the information contained in the transmission.

(3)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)the provision of access to a communication network, and

(b)the transmission of information in a communication network,

includes the automatic, intermediate and transient storage of the information transmitted so far as the storage is solely for the purpose of carrying out the transmission in the network.

(4)Sub-paragraph (3) does not apply if the information is stored for longer than is reasonably necessary for the transmission.

Exception for cachingU.K.

5(1)This paragraph applies where an information society service consists in the transmission in a communication network of information provided by a recipient of the service.U.K.

(2)The service provider is not guilty of an offence under section 58A in respect of the automatic, intermediate and temporary storage of information so provided, if—

(a)the storage of the information is solely for the purpose of making more efficient the onward transmission of the information to other recipients of the service at their request, and

(b)the following conditions are satisfied.

(3)The first condition is that the service provider does not modify the information.

(4)The second condition is that the service provider complies with any conditions attached to having access to the information.

(5)The third condition is that if the service provider obtains actual knowledge that—

(a)the information at the initial source of the transmission has been removed from the network,

(b)access to it has been disabled, or

(c)a court or administrative authority has ordered the removal from the network of, or the disablement of access to, the information,

the service provider expeditiously removes the information or disables access to it.

Exception for hostingU.K.

6(1)A service provider is not guilty of an offence under section 58A in respect of anything done in the course of providing so much of an information society service as consists in the storage of information provided by a recipient of the service, if the condition is met.U.K.

(2)The condition is that—

(a)the service provider had no actual knowledge when the information was provided that it contained offending material, or

(b)on obtaining actual knowledge that the information contained offending material, the service provider expeditiously removed the information or disabled access to it.

(3) “ Offending material ” means information about a person who is or has been—

(a)a member of Her Majesty's forces,

(b)a member of any of the intelligence services, or

(c)a constable,

which is of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.

(4)This paragraph does not apply if the recipient of the service is acting under the authority or control of the service provider.

(5) In this paragraph “ the intelligence services ” means the Security Service, the Secret Intelligence Service and GCHQ (within the meaning of section 3 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994 (c. 13)).

InterpretationU.K.

7(1)In this Schedule—U.K.

  • [F647" the E-Commerce Directive " means Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce in the Internal Market ;]

  • “ information society services ”—

    (a)

    has the meaning given in Article 2(a) of the E-Commerce Directive (which refers to Article 1(2) of Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations), and

    (b)

    is summarised in recital 17 of the E-Commerce Directive as covering “any service normally provided for remuneration, at a distance, by means of electronic equipment for the processing (including digital compression) and storage of data, and at the individual request of a recipient of a service”;

  • “ recipient ”, in relation to a service, means any person who, for professional ends or otherwise, uses an information society service, in particular for the purposes of seeking information or making it accessible;

  • “ service provider ” means a person providing an information society service.

(2)For the purposes of this Schedule whether a service provider is established in [F648an EEA state] shall be determined in accordance with the following provisions—

(a)a service provider is established in [F649a particular EEA state] if the service provider—

(i)effectively pursues an economic activity using a fixed establishment in [F650that EEA state] for an indefinite period, and

(ii)is a national of an EEA state or a company or firm mentioned in [F651Article 54 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union] ;

(b)the presence or use in a particular place of equipment or other technical means of providing an information society service does not, of itself, constitute the establishment of a service provider;

(c)where it cannot be determined from which of a number of establishments a given information society service is provided, that service is to be regarded as provided from the establishment at the centre of the service provider's activities relating to that service.]

Textual Amendments

Section 65.

SCHEDULE 9N.I. Scheduled Offences

Part IN.I. Substantive Offences

Common law offencesN.I.

1N.I.Murder F652. . . .

Textual Amendments

F652Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 1 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

2N.I.Manslaughter F653. . . .

Textual Amendments

F653Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 2 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

3N.I.Riot F654. . . .

Textual Amendments

F654Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 3 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

4N.I.Kidnapping F655. . . .

Textual Amendments

F655Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 4 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

5N.I.False imprisonment F656. . . .

Textual Amendments

F656Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 5 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Malicious Damage Act 1861 (c. 97)N.I.

6N.I.Offences under section 35 of the M171Malicious Damage Act 1861 (interference with railway) F657. . . .

Textual Amendments

F657Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 6 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

Offences against the Person Act 1861 (c. 100)N.I.

7N.I.Offences under the following provisions of the M172Offences against the Person Act 1861 F658. . . —

(a)section 4 (offences relating to murder),

(b)section 16 (threats to kill),

(c)section 18 (wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm),

(d)section 20 (causing grievous bodily harm),

(e)section 29 (causing explosion or sending explosive substance or throwing corrosive liquid with intent to cause grievous bodily harm), and

(f)section 47 (assault occasioning actual bodily harm).

Textual Amendments

F658Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 7 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

Explosive Substances Act 1883 (c. 3)N.I.

8N.I.Offences under the following provisions of the M173Explosive Substances Act 1883 F659. . . —

(a)section 2 (causing explosion likely to endanger life or damage property),

(b)section 3 (intending or conspiring to cause any such explosion, and making or possessing explosive with intent to endanger life or cause serious damage to property), and

(c)section 4 (making or possessing explosives in suspicious circumstances).

Textual Amendments

F659Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 8 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 (c. 18 (N.I.))N.I.

9N.I.Offences under the following provisions of the M174Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 F660. . . —

(a)section 25 (being unlawfully at large while under sentence),

(b)section 26 (escaping from lawful custody and failing to surrender to bail),

(c)section 27 (attempting to break prison),

(d)section 28 (breaking prison by force or violence),

(e)section 29 (rescuing or assisting or permitting to escape from lawful custody persons under sentence of death or life imprisonment),

(f)section 30 (rescuing or assisting or permitting to escape from lawful custody persons other than persons under sentence of death or life imprisonment),

(g)section 32 (causing discharge of prisoner under pretended authority), and

(h)section 33 (assisting prisoners to escape by conveying things into prisons).

Textual Amendments

F660Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 9 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 16 (N.I.))N.I.

10N.I.[F661Subject to notes 2 and 3 below,] offences under the following provisions of the M175Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969—

(a)section 1 (theft) F662. . . ,

(b)section 8 (robbery) F662. . . ,

(c)section 9 (burglary) F662. . . ,

(d)section 10 (aggravated burglary) F662. . . , [F663and]

(e)F664. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(f)section 20 (blackmail) F662. . . .

Textual Amendments

F661Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 10 inserted (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(2)(a)}, 5(3)

F662Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 10 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(2)(b)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

F663Word in Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 10(d) inserted (15.1.2007) by Fraud Act 2006 (c. 35), s. 14(1), Sch. 1 para. 30(1); S.I. 2006/3200, art. 2

F664Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 10(e) repealed (15.1.2007) by Fraud Act 2006 (c. 35), s. 14(1)(3), Sch. 1 para. 30(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/3200, art. 2

Marginal Citations

Protection of the Person and Property Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 29 (N.I.))N.I.

11N.I.Offences under the following provisions of the M176Protection of the Person and Property Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 F665. . . —

(a)section 1 (intimidation),

(b)section 2 (making or possessing petrol bomb, etc. in suspicious circumstances), and

(c)section 3 (throwing or using petrol bomb, etc.).

Textual Amendments

F665Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 11 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

HijackingN.I.

12N.I.Offences under section 1 of the M177Aviation Security Act 1982 (aircraft) F666. . . .

Textual Amendments

F666Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 12 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

13N.I.Offences in Northern Ireland under section 2 of the M178Criminal Jurisdiction Act 1975 (vehicles or ships) F667. . . .

Textual Amendments

F667Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 13 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

Criminal Damage (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (S.I. 1977/426 (N.I. 4))N.I.

14N.I.Offences under the following provisions of the M179Criminal Damage (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 F668. . . —

(a)Article 3(1) and (3) or Article 3(2) and (3) (arson),

(b)Article 3(2) (destroying or damaging property with intent to endanger life),

(c)Article 4 (threats to destroy or damage property), and

(d)Article 5 (possessing anything with intent to destroy or damage property).

Textual Amendments

F668Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 14 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

Criminal Law (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (S.I. 1977/1249 (N.I. 16))N.I.

15N.I.Offences under Article 3 of the M180Criminal Law (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (bomb hoaxes) F669. . . .

Textual Amendments

F669Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 15 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

[F670 Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 ( S.I. 2004/ (N.I. )) ] N.I.

Textual Amendments

[F67116N.I. Offences under the following provisions of the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 F672 . . . —

(a) Article 24(1)(manufacturing, dealing in, repairing, etc. , firearm or ammunition without firearms dealer’s certificate),

(b) Article 37(1), (2) or (4)(sale, etc. , of firearm or ammunition),

(c) Article 45(1)(manufacturing, dealing in or possessing certain weapons, etc. ),

(d)Article 58(1)(possessing firearm or ammunition with intent to endanger life or cause serious damage to property),

(e)Article 59 (use or attempted use of firearm or imitation firearm to prevent arrest of self or another),

(f)Article 60 (carrying firearm or imitation firearm with intent to commit indictable offence or prevent arrest of self or another),

(g) Article 61 (carrying firearm, etc. in public place) subject to note 4 below,

(h) Article 63 (possession of firearm or ammunition by person who has been sentenced to imprisonment, etc. and sale of firearm or ammunition to such a person),

(i)Article 64 (possessing firearm or ammunition in suspicious circumstances), and

(j)Article 67 (shortening barrel of shotgun or converting imitation firearm into firearm).]

Textual Amendments

F672Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 16 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Taking of Hostages Act 1982 (c. 28)N.I.

17N.I.Offences under the M181Taking of Hostages Act 1982 F673. . . .

Textual Amendments

F673Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 17 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

Nuclear Material (Offences) Act 1983 (c. 18)N.I.

18N.I.Offences under section 2 of the M182Nuclear Material (Offences) Act 1983 (offences involving nuclear material: preparatory acts and threats) F674. . . .

Textual Amendments

F674Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 18 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

Computer Misuse Act 1990 (c. 18)N.I.

19N.I.Offences under the following provisions of the M183Computer Misuse Act 1990 F675. . . —

(a)section 1 (unauthorised access to computer material),

(b)section 2 (unauthorised access with intent to commit further offence), and

(c)section 3 (unauthorised modification).

Textual Amendments

F675Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 19 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 (c. 31)N.I.

20N.I.Offences under the following provisions of the M184Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 F676. . . —

(a)section 1 (endangering safety at aerodromes),

(b)section 9 (hijacking of ships), and

(c)section 10 (seizing or exercising control of fixed platforms).

Textual Amendments

F676Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 20 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/570)N.I.

21N.I.Offences under the following provisions of M185the Channel Tunnel (Security) Order 1994 F677. . . —

(a)Article 4 (hijacking of Channel Tunnel trains), and

(b)Article 5 (seizing or exercising control of the tunnel system).

Textual Amendments

F677Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 21 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

This ActN.I.

22N.I.Offences under the following provisions of this Act—

(a)section 11,

(b)section 12,

(c)section 13,

(d)sections 15 to 19,

(e)section 54,

(f)section 56,

(g)section 57,

(h)section 58,

(i)section 103,

(j)paragraph 37 of Schedule 4,

(k)Schedule 5,

(l)paragraph 10 of Schedule 10 F678. . . , and

(m)paragraphs 2 and 3 of Schedule 13 F678. . . .

Textual Amendments

F678Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 22 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

[F679Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004N.I.

Textual Amendments

F679Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 22A and preceding cross-heading inserted (14.7.2004) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004 (c. 4), s. 11, Sch. 2 para. 1(5) (with para. 5); S.R. 2004/267, art. 2

22AN.I. Offences under paragraph 1(1) or (2) of Schedule 2 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2004 (absconding by persons admitted to bail in respect of a scheduled offence), F680 . . . . ]

Textual Amendments

F680Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 22A repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

[F681Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005N.I.

Textual Amendments

F681Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 22B and preceding cross-heading inserted (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(3)}, 5(3)

22BN.I.Offences under section 9 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (contravention of control order obligations and obstruction of persons serving control order).]

[F682Terrorism Act 2006N.I.

Textual Amendments

F682Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 22C and preceding cross-heading inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), s. 37(4); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

22CN.I.Offences under Part 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (terrorism-related offences).]

[F683Fraud Act 2006N.I.

Textual Amendments

F683Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 23 and preceding cross-heading inserted after para. 22 (15.1.2007) by Fraud Act 2006 (c. 35), s. 14(1), Sch. 1 para. 30(2); S.I. 2006/3200, art. 2

23N.I.Offences under section 1 of the Fraud Act 2006 (fraud) subject to note 2 below.]

NotesN.I.

1N.I.Any offence specified in this Part of this Schedule F684. . . is not a scheduled offence in any particular case in which the [F685 Advocate General for Northern Ireland ] certifies that it is not to be treated as a scheduled offence.

Textual Amendments

F684Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I Note 1 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(a)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

2N.I.An offence specified in [F686paragraph 10(a) or (c) or 23] is a scheduled offence only where it is charged that the offence was committed in relation to or by means of nuclear material within the meaning of the M186Nuclear Material (Offences) Act 1983 F687. . .

Textual Amendments

F686Words in Sch. 9 Pt. 1 note 2 substituted (15.1.2007) by Fraud Act 2006 (c. 35), s. 14(1), Sch. 1 para. 30(3); S.I. 2006/3200, art. 2

F687Words in Sch. 9 Pt. I note 2 repealed (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006, ss. {3(1)(b)}, 5(2)(3), {Sch.}

Marginal Citations

3N.I.An offence specified in paragraph 10(b) or (d) is a scheduled offence only where it is charged—

(a)that an explosive, firearm, imitation firearm or weapon of offence was used to commit the offence, or

(b)that the offence was committed in relation to or by means of nuclear material within the meaning of the M187Nuclear Material (Offences) Act 1983;

and expressions defined in section 10 of the M188Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 have the same meaning when used in this note.

Marginal Citations

4N.I.The offence specified in paragraph 16(g) is a scheduled offence only where it is charged that the offence relates to a weapon other than an air weapon.

[F6885N.I.Notes 2 to 4 are subject to note 1.]

Textual Amendments

F688Sch. 9 Pt. I Note 5 inserted (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {3(1)(c)}, 5(3)

Part IIN.I. Inchoate and Related Offences

Each of the following offences, that is to say—

(a)aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring or inciting the commission of an offence specified in Part I of this Schedule (hereafter in this paragraph referred to as a “substantive offence”),

(b)attempting or conspiring to commit a substantive offence,

(c)an offence under section 4 of the M189Criminal Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 of doing any act with intent to impede the arrest or prosecution of a person who has committed a substantive offence, and

(d)an offence under section 5(1) of the M190Criminal Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 of failing to give information to a constable which is likely to secure, or to be of material assistance in securing, the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person for a substantive offence,

shall be treated for the purposes of Part VII of this Act as if it were the substantive offence.

Marginal Citations

Part IIIN.I. Extra-Territorial Offences

Any extra-territorial offence as defined in section 1(3) of the M191Criminal Jurisdiction Act 1975.

Marginal Citations

NoteN.I.

An extra-territorial offence is not a scheduled offence in any particular case in which the [F689 Advocate General for Northern Ireland ] certifies that it is not to be treated as a scheduled offence.

Textual Amendments

Section 84.

SCHEDULE 10N.I. Munitions and Transmitters: Search and Seizure

InterpretationN.I.

1(1)In this Schedule “officer” means—N.I.

(a)a member of Her Majesty’s forces on duty, and

(b)a constable.

(2)In this Schedule “authorised officer” means—

(a)a member of Her Majesty’s forces who is on duty and is authorised by a commissioned officer of those forces, and

(b)a constable who is authorised by an officer of the Royal Ulster Constabulary of at least the rank of inspector.

(3)In this Schedule—

  • “munitions” means—

    (a)

    explosives, firearms and ammunition, and

    (b)

    anything used or capable of being used in the manufacture of an explosive, a firearm or ammunition,

  • “scanning receiver” means apparatus (or a part of apparatus) for wireless telegraphy designed or adapted for the purpose of automatically monitoring selected frequencies, or automatically scanning a selected range of frequencies, so as to enable transmissions on any of those frequencies to be detected or intercepted,

  • “transmitter” means apparatus (or a part of apparatus) for wireless telegraphy designed or adapted for emission, as opposed to reception,

  • “wireless apparatus” means a scanning receiver or a transmitter, and

  • “wireless telegraphy” [F690has the meaning given by section 116 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006].

Textual Amendments

F690Words in Sch. 10 para. 1(3) in definition of "wireless telegraphy" substituted (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), ss. 123, 126(2), Sch. 7 para. 20

Entering premisesN.I.

2(1)An officer may enter and search any premises for the purpose of ascertaining—N.I.

(a)whether there are any munitions unlawfully on the premises, or

(b)whether there is any wireless apparatus on the premises.

(2)An officer may not enter a dwelling under this paragraph unless he is an authorised officer and he reasonably suspects that the dwelling—

(a)unlawfully contains munitions, or

(b)contains wireless apparatus.

3N.I.If it is necessary for the purpose of carrying out a search under paragraph 2 (including a search of a dwelling) an officer may be accompanied by other persons.

4(1)If the officer carrying out a search of premises under paragraph 2 reasonably believes that it is necessary in order to carry out the search or to prevent it from being frustrated, he may—N.I.

(a)require a person who is on the premises when the search begins, or who enters during the search, to remain on the premises;

(b)require a person mentioned in paragraph (a) to remain in a specified part of the premises;

(c)require a person mentioned in paragraph (a) to refrain from entering a specified part of the premises;

(d)require a person mentioned in paragraph (a) to go from one specified part of the premises to another;

(e)require a person who is not a resident of the premises to refrain from entering them.

(2)A requirement imposed under this paragraph shall cease to have effect after the conclusion of the search in relation to which it was imposed.

(3)Subject to sub-paragraph (4), no requirement under this paragraph for the purposes of a search shall be imposed or have effect after the end of the period of four hours beginning with the time when the first (or only) requirement is imposed in relation to the search.

(4)An officer of the Royal Ulster Constabulary of at least the rank of superintendent may extend the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (3) in relation to a search by a further period of four hours if he reasonably believes that it is necessary to do so in order to carry out the search or to prevent it from being frustrated.

(5)The power to extend a period conferred by sub-paragraph (4) may be exercised only once in relation to a particular search.

5N.I.Section 114(2) has effect for the purposes of this Schedule in relation to a member of Her Majesty’s forces as it has effect in relation to a constable.

Stopping and searching personsN.I.

6(1)An officer may—N.I.

(a)stop a person in a public place, and

(b)search him for the purpose of ascertaining whether he has munitions unlawfully with him or wireless apparatus with him.

(2)An officer may search a person who—

(a)is not in a public place, and

(b)whom the officer reasonably suspects to have munitions unlawfully with him or to have wireless apparatus with him.

(3)An officer may search a person entering or found in a dwelling entered under paragraph 2.

SeizureN.I.

7(1)This paragraph applies where an officer is empowered by virtue of any provision of Part VII of this Act to search premises or a person.N.I.

(2)The officer may—

(a)seize any munitions found in the course of the search (unless it appears to him that the munitions are being, have been and will be used only lawfully), and

(b)retain and, if necessary, destroy them.

(3)The officer may—

(a)seize any wireless apparatus found in the course of the search (unless it appears to him that the apparatus is being, has been and will be used only lawfully), and

(b)retain it.

RecordsN.I.

8(1)Where an officer carries out a search of premises under this Schedule he shall, unless it is not reasonably practicable, make a written record of the search.N.I.

(2)The record shall specify—

(a)the address of the premises searched,

(b)the date and time of the search,

(c)any damage caused in the course of the search, and

(d)anything seized in the course of the search.

(3)The record shall also include the name (if known) of any person appearing to the officer to be the occupier of the premises searched; but—

(a)a person may not be detained in order to discover his name, and

(b)if the officer does not know the name of a person appearing to him to be the occupier of the premises searched, he shall include in the record a note describing him.

(4)The record shall identify the officer—

(a)in the case of a constable, by reference to his police number, and

(b)in the case of a member of Her Majesty’s forces, by reference to his service number, rank and regiment.

9(1)Where an officer makes a record of a search in accordance with paragraph 8, he shall supply a copy to any person appearing to him to be the occupier of the premises searched.N.I.

(2)The copy shall be supplied immediately or as soon as is reasonably practicable.

OffenceN.I.

10(1)A person commits an offence if he—N.I.

(a)knowingly fails to comply with a requirement imposed under paragraph 4, or

(b)wilfully obstructs, or seeks to frustrate, a search of premises under this Schedule.

(2)A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph shall be liable—

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

11(1)A person commits an offence if he fails to stop when required to do so under paragraph 6.N.I.

(2)A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Section 98.

SCHEDULE 11N.I. Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland

TenureN.I.

1(1)The Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.N.I.

(2)The Independent Assessor shall be appointed for a term not exceeding three years (but may be reappointed).

(3)The Independent Assessor may at any time resign his office by written notice to the Secretary of State.

(4)The Secretary of State may remove the Independent Assessor from office—

(a)if he has failed without reasonable excuse to carry out his duties for a continuous period of six months or more,

(b)if he has been convicted of a criminal offence,

(c)if a bankruptcy order has been made against him, his estate has been sequestrated or he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors, or

(d)if the Secretary of State is satisfied that he is otherwise unable or unfit to perform his functions.

RemunerationN.I.

2(1)The Secretary of State shall pay to the Independent Assessor—N.I.

(a)such remuneration, and

(b)such allowances,

as the Secretary of State may determine.

(2)The Secretary of State may make payments to or in respect of the Independent Assessor in connection with pensions and gratuities.

StaffN.I.

3(1)The Independent Assessor may appoint such number of employees, on such terms and conditions, as he may determine with the approval of the Secretary of State.N.I.

(2)The Secretary of State may make payments to or in respect of persons appointed under this paragraph.

ReportsN.I.

4(1)The Independent Assessor shall send the Secretary of State an annual report on the performance of his functions.N.I.

(2)Where the Secretary of State receives a report under sub-paragraph (1) he shall—

(a)publish it, and

(b)lay it before Parliament.

(3)The Independent Assessor may report to the Secretary of State on any matter which comes to his attention in the course of the performance of his functions.

DisqualificationN.I.

5N.I.In Part III of Schedule 1 to the M192Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (other disqualifying offices) the following entry shall be inserted at the appropriate place—

“Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland.”

Marginal Citations

Section 102.

SCHEDULE 12N.I. Compensation

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C233Sch. 12: power to apply conferred (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {4(2)(f)}, 5(3)

Right to compensationN.I.

1(1)This paragraph applies where under Part VII of this Act—N.I.

(a)real or personal property is taken, occupied, destroyed or damaged, or

(b)any other act is done which interferes with private rights of property.

(2)Where this paragraph applies in respect of an act taken in relation to any property or rights the Secretary of State shall pay compensation to any person who—

(a)has an estate or interest in the property or is entitled to the rights, and

(b)suffers loss or damage as a result of the act.

2N.I.No compensation shall be payable unless an application is made to the Secretary of State in such manner as he may specify.

Time limitN.I.

3(1)Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), an application for compensation in respect of an act must be made within the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the act.N.I.

(2)The Secretary of State may, in response to a request made to him in writing, permit an application to be made—

(a)after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (1), and

(b)within such longer period, starting from the date of the act and not exceeding six months, as he may specify.

(3)Where the Secretary of State refuses a request under sub-paragraph (2)—

(a)he shall serve a notice of refusal on the person who made the request,

(b)that person may, within the period of six weeks beginning with the date of service of the notice, appeal to the county court against the refusal, and

(c)the county court may exercise the power of the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (2).

DeterminationN.I.

4N.I.Where the Secretary of State determines an application for compensation he shall serve on the applicant a notice—

(a)stating that he has decided to award compensation and specifying the amount of the award, or

(b)stating that he has decided to refuse the application.

5(1)An applicant may appeal to the county court against—N.I.

(a)the amount of compensation awarded, or

(b)the refusal of compensation.

(2)An appeal must be brought within the period of six weeks beginning with the date of service of the notice under paragraph 4.

6(1)This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State considers that in the course of an application for compensation the applicant—N.I.

(a)knowingly made a false or misleading statement,

(b)made a statement which he did not believe to be true, or

(c)knowingly failed to disclose a material fact.

(2)The Secretary of State may—

(a)refuse to award compensation,

(b)reduce the amount of compensation which he would otherwise have awarded, or

(c)withhold all or part of compensation which he has awarded.

7N.I.Where the Secretary of State makes an award of compensation he may make a payment to the applicant in respect of all or part of the costs of the application.

Assignment of rightN.I.

8(1)This paragraph applies where—N.I.

(a)a person has made an application for compensation, and

(b)his right to compensation has passed to another person by virtue of an assignment or the operation of law.

(2)The Secretary of State shall treat the person mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b) as the applicant.

OffendersN.I.

9(1)This paragraph applies where a person has a right to compensation in respect of an act and—N.I.

(a)the act was done in connection with, or revealed evidence of the commission of, a scheduled offence or a non-scheduled offence under this Act, and

(b)proceedings for the offence are brought against the person.

(2)The person’s right to compensation shall not be enforceable while the proceedings have not been concluded.

(3)If the person stands convicted of the offence he shall have no right to compensation.

NoticesN.I.

10N.I.A notice served under paragraph 3(3)(a) or 4 shall contain particulars of the right of appeal under paragraph 3(3)(b) or 5.

11(1)The Secretary of State may serve a notice under this Schedule on an individual—N.I.

(a)by delivering it to him,

(b)by sending it by post addressed to him at his usual or last-known place of residence or business, or

(c)by leaving it for him there.

(2)The Secretary of State may serve a notice under this Schedule on a partnership—

(a)by sending it by post to a partner, or to a person having the control or management of the partnership business, at the principal office of the partnership, or

(b)by addressing it to a partner or to a person mentioned in paragraph (a) and leaving it at that office.

(3)The Secretary of State may serve a notice under this Schedule on a body corporate—

(a)by sending it by post to the secretary or clerk of the body at its registered or principal office, or

(b)by addressing it to the secretary or clerk of the body and leaving it at that office.

(4)The Secretary of State may serve a notice under this Schedule on any person—

(a)by delivering it to his solicitor,

(b)by sending it by post to his solicitor at his solicitor’s office, or

(c)by leaving it for his solicitor there.

OffencesN.I.

12(1)A person commits an offence if he obtains compensation or increased compensation for himself or another person by deception F691. . . .N.I.

[F692(1A) “ Deception ” means any deception (whether deliberate or reckless) by words or conduct as to fact or as to law, including a deception as to the present intentions of the person using the deception or any other person. ]

(2)A person commits an offence if for the purposes of obtaining compensation he—

(a)knowingly makes a false or misleading statement,

(b)makes a statement which he does not believe to be true, or

(c)knowingly fails to disclose a material fact.

(3)A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph shall be liable—

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

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

(4)Section 82 shall not apply in relation to an offence under this paragraph.

Textual Amendments

F691Words in Sch. 12 para. 12(1) repealed (15.1.2007) by Fraud Act 2006 (c. 35), s. 14(1)(3), Sch. 1 para. 31(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2006/3200, art. 2

F692Sch. 12 para. 12(1A) inserted (15.1.2007) by Fraud Act 2006 (c. 35), s. 14(1), Sch. 1 para. 31(2); S.I. 2006/3200, art. 2

Section 106.

SCHEDULE 13N.I. Private Security Services

Security services: interpretationN.I.

1N.I.In this Schedule “security services” means the services of one or more individuals as security guards (whether or not provided together with other services relating to the protection of property or persons).

Unlicensed services: offencesN.I.

2N.I.A person commits an offence if he provides or offers to provide security services for reward unless he—

(a)holds a licence under this Schedule, or

(b)acts on behalf of someone who holds a licence under this Schedule.

3(1)A person commits an offence if he publishes or causes to be published an advertisement for the provision for reward of security services by a person who does not hold a licence under this Schedule.N.I.

(2)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this paragraph to prove—

(a)that his business is publishing advertisements or arranging for their publication,

(b)that he received the advertisement for publication in the ordinary course of business, and

(c)that he reasonably believed that the person mentioned in the advertisement as the provider of security services held a licence under this Schedule.

4(1)A person commits an offence if he pays money, in respect of the provision of security services, to a person who—N.I.

(a)does not hold a licence under this Schedule, and

(b)is not acting on behalf of someone who holds a licence under this Schedule.

(2)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this paragraph to prove that he reasonably believed that the person to whom he paid the money—

(a)held a licence under this Schedule, or

(b)was acting on behalf of someone who held a licence under this Schedule.

5(1)A person guilty of an offence under paragraph 2 or 3 shall be liable—N.I.

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

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

(2)A person guilty of an offence under paragraph 4 is liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

Application for licenceN.I.

6(1)An application for a licence under this Schedule shall be made to the Secretary of State—N.I.

(a)in such manner and form as he may specify, and

(b)accompanied by such information as he may specify.

(2)The Secretary of State may specify information only if it concerns—

(a)the applicant,

(b)a business involving the provision of security services for reward which is, was or is proposed to be carried on by the applicant,

(c)a person whom the applicant employs or proposes to employ as a security guard,

(d)a partner or proposed partner of the applicant (where the applicant is an individual),

(e)a member or proposed member of the applicant (where the applicant is a partnership),

(f)an officer or proposed officer of the applicant (where the applicant is a body corporate).

(3)A person commits an offence if in connection with an application for a licence he—

(a)makes a statement which he knows to be false or misleading in a material particular, or

(b)recklessly makes a statement which is false or misleading in a material particular.

(4)A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (3) shall be liable—

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

(5)For the purposes of this paragraph—

(a)a reference to employment or proposed employment by an applicant for a licence shall, where the applicant is a partnership or a member of a partnership, be construed as a reference to employment or proposed employment by the partnership or any of the partners,

(b)“officer” includes a director, manager or secretary,

(c)a person in accordance with whose directions or instructions the directors of a body corporate are accustomed to act shall be treated as an officer of that body, and

(d)the reference to directions or instructions in paragraph (c) does not include a reference to advice given in a professional capacity.

Issue of licenceN.I.

7(1)The Secretary of State shall grant an application for a licence unless satisfied that—N.I.

(a)an organisation within sub-paragraph (4) would be likely to benefit from the licence (whether or not a condition were imposed under sub-paragraph (2)),

(b)that the applicant has persistently failed to comply with the requirements of this Schedule, or

(c)that the applicant has failed to comply with a condition imposed under sub-paragraph (2).

(2)The Secretary of State may on granting a licence impose a condition if satisfied that it is necessary in order to prevent an organisation within sub-paragraph (4) from benefiting from the licence.

(3)If the Secretary of State refuses an application for a licence he shall notify the applicant of the refusal.

(4)An organisation is within this sub-paragraph if—

(a)it is a proscribed organisation, or

(b)it appears to the Secretary of State to be closely associated with a proscribed organisation.

(5)In this paragraph a reference to a benefit is a reference to any benefit—

(a)whether direct or indirect, and

(b)whether financial or not.

(6)In this paragraph a reference to the requirements of this Schedule includes a reference to the requirements of—

(a)Part V of the M193Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991 (private security services), and

(b)Part V of the M194Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 (private security services).

Marginal Citations

Duration of licenceN.I.

8(1)A licence—N.I.

(a)shall come into force at the beginning of the day on which it is issued, and

(b)subject to sub-paragraph (2), shall expire at the end of the period of 12 months beginning with that day.

(2)Where a licence is issued to a person who already holds a licence, the new licence shall expire at the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the day after the day on which the current licence expires.

(3)The Secretary of State may by order substitute a period exceeding 12 months for the period for the time being specified in sub-paragraphs (1)(b) and (2).

Revocation of licenceN.I.

9(1)The Secretary of State may revoke a licence if satisfied that—N.I.

(a)an organisation within paragraph 7(4) would be likely to benefit from the licence remaining in force,

(b)the holder of the licence has persistently failed to comply with the requirements of this Schedule, or

(c)the holder of the licence has failed to comply with a condition imposed under paragraph 7(2).

(2)The Secretary of State shall not revoke a licence unless the holder—

(a)has been notified of the Secretary of State’s intention to revoke the licence, and

(b)has been given a reasonable opportunity to make representations to the Secretary of State.

(3)If the Secretary of State revokes a licence he shall notify the holder immediately.

(4)Sub-paragraphs (5) and (6) of paragraph 7 shall apply for the purposes of this paragraph.

AppealN.I.

10N.I.The applicant for a licence may appeal to the High Court if—

(a)the application is refused,

(b)a condition is imposed on the grant of the licence, or

(c)the licence is revoked.

11(1)Where an appeal is brought under paragraph 10, the Secretary of State may issue a certificate that the decision to which the appeal relates—N.I.

(a)was taken for the purpose of preventing benefit from accruing to an organisation which was proscribed or which appeared to the Secretary of State to be closely associated with an organisation which was proscribed, and

(b)was justified by that purpose.

(2)If he intends to rely on a certificate under this paragraph, the Secretary of State shall notify the appellant.

(3)Where the appellant is notified of the Secretary of State’s intention to rely on a certificate under this paragraph—

(a)he may appeal against the certificate to the Tribunal established under section 91 of the M195Northern Ireland Act 1998, and

(b)sections 90(3) and (4), 91(2) to (9) and 92 of that Act (effect of appeal, procedure, and further appeal) shall apply.

(4)Rules made under section 91 or 92 of that Act which are in force immediately before this paragraph comes into force shall have effect in relation to a certificate under this paragraph—

(a)with any necessary modifications, and

(b)subject to any later rules made by virtue of sub-paragraph (3)(b).

Marginal Citations

Change of personnelN.I.

12N.I.Paragraphs 13 and 14 apply to a person who—

(a)holds a licence, or

(b)has made an application for a licence which has not yet been determined.

13(1)If a person to whom this paragraph applies proposes to employ a security guard about whom information was not given under paragraph 6, he shall give the Secretary of State such information about the security guard as the Secretary of State may specify.N.I.

(2)The information shall be given not less than 14 days before the employment is to begin.

(3)For the purposes of this paragraph the provisions of paragraph 6(5) shall have effect in relation to a holder of or an applicant for a licence as they have effect for the purposes of paragraph 6 in relation to an applicant.

14(1)A person to whom this paragraph applies shall give the Secretary of State such information about a relevant change of personnel as the Secretary of State may specify.N.I.

(2)The information shall be given—

(a)not less than 14 days before the change, or

(b)if that is not reasonably practicable, as soon as is reasonably practicable.

(3)A relevant change of personnel is—

(a)where the application for the licence was made by a partnership or a member of a partnership, a change in the members of the partnership, and

(b)where the application for the licence was made by a body corporate, a change in the officers of the body (within the meaning of paragraph 6).

(4)But a change of personnel is not relevant if it was mentioned in the information given under paragraph 6.

15(1)A person commits an offence if he fails to comply with paragraph 13 or 14.N.I.

(2)A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

RecordsN.I.

16(1)A constable may—N.I.

(a)enter premises where a business involving the provision of security services is being carried on, and

(b)require records kept there of a person employed as a security guard to be produced for the constable’s inspection.

(2)A constable exercising the power under this paragraph—

(a)shall identify himself to a person appearing to be in charge of the premises, and

(b)if the constable is not in uniform, shall produce to that person documentary evidence that he is a constable.

(3)A person commits an offence if he fails to comply with a requirement under this paragraph.

(4)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under sub-paragraph (3) to show that he had a reasonable excuse for his failure.

(5)A person guilty of an offence under sub-paragraph (3) shall be liable on summary conviction to—

(a)imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

(b)a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

(c)both.

17(1)A person who provides security services for reward commits an offence if he makes or keeps a record of a person employed by him as a security guard which he knows to be false or misleading in a material particular.N.I.

(2)A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph shall be liable—

(a)on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, to a fine or to both, or

(b)on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both.

Offence: body corporateN.I.

18(1)This paragraph applies where an offence under this Schedule committed by a body corporate is proved—N.I.

(a)to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of the body corporate, or

(b)to be attributable to neglect on the part of an officer of the body corporate.

(2)The officer, as well as the body corporate, shall be guilty of the offence.

(3)In this paragraph “officer” includes—

(a)a director, manager or secretary,

(b)a person purporting to act as a director, manager or secretary, and

(c)a member of a body corporate the affairs of which are managed by its members.

NoticeN.I.

19(1)A notice under this Schedule shall be in writing.N.I.

(2)Information required to be given to the Secretary of State under this Schedule—

(a)shall be in writing, and

(b)may be sent to him by post.

(3)The Secretary of State may serve a notice under this Schedule on an individual—

(a)by delivering it to him,

(b)by sending it by post addressed to him at his usual or last-known place of residence or business, or

(c)by leaving it for him there.

(4)The Secretary of State may serve a notice under this Schedule on a partnership—

(a)by sending it by post to a partner, or to a person having the control or management of the partnership business, at the principal office of the partnership, or

(b)by addressing it to a partner or to a person mentioned in paragraph (a) and leaving it at that office.

(5)The Secretary of State may serve a notice under this Schedule on a body corporate—

(a)by sending it by post to the secretary or clerk of the body at its registered or principal office, or

(b)by addressing it to the secretary or clerk of the body and leaving it at that office.

(6)The Secretary of State may serve a notice under this Schedule on any person—

(a)by delivering it to his solicitor,

(b)by sending it by post to his solicitor at his solicitor’s office, or

(c)by leaving it for his solicitor there.

(7)Sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) do not apply in relation to a notice under paragraph 11.

Section 115.

SCHEDULE 14U.K. Exercise of Officers’ Powers

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C234Schs. 7, 8, 14 extended (with modifications) (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2) of the extending S.I.) by The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2818), art. 11(1)(b), Sch. 2

C236Sch. 14 modified by S.I. 1994/1405, art. 7 (as amended (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Channel Tunnel (International Arrangements and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/915), arts. 1(3), 11)

C237Sch. 14 modified (30.9.2020 immediately after the entry into force of S.I. 2020/915, art. 5) by The Channel Tunnel (Arrangements with the Kingdom of the Netherlands) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/916), arts. 1(3), 6

GeneralU.K.

1U.K.In this Schedule an “officer” means [F693(subject to paragraph 6A)] —

(a)an authorised officer within the meaning given by [F694the [F695terrorist property] provisions] [F696(including when referred to in those provisions as an “enforcement officer” or a “senior officer”)] , and

(b)an examining officer within the meaning of Schedule 7.

[F697 and “the [F695terrorist property] provisions” means Schedule 1 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. ]

Textual Amendments

F694Words in Sch. 14 para. 1(a) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 2(5)(a), S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(b)

F695Words in Sch. 14 substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 13(a); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(p); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(c)

F696Words in Sch. 14 para. 1(a) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 13(b); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(p); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(c)

F697Words in Sch. 14 para. 1 inserted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 2(5)(b); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(b)

2U.K.An officer may enter a vehicle (within the meaning of section 121) for the purpose of exercising any of the functions conferred on him by virtue of this Act [F698or the [F695terrorist property] provisions].

Textual Amendments

F695Words in Sch. 14 substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 13(a); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(p); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(c)

F698Words in Sch. 14 para. 2 inserted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 2(6); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(b)

3U.K.An officer may if necessary use reasonable force for the purpose of exercising a power conferred on him by virtue of this Act (apart from paragraphs 2 and 3 of Schedule 7) [F699or the [F695terrorist property] provisions].

Textual Amendments

F695Words in Sch. 14 substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 13(a); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(p); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(c)

F699Words in Sch. 14 para. 3 inserted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 2(6); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(b)

InformationU.K.

4(1)Information acquired by an officer may be supplied—U.K.

(a)to the Secretary of State for use in relation to immigration;

(b)to the Commissioners of Customs and Excise or a customs officer;

(c)to a constable;

[F700(d)to the National Crime Agency;]

(e)to a person specified by order of the Secretary of State for use of a kind specified in the order.

(2)Information acquired by a customs officer or an immigration officer may be supplied to an examining officer within the meaning of Schedule 7.

[F701(3)A person may be specified in an order under this paragraph only if the person exercises public functions (whether or not in the United Kingdom).]

Textual Amendments

F700Sch. 14 para. 4(1)(d) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 76; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Code of practiceU.K.

5U.K.An officer shall perform functions conferred on him by virtue of this Act [F702or the [F695terrorist property] provisions] in accordance with any relevant code of practice in operation under paragraph 6.

Textual Amendments

F695Words in Sch. 14 substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 13(a); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(p); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(c)

F702Words in Sch. 14 para. 5 inserted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 2(7); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(b)

6(1)The Secretary of State shall issue codes of practice about the exercise by officers of functions conferred on them by virtue of this Act [F703or the [F695terrorist property] provisions].U.K.

(2)The failure by an officer to observe a provision of a code shall not of itself make him liable to criminal or civil proceedings.

(3)A code—

(a)shall be admissible in evidence in criminal and civil proceedings, and

(b)shall be taken into account by a court or tribunal in any case in which it appears to the court or tribunal to be relevant.

(4)The Secretary of State may revise a code and issue the revised code.

Textual Amendments

F695Words in Sch. 14 substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 13(a); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(p); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(c)

F703Words in Sch. 14 para. 6(1) inserted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 2(6); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(b)

Commencement Information

I15Sch. 14 para. 6 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; Sch. 14 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; Sch. 14 para. 6(1)(4) in force at 12.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2800, art. 2(d)(ii); Sch. 14 para. 6 in force at 19.2.2001 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2

[F7046AU.K.In paragraphs 5 and 6, “officer” includes a constable, immigration officer or customs officer who—

(a)has functions under Schedule 7, or

(b)has functions under Schedule 8 in relation to a person detained under Schedule 7,

otherwise than as an examining officer.]

Textual Amendments

7(1)Before issuing a code of practice the Secretary of State shall—U.K.

(a)publish a draft code,

(b)consider any representations made to him about the draft, and

(c)if he thinks it appropriate, modify the draft in the light of any representations made to him.

(2)The Secretary of State shall lay a draft of the code before Parliament.

(3)When the Secretary of State has laid a draft code before Parliament he may bring it into operation by order.

(4)This paragraph has effect in relation to the issue of a revised code as it has effect in relation to the first issue of a code.

Section 125.

SCHEDULE 15U.K. Consequential Amendments

Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80)U.K.

1(1)The M196Criminal Justice Act 1967 shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In section 67(7)(b) (computation of sentences) for “section 14 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989” substitute “ section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

Marginal Citations

Treatment of Offenders Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (c. 29 (N.I.))U.K.

2(1)The M197Treatment of Offenders Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In section 26(6)(b) (definition of police detention) for “section 14 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989” substitute “ section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

Marginal Citations

Suppression of Terrorism Act 1978 (c. 26)U.K.

3(1)The M198Suppression of Terrorism Act 1978 shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)For paragraph 19A of Schedule 1 (list of offences) substitute—

“ Financing terrorismU.K.

19AAn offence under any of sections 15 to 18 of the Terrorism Act 2000.”

Marginal Citations

Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/228 (N.I.8))U.K.

4(1)In Schedule 1 to the M199Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (proceedings for which legal aid may be given under Part II of that Order) at the end of Part I insert—U.K.

“8. Proceedings brought by an individual before the Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission.”

(2)The amendment made by sub-paragraph (1) is without prejudice to the power to make regulations under Article 10(2) of the Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 amending or revoking the provision inserted by that sub-paragraph.

Marginal Citations

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60)U.K.

5(1)The M200Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)For section 30(12)(c) (arrest elsewhere than at a police station) substitute—

“(c)any provision of the Terrorism Act 2000.”

(3)In section 32(10) (search upon arrest) for “section 15(3), (4) and (5) of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989” substitute “ section 43 of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

(4)For section 51(b) (savings: Part IV) substitute—

“(b)the powers conferred by virtue of section 41 of, or Schedule 7 to, the Terrorism Act 2000 (powers of arrest and detention);”.

(5)For section 56(10) and (11) (application of right to have someone informed) substitute—

“(10)Nothing in this section applies to a person arrested or detained under the terrorism provisions.”

(6)For section 58(12) to (18) (application of right of access to legal advice) substitute—

“(12)Nothing in this section applies to a person arrested or detained under the terrorism provisions.”

(7)For section 61(9)(b) (fingerprinting: disapplication) substitute—

“(b)applies to a person arrested or detained under the terrorism provisions.”

(8)For section 62(12) (intimate samples: disapplication) substitute—

“(12)Nothing in this section applies to a person arrested or detained under the terrorism provisions; and subsection (1A) shall not apply where the non-intimate samples mentioned in that subsection were taken under paragraph 10 of Schedule 8 to the Terrorism Act 2000.”

(9)For section 63(10) (non-intimate samples: disapplication) substitute—

“(10)Nothing in this section applies to a person arrested or detained under the terrorism provisions.”

(10)In section 65 (interpretation) for the definitions of “the terrorism provisions” and “terrorism” substitute—

““the terrorism provisions” means section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, and any provision of Schedule 7 to that Act conferring a power of detention; and

“terrorism” has the meaning given in section 1 of that Act.”

(11)F705. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(12)For section 118(2)(a) (definition of police detention) substitute—

“(a)he has been taken to a police station after being arrested for an offence or after being arrested under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, or.”

Textual Amendments

F705Sch. 15 para. 5(11) repealed (1.1.2006 subject to art. 2(2) of the commencing S.I.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), s. 174(2), Sch. 17 Pt. 2; S.I. 2005/3495, art. 2(1)

Marginal Citations

Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33)U.K.

6U.K.F706. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F706Sch. 15 para. 6 repealed (24.3.2003 subject to transitional provisions and savings in the commencing S.I.) by 2002 c. 29, s. 457, Sch. 12; S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 10(1)(n)) (as amended by S.I. 2003/531)

Elected Authorities (Northern Ireland) Act 1989 (c. 3)U.K.

7(1)The Elected Authorities (Northern Ireland) Act 1989 shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In section 6(5) (breach of terms of declaration), in the definition of “proscribed organisation” for “section 30 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996” substitute “ section 3 of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

(3)In Schedule 2 (declaration against terrorism) for “Schedule 2 to the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996” substitute “ Schedule 2 to the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12))U.K.

8(1)The M201Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In Article 2(2) (interpretation) for the definitions of “the terrorism provisions” and “terrorism” substitute—

““the terrorism provisions” means section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, and any provision of Schedule 7 to that Act conferring a power of detention;

“terrorism” has the meaning given in section 1 of that Act.”

(3)In Article 2(3) (definition of police detention) for “section 14 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 or under paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to that Act by an examining officer who is a constable” substitute “ section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

(4)For Article 4(3)(b) (provisions relating to powers to stop and search) substitute—

“(b)sections 85, 95 and 116 of and Schedule 10 to the Terrorism Act 2000, and”.

(5)In Article 11(3) (special provisions as to access) for “section 17 of, and Schedule 7 to, the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989” substitute “ sections 37 and 38 of, and Schedules 5 and 6 to, the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

(6)In Article 30(3) (information to be given on arrest) for “section 19(2) of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996” substitute “ section 83(2) of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

(7)For Article 32(15)(b) (arrest elsewhere than at a police station) substitute—

“(b)any provision of the Terrorism Act 2000.”

(8)In Article 34(10) (search upon arrest) for “section 15(3), (4) and (5) of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989” substitute “ section 43 of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

(9)For Article 51(b) (savings: Part V) substitute—

“(b)the powers conferred by virtue of section 41 of, or Schedule 7 to, the Terrorism Act 2000 (powers of arrest and detention);”.

(10)In Article 60 (tape-recording of interviews), omit paragraph (2).

(11)For Article 61(9)(b) (fingerprinting: application) substitute—

“(b)applies to a person arrested or detained under the terrorism provisions”.

(12)For Article 62(12) (intimate samples: application) substitute—

“(12)Nothing in this Article applies to a person arrested or detained under the terrorism provisions; and paragraph (1A) shall not apply where the non-intimate samples mentioned in that paragraph were taken under paragraph 10 of Schedule 8 to the Terrorism Act 2000.”

(13)For Article 63(11) (non-intimate samples: application) substitute—

“(11)Nothing in this Article applies to a person arrested or detained under the terrorism provisions”.

(14)In Article 66 (codes of practice), omit paragraph (12).

(15)In Article 74(9) (confessions) for “section 12 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996” substitute “ section 76 of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

(16)In Article 76(2)(b) (exclusion of unfair evidence) for “subsection (1) of section 12 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996” substitute “ subsection (1) of section 76 of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

Marginal Citations

Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33)U.K.

9U.K.In section 139(11) of the M202Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (search powers available on arrests under sections 136 and 137) for “section 15(3), (4) and (5) of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989” there shall be substituted “ section 43 of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

Marginal Citations

Drug Trafficking Act 1994 (c. 37)U.K.

10U.K.F707. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F707Sch. 15 para. 10 repealed (24.3.2003 subject to transitional provisions and savings in the commencing S.I.) by 2002 c. 29, s. 457, Sch. 12; S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 10(1)(n)) (as amended by S.I. 2003/531)

Proceeds of Crime (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 43)U.K.

11(1)The M203Proceeds of Crime (Scotland) Act 1995 shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)F708. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3)In subsection (1)(c) of section 42 (reciprocal enforcement of orders), for “1989 Act” substitute “ Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

(4)In subsection (1) of section 49 (interpretation), the definition of “the 1989 Act” shall cease to have effect.

Textual Amendments

F708Sch. 15 para. 11(2) repealed (24.3.2003 for S. subject to certain provisions in the commencing S.S.I.) by 2002 c. 29, s. 457, Sch. 12; S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)

Marginal Citations

Northern Ireland (Remission of Sentences) Act 1995 (c. 47)U.K.

12(1)The following shall be substituted for section 1(1) and (2) of the M204Northern Ireland (Remission of Sentences) Act 1995 (release on licence of persons subject to restricted remission)—U.K.

“1(1)This section applies to persons serving sentences to which section 79 of the Terrorism Act 2000 applies (restricted remission for persons sentenced for scheduled offences).

(2)A person to whom this section applies shall be released on licence for the period (or, where that period has partly elapsed, for the remainder of the period) during which, by reason only of section 79, he is prevented from being discharged in pursuance of prison rules.”

(2)The following shall be substituted for section 1(6) of that Act—

“(6)Section 80 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and Part II of the Treatment of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (conviction within certain period after discharge from prison, &c.) shall apply in relation to a person released on licence under this section as if he had been discharged in pursuance of prison rules.”

Marginal Citations

Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (c. 25)U.K.

13(1)The M205Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 shall, in its application to Northern Ireland (as set out in Schedule 4 to that Act), be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In section 14A(1) (public interest: review for scheduled offences) for “section 1 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996” substitute “ section 65 of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

(3)In section 39(3)(a) (start of trial on indictment without a jury) for “section 11 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996” substitute “ section 75 of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

Marginal Citations

Proceeds of Crime (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/1299 (N.I. 9))U.K.

14(1)The M206Proceeds of Crime (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In Article 2(4)(b) (offences to which Order does not apply) for “Part III of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989” substitute “ any of sections 15 to 18 of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

(3)In Article 5(3) (realisable property) for sub-paragraph (c) substitute—

“(c)section 23 or 111 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (forfeiture orders).”

Marginal Citations

Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (c. 7)U.K.

15(1)This paragraph applies to a reference in paragraph 9 or 10 of the Schedule to the M207Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (amnesty) to an offence under a provision (“the old provision”) of—U.K.

(a)the M208Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989, or

(b)the M209Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996.

(2)The reference shall be taken as a reference to an offence under this Act which is committed in circumstances which would have amounted to the commission of an offence under the old provision before it ceased to have effect.

(3)Sub-paragraph (2) has effect for the purpose of the application of section 4(1) of the M210Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (amnesty) in relation to anything done after the old provision ceases to have effect.

Marginal Citations

Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 (c. 35)U.K.

16(1)The M211Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In section 5 (fixed term prisoners: special cases)—

(a)in subsection (2) for “section 16(2) of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996” substitute “ section 80(2) of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”,

(b)in subsection (3)(a) for “section 16(2) of the 1996 Act” substitute “ section 80(2) of the 2000 Act ”,

(c)in subsection (4) for “section 16(2) of the 1996 Act” substitute “ section 80(2) of the 2000 Act ”, and

(d)at the end of subsection (4)(b) insert “, and

(c)section 16(2) of the M212Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996.”

(3)For section 14(3)(a) (inadmissibility of evidence or information in certain proceedings) substitute—

“(a)be admissible in proceedings on applications made under paragraph 1, 2, 5, 11, 13, 22, 28 or 30 of Schedule 5 to the Terrorism Act 2000.”

Marginal Citations

17(1)This paragraph applies to a reference in section 14(2) of the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 (inadmissibility of evidence or information in certain proceedings) to an offence under a provision (“the old provision”) of—U.K.

(a)the M213Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989, or

(b)the M214Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996.

(2)The reference shall be taken as including a reference to an offence under this Act which is committed in circumstances which would have amounted to the commission of an offence under the old provision before it ceased to have effect.

Marginal Citations

Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998/1504 (N.I. 9))U.K.

18(1)The M215Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 shall be amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In Article 12(4) (release on bail) for “section 3 of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996” substitute “ section 67 of the Terrorism Act 2000 ”.

Marginal Citations

Access to Justice Act 1999 (c. 22)U.K.

F70919U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F709Sch. 15 para. 19 repealed (1.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 5 Pt. 2; S.I. 2013/453, art. 3(h) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2013/534, art. 6)

Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (c. 6)U.K.

20U.K.F710. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F710Sch. 15 para. 20 repealed (4.4.2005 subject to art. 2(2) and Sch. 2 of the commencing S.I.) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 332, Sch. 37 Pt. 7; S.I 2005/950, {art. 2}, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in Sch. 2 (as amended by S.I. 2005/2122))

Section 125.

SCHEDULE 16U.K. Repeals and Revocations

Part IU.K. Acts

ChapterShort titleExtent of repeal
1980 c. 62.Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980.Sections 3A to 3D.
1984 c. 60.Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.Section 116(5).
1985 c. 73.Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985.Section 35.
1988 c. 33.Criminal Justice Act 1988.Section 74(2)(e).
1989 c. 4.Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989.The whole Act.
1993 c. 36.Criminal Justice Act 1993.Sections 49 to 51.
Section 78(11).
In Schedule 4, paragraph 4.
In Schedule 5, paragraph 15.
1994 c. 33.Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.Sections 81 to 83.
In Schedule 10, paragraphs 62 (other than sub-paragraph (4)(a) and (b)) and 63.
1995 c. 40.Criminal Procedure (Consequential Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1995.In Schedule 4, paragraph 72.
1995 c. 43.Proceeds of Crime (Scotland) Act 1995.In section 49(1), the definition of “the 1989 Act”.
1996 c. 7.Prevention of Terrorism (Additional Powers) Act 1996.The whole Act.
1996 c. 22.Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996.The whole Act.
1998 c. 9.Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1998.The whole Act.
1998 c. 40.Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Act 1998.Sections 1 to 4.
Part I of Schedule 1.
Part I of Schedule 2.
1999 c. 22.Access to Justice Act 1999.In paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 2, the word “or” after paragraph (f).
1999 c. 33.Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.In Schedule 14, paragraph 89.

Part IIU.K. Orders

ReferenceTitleExtent of revocation
S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12).Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989.In Article 54(1) the words “Subject to paragraph (2)”.
Article 54(2).
Article 60(2).
Article 66(12).
In Schedule 2, the entry relating to the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989.
In Schedule 6, paragraph 18.
S.I. 1989/2405 (N.I. 19).Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989.In Schedule 9, paragraph 62.
S.I. 1995/2993 (N.I. 17).Police (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1995.Article 10(8).
Article 11(7).
S.I. 1998/1504 (N.I. 9).Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.In Schedule 5, paragraphs 39, 47 and 48.