The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 has effect subject to the following amendments.

In section 313(1) (restriction on performance by police of functions of the Director of the Assets Recovery Agency) omit paragraphs (c) and (d).

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In section 336 (giving of consent by a nominated officer) in subsections (2)(a), (3)(a) and (4)(a), for “the Director General of the National Criminal Intelligence Service” substitute “ the Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency ”.

In section 340(13) (interpretation of references to constable) for “the Director General of the National Criminal Intelligence Service” substitute “ the Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency ”.

In section 378(5) (interpretation of references to officers) for “the Director General of the National Criminal Intelligence Service” substitute “ the Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency ”.

In section 436(5) (persons permitted to disclose information to the Director of the Assets Recovery Agency) for paragraphs (b) and (c) substitute—

In section 439(5) (persons permitted to disclose information to the Lord Advocate and Scottish Ministers) for paragraphs (b) and (c) substitute—

In section 445(2)(b) (external investigations) for “the Director General of the National Criminal Intelligence Service” substitute “ the Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency ”.