Crime and Courts Act 2013

Part 2 U.K. Minor and consequential amendments and repeals

Extent Information

E1 Sch. Pt. 2: "the relevant NCA provisions" as specified in the table in Sch. 24 para. 9, and to the extent there specified, do not extend to Northern Ireland, see Sch. 24 paras. 1, 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Sch. 8 modified (7.10.2013) by The National Crime Agency (Limitation of Extension to Northern Ireland) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2326), arts. 1, arts. 3-5

Explosives Act 1875 (c. 17) U.K.

14 (1) Section 75 of the Explosives Act 1875 is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), for “Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

(3) In subsection (2), for the words from “means” to “2005” substitute “ means a National Crime Agency officer who is for the time being designated under section 9 or 10 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013 ”.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 8 para. 14 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Police (Property) Act 1897 (c. 30) U.K.

15 (1) Section 2A of the Police (Property) Act 1897 (application to SOCA) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In the heading, for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

(3) In subsection (1), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

(4) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”;

(b) in paragraph (a) for “member of staff of that Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

(5) In subsection (3), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 8 para. 15 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51) U.K.

16 U.K. In Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 1958, in Part 2 of the table at the end of paragraph 3, omit—

(a) the entry relating to the National Policing Improvement Agency;

(b) the entry relating to the Serious Organised Crime Agency.

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 8 para. 16 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 (c. 41) U.K.

17 U.K. In section 90 of the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 (interpretation), in subsection (4)(d), for the words from “Serious” to the end substitute “ National Crime Agency to serve as a National Crime Agency officer ”.

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 8 para. 17 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13) U.K.

18 (1) Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (departments etc subject to investigation) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In the list of departments etc subject to investigation—

(a) insert at the appropriate place— “ National Crime Agency. ”;

(b) omit—

(i) the entry relating to the National Policing Improvement Agency;

(ii) the entry relating to the Serious Organised Crime Agency.

(3) In the notes after that list, in the note relating to the Serious Organised Crime Agency—

(a) for the title substitute “ National Crime Agency ”;

(b) in the note, for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 8 para. 18 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27) U.K.

19 U.K. In the Firearms Act 1968, in section 54 (application of Parts 1 and 2 to Crown Servants), in subsection (3), omit paragraph (c) (and the word “or” at the end of paragraph (b)).

Commencement Information

I6 Sch. 8 para. 19 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11) U.K.

20 U.K. In the Superannuation Act 1972, in Schedule 1 (kinds of employment etc referred to in section 1)—

(a) omit the entry for employment by the Serious Organised Crime Agency;

(b) omit the entry for employment as a member of the staff of the National Policing Improvement Agency.

Commencement Information

I7 Sch. 8 para. 20 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37) U.K.

21 (1) Section 51A of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (application of Part 1 to police) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(b), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency to serve as a member of its staff” substitute “ National Crime Agency to serve as a National Crime Agency officer ”.

(3) In subsection (2E), for paragraph (f) substitute—

“(f) paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 to the Crime and Courts Act 2013;”.

Commencement Information

I8 Sch. 8 para. 21 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24) U.K.

22 U.K. In the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975, in Schedule 1 (offices disqualifying for membership)—

(a) in Part 2 (bodies of which all members are disqualified), omit—

(i) the entry for the National Policing Improvement Agency;

(ii) the entry for the Serious Organised Crime Agency;

(b) in Part 3 (other disqualifying offices), omit the entry for members of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency.

Commencement Information

I9 Sch. 8 para. 22 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25) U.K.

23 U.K. In the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975, in Schedule 1 (offices disqualifying for membership)—

(a) in Part 2 (bodies of which all members are disqualified), omit—

(i) the entry for the National Policing Improvement Agency;

(ii) the entry for the Serious Organised Crime Agency;

(b) in Part 3 (other disqualifying offices), omit the entry for members of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency.

Commencement Information

I10 Sch. 8 para. 23 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Police Pensions Act 1976 (c. 35) U.K.

24 U.K. The Police Pensions Act 1976 is amended as follows.

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I11 Sch. 8 para. 24 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

25 U.K. In section 7 (payment of pensions and contributions), in subsection (2)—

(a) omit—

(i) paragraphs (ca) to (cd);

(ii) paragraph (cf);

(b) after paragraph (d) insert—

“(da) a National Crime Agency officer whose service as such is eligible service;”

Commencement Information

I12 Sch. 8 para. 25 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

26 (1) Section 11 (interpretation) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) omit—

(i) paragraphs (ba) to (bd);

(ii) paragraph (bf);

(b) in paragraph (bfa) (inserted by Schedule 1 to the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013), in sub-paragraph (vi), for “member of staff of SOCA” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”;

(c) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(ca) eligible service as a National Crime Agency officer.”

(3) In subsection (2A)—

(a) for paragraph (c) substitute—

“(c) in relation to any such service as is mentioned in subsection (1)(bfa)(vi) or subsection (1)(ca) above, or any service of the kind described in section 97(1)(cj) of the Police Act 1996, “police pension authority” means the Director General of the National Crime Agency and “pension supervising authority” means the Secretary of State;”;

(b) omit paragraph (f).

(4) In subsection (5), omit the definition of “SOCA”.

(5) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) A person's service as a National Crime Agency officer is “eligible service” for the purposes of this Act in any of the following cases.

(10) The first case is where—

(a) the person's service as a National Crime Agency officer is—

(i) service as the Director General, or

(ii) service that is designated for this purpose by the Director General, and

(b) the person is (immediately before beginning that service) a member, or eligible to be a member, of a police pension scheme.

(11) The second case is where—

(a) immediately before beginning the service as a National Crime Agency officer, the person—

(i) is serving as a member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency, and

(ii) by virtue of that service is, or is eligible to be, a member of a police pension scheme, and

(b) the person becomes a National Crime Agency officer by virtue of a scheme under paragraph 2 of Schedule 8 to the Crime and Courts Act 2013.

(12) The third case is where—

(a) immediately before beginning the service as a National Crime Agency officer, the person—

(i) is serving as a member of a police force, and

(ii) by virtue of that service is, or is eligible to be, a member of a police pension scheme, and

(b) the person becomes a National Crime Agency officer by virtue of a scheme under paragraph 2 of Schedule 8 to the Crime and Courts Act 2013.

(13) In subsections (10) to (12) “police pension scheme” means a pension scheme provided for under—

(a) section 1 above, or

(b) section 25(2)(k) or 26(2)(g) of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998.”

Commencement Information

I13 Sch. 8 para. 26 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 55) U.K.

27 U.K. In the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980, in Schedule 1 (ineligibility for and disqualification and excusal from jury service), in Group B in Part 1 (others concerned with the administration of justice), for paragraph (nc) substitute—

“(nc) National Crime Agency officers;”.

Commencement Information

I14 Sch. 8 para. 27 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Limitation Act 1980 (c. 58) U.K.

28 (1) In section 27A of the Limitation Act 1980 (actions for recovery of property obtained through unlawful conduct etc), in subsection (8), for paragraph (a) substitute— U.K.

“(a) the National Crime Agency,”.

(2) In section 27B of that Act (actions for recovery of property for purposes of an external order), in subsection (8), for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) the National Crime Agency,”.

Commencement Information

I15 Sch. 8 para. 28 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27) U.K.

29 (1) Section 87 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (exemptions from speed limits) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In that section (before its amendment by the Road Safety Act 2006), in subsection (2)(a) and (b), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

(3) In that section (after its amendment by the Road Safety Act 2006), in subsection (1)(a), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

Commencement Information

I16 Sch. 8 para. 29 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23) U.K.

30 U.K. In section 3 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (functions of the Director of Public Prosecutions), in subsection (2)—

(a) before paragraph (b) insert—

“(ac) to take over the conduct of any criminal proceedings instituted on behalf of the National Crime Agency;”;

(b) before paragraph (c) insert—

“(bc) where it appears to him appropriate to do so, to institute and have the conduct of any criminal proceedings relating to a criminal investigation by the National Crime Agency;”;

(c) after paragraph (ec) insert—

“(ed) to give advice, to such extent as he considers appropriate and to such person as he considers appropriate, in relation to—

(i) criminal investigations by the National Crime Agency, or

(ii) criminal proceedings arising out of such investigations;”.

Commencement Information

I17 Sch. 8 para. 30 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 (c. 4) U.K.

31 (1) Section 2C of the Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987 (constables serving with SOCA) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In the title, for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” (in the first place) substitute “ National Crime Agency ”;

(b) in paragraph (a), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

(4) In subsection (2)(a), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

Commencement Information

I18 Sch. 8 para. 31 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52) U.K.

32 (1) In section 124 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, subsection (1A) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In the first sentence—

(a) for “SOCA instructor” substitute “ NCA instructor ”;

(b) for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

(3) In the second sentence—

(a) for “SOCA” substitute “ NCA ”;

(b) for “a member of staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ an NCA officer ”;

(c) for “members of the Agency's staff” substitute “ NCA officers ”.

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I19 Sch. 8 para. 32 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Security Service Act 1989 (c. 5) U.K.

33 U.K. The Security Service Act 1989 is amended as follows.

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I20 Sch. 8 para. 33 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

34 U.K. In section 1 (the Security Service), in subsection (4), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

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I21 Sch. 8 para. 34 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

35 U.K. In section 2 (the Director General), in subsection (2)(c)—

(a) for “Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”;

(b) for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” (in the second place) substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

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I22 Sch. 8 para. 35 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Official Secrets Act 1989 (c. 6) U.K.

36 U.K. In the Official Secrets Act 1989, in section 12 (meanings of “crown servant” and “government contractor”), in subsection (1)(e), for “of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ an NCA special (within the meaning of Part 1 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013) ”.

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I23 Sch. 8 para. 36 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1339 (N.I. 11)) U.K.

37 U.K. In Article 72A of the Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (actions for recovery of property obtained through unlawful conduct etc), in paragraph (8), for sub-paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) the National Crime Agency,”.

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I24 Sch. 8 para. 37 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Police Act 1996 (c. 16) U.K.

38 U.K. The Police Act 1996 is amended as follows.

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I25 Sch. 8 para. 38 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

39 U.K. In section 57 (common services), in subsections (3A) and (4)(c), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

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I26 Sch. 8 para. 39 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

40 U.K. In section 59 (police federations), omit subsection (7A).

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I27 Sch. 8 para. 40 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

41 U.K. In section 61 (the Police Negotiating Board for Great Britain), in subsection (1), omit paragraph (bb).

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I28 Sch. 8 para. 41 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

42 (1) Section 62 (functions of the Police Negotiating Board with respect to regulations) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), omit paragraph (d) (and the word “or” at the end of paragraph (c)).

(3) Omit subsections (1D) and (1E).

(4) In subsection (2), for “(1A), (1D) or (1E)” substitute “ or (1A) ”.

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I29 Sch. 8 para. 42 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

43 U.K. In section 63 (Police Advisory Boards for England and Wales and for Scotland), omit subsections (1C) and (3)(c).

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I30 Sch. 8 para. 43 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

44 U.K. In section 64 (membership of trade unions), omit subsections (4C) and (4D).

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I31 Sch. 8 para. 44 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

45 U.K. In section 88 (liability for wrongful acts of constables), in subsection (5A), for the words from “section 23” to “Agency” substitute “ Part 3 of Schedule 3 to the Crime and Courts Act 2013, a National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I32 Sch. 8 para. 45 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

46 U.K. In section 90 (impersonation etc), omit subsection (4)(ab).

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I33 Sch. 8 para. 46 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

47 U.K. In section 91 (causing disaffection), omit subsection (2)(aa).

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I34 Sch. 8 para. 47 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

48 (1) Section 97 (police officers engaged on service outside their force) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) omit—

(i) paragraph (cf);

(ii) paragraph (cg);

(b) after paragraph (ci) insert—

“(cj) temporary service as a National Crime Agency officer on which a person is engaged with the consent of the appropriate authority;”.

(3) In subsection (6)(a)—

(a) omit “(cf), (cg)”;

(b) after “(ci)” insert “ , (cj) ”.

(4) In subsection (8), omit “(cf), (cg)”.

(5) After subsection (8) insert—

“(8A) A person who is member of a police force engaged on relevant service within paragraph (cj) of subsection (1) shall be treated for the purposes of sections 59, 60 and 64 as if the person were a member of that police force.”

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I35 Sch. 8 para. 48 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18) U.K.

49 U.K. The Employment Rights Act 1996 is amended as follows.

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I36 Sch. 8 para. 49 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

50 U.K. In section 43KA (application of this Part and related provisions to police), in subsection (2)(b), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency to serve as a member of its staff” substitute “ National Crime Agency to serve as a National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I37 Sch. 8 para. 50 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

51 U.K. In section 134A (application to police), in subsection (3), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

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I38 Sch. 8 para. 51 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Proceeds of Crime (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/1299 (N.I. 9)) U.K.

52 U.K. The Proceeds of Crime (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 is amended as follows.

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I39 Sch. 8 para. 52 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

53 (1) Article 49 (additional investigation powers) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (1A), for “a senior member of staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ a senior National Crime Agency officer ”.

(3) In paragraph (1B), for “a member of staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ a National Crime Agency officer ”.

(4) In paragraph (5), in the definition of “senior member of staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency”—

(a) for “a senior member of staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ a senior National Crime Agency officer ”;

(b) in paragraph (a), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”;

(c) in paragraph (b), for “any member of staff of the Agency” substitute “ any National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I40 Sch. 8 para. 53 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

54 U.K. In Schedule 2 (financial investigations), in paragraph 3A(4)(a), for “member of staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I41 Sch. 8 para. 54 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Police Act 1997 (c. 50) U.K.

55 U.K. The Police Act 1997 is amended as follows.

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I42 Sch. 8 para. 55 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

56 (1) Section 93 (authorisations to interfere with property etc) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsections (1B) and (3)(b), for “member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

(3) In subsection (5), for paragraph (f) substitute—

“(f) the Director General of the National Crime Agency, or any other National Crime Agency officer who is designated for the purposes of this paragraph by that Director General;”.

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I43 Sch. 8 para. 56 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

57 U.K. In section 94 (authorisations given in absence of authorising officer), in subsection (2)(e), for “Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

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I44 Sch. 8 para. 57 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

58 U.K. In section 97 (authorisations requiring approval), in subsection (6B)(b), for “member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I45 Sch. 8 para. 58 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F1 59 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 para. 59 repealed (30.8.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 Pt. 8 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/940, reg. 2(1)(h)(ii) (with reg. 2(2))

60 U.K. In section 113B (enhanced criminal record certificates)—

(a) in subsection (10), omit paragraphs (f) and (g);

(b) in subsection (11)(b), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

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I46 Sch. 8 para. 60 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (c. 32) U.K.

61 U.K. The Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 is amended as follows.

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I47 Sch. 8 para. 61 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

62 U.K. In section 27 (members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland engaged on other police service), in subsection (1)—

(a) in paragraph (cb), for “member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”;

(b) omit paragraph (cc).

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I48 Sch. 8 para. 62 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47) U.K.

63 U.K. In the Northern Ireland Act 1998, in Schedule 3 (reserved matters), in paragraph 9(1), for sub-paragraph (g) substitute—

“(g) the National Crime Agency;”.

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I49 Sch. 8 para. 63 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33) U.K.

64 U.K. The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 is amended as follows.

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I50 Sch. 8 para. 64 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

65 U.K. In section 20 (supply of information to Secretary of State), in subsection (1)(b), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

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I51 Sch. 8 para. 65 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

66 (1) Section 21 (supply of information by Secretary of State) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) the National Crime Agency, for use in connection with the discharge of any function of that Agency;”.

(3) Omit subsection (4).

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I52 Sch. 8 para. 66 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) U.K.

67 U.K. The Terrorism Act 2000 is amended as follows.

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I53 Sch. 8 para. 67 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

68 U.K. In section 19 (disclosure of information: duty), in subsection (7B), for “member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I54 Sch. 8 para. 68 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

69 U.K. In section 20 (disclosure of information: permission), in subsection (5), for “member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I55 Sch. 8 para. 69 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

70 U.K. In section 21ZA (arrangements with prior consent), in subsection (5), for “member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I56 Sch. 8 para. 70 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

71 U.K. In section 21ZB (disclosure after entering into arrangements), in subsection (4), for “member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I57 Sch. 8 para. 71 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

72 U.K. In section 21A (failure to disclosure: regulated sector), in subsection (14), for “member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I58 Sch. 8 para. 72 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

73 U.K. In section 21B (protected disclosures), in subsection (7), for “member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I59 Sch. 8 para. 73 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

74 (1) Section 21C (disclosures to SOCA) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In the title for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

(3) In subsections (1) and (2), for “member of staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I60 Sch. 8 para. 74 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

75 U.K. In section 21D (tipping off: regulated sector), in subsection (2)(d), for “member of staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I61 Sch. 8 para. 75 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

76 U.K. In Schedule 14 (exercise of officers' powers), in paragraph 4 (information), for sub-paragraph (1)(d) substitute—

“(d) to the National Crime Agency;”.

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I62 Sch. 8 para. 76 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23) U.K.

77 U.K. The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 is amended as follows.

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I63 Sch. 8 para. 77 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F2 78 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F2 Sch. 8 para. 78 repealed (30.8.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 Pt. 8 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/940, reg. 2(1)(h)(ii) (with reg. 2(2))

79 U.K. In section 17 (exclusion of matters from legal proceedings), in subsection (3), omit paragraph (c).

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I64 Sch. 8 para. 79 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

80 U.K. In section 19 (offence for unauthorised disclosures), in subsection (2), omit paragraph (c).

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I65 Sch. 8 para. 80 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

F3 81 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F3 Sch. 8 para. 81 repealed (22.7.2020) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 Pt. 8 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(e)(iv)

82 U.K. In section 32 (authorisation of intrusive surveillance), in subsection (6), for paragraph (k) substitute—

“(k) the Director General of the National Crime Agency and any National Crime Agency officer who is designated for the purposes of this paragraph by that Director General;”.

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I66 Sch. 8 para. 82 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

83 (1) Section 33 (rules of grant of authorisations) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1A), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

(3) In subsection (3A)—

(a) for “The Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ The Director General of the National Crime Agency ”;

(b) for “member of staff of the Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

(4) In subsection (5)(a), for “member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I67 Sch. 8 para. 83 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

84 (1) Section 34 (grant of authorisation in the senior officer's absence) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(a), for “member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

(3) In subsection (4)(j), for “Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

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I68 Sch. 8 para. 84 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

85 (1) Section 35 (notifications of authorisations for intrusive surveillance) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

(3) In subsection (10)—

(a) for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”;

(b) in paragraph (a), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

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I69 Sch. 8 para. 85 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

86 (1) Section 36 (approval required for authorisations to take effect) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) a National Crime Agency officer;”.

(3) In subsection (6)(b) and (d), for “Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

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I70 Sch. 8 para. 86 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

87 U.K. In section 37 (quashing of police and Revenue and Customs authorisations etc), in subsection (1), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) a National Crime Agency officer;”.

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I71 Sch. 8 para. 87 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

88 U.K. In section 40 (information to be provided to Surveillance Commissioners), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) every National Crime Agency officer,”.

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I72 Sch. 8 para. 88 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

89 U.K. In section 46 (restrictions on authorisations extending to Scotland), in subsection (3), for paragraph (db) substitute—

“(db) the National Crime Agency;”.

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I73 Sch. 8 para. 89 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

90 U.K. In section 49 (notices requiring disclosure), in subsection (1)(e), for “SOCA” (in each place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I74 Sch. 8 para. 90 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

91 (1) Section 51 (cases in which key required) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “SOCA” (in the first place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”;

(b) in paragraph (aa)—

(i) for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”;

(ii) for “Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

(3) In subsections (3) and (6), for “Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

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I75 Sch. 8 para. 91 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

92 U.K. In section 54 (tipping-off), in subsection (3)(a) and (b), for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I76 Sch. 8 para. 92 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

93 (1) Section 55 (general duties of specified authorities) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), for paragraph (ba) substitute—

“(ba) the Director General of the National Crime Agency;”.

(3) For subsection (3A) substitute—

“(3A) The power of the Director General of the National Crime Agency to delegate functions under paragraph 10 of Schedule 1 to the Crime and Courts Act 2013 does not apply in relation to the Director General's duties under this section.”.

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I77 Sch. 8 para. 93 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

94 U.K. In section 56 (interpretation of Part 3), in subsection (1)—

(a) in paragraph (a) of the definition of “the police”, for “member of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”;

(b) omit the definition of SOCA.

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I78 Sch. 8 para. 94 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

95 U.K. In section 58 (co-operation with and reports by section 57 Commissioner), in subsection (1), omit paragraph (b).

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I79 Sch. 8 para. 95 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

96 U.K. In section 65 (the Tribunal), in subsection (6), for paragraph (d) substitute—

“(d) the National Crime Agency;”.

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I80 Sch. 8 para. 96 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

97 U.K. In section 68 (Tribunal procedure), in subsection (7), omit paragraph (b).

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I81 Sch. 8 para. 97 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

98 (1) Section 76A (foreign surveillance operations) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (6)(a), for “Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

(3) In subsection (11), in the definition of “United Kingdom officer”, for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) a National Crime Agency officer;”.

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I82 Sch. 8 para. 98 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

99 U.K. In Schedule 1 (relevant public authorities), in Part 1 (relevant authorities for purposes of sections 28 and 29), for paragraph 2 substitute—

“2 The National Crime Agency.”.

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I83 Sch. 8 para. 99 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

100 (1) Schedule 2 (persons having the appropriate permission) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 2 (data obtained under warrant etc), in sub-paragraphs (3) and (5), for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency, ”.

(3) In paragraph 4 (data obtained under statute by other persons but without a warrant), in sub-paragraph (2), for “SOCA” (in each place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

(4) In paragraph 5 (data obtained without the exercise of statutory powers), in sub-paragraph (3)(b), for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

(5) In paragraph 6 (general requirements relating to the appropriate permission), in sub-paragraphs (3A) and (6), for “member of staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I84 Sch. 8 para. 100 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36) U.K.

101 U.K. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is amended as follows.

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I85 Sch. 8 para. 101 in force at 27.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1042, art. 3(l)

102 U.K. In section 23 (information supplied by, or relating to, bodies dealing with security matters), in subsection (3), after paragraph (m) insert—

“(n) the National Crime Agency.”.

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I86 Sch. 8 para. 102 in force at 27.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1042, art. 3(l)

103 U.K. In section 84 (interpretation), in the definition of “government department”—

(a) omit “or” at the end of paragraph (b);

(b) after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) the National Crime Agency, or”.

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I87 Sch. 8 para. 103 in force at 27.5.2013 by S.I. 2013/1042, art. 3(l)

104 U.K. In Schedule 1 (public authorities), in Part 6 (other public bodies and offices: general), omit the entry relating to the National Policing Improvement Agency.

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I88 Sch. 8 para. 104 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43) U.K.

105 (1) Section 71 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (access to driver licensing records) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) omit “to the National Policing Improvement Agency”;

(b) for “members of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officers ”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) omit “to the National Policing Improvement Agency”;

(b) in paragraph (a)—

(i) after “which” insert “ information may be made available to ”;

(ii) for “members of the staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officers ”;

(iii) omit “may be given access to the information”;

(c) in paragraph (b), for “to which they have been given access” substitute “ made available to them ”.

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I89 Sch. 8 para. 105 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001 (c. 3) U.K.

106 U.K. In section 18 of the Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001 (register of registration plate suppliers), in subsection (7) omit “to the National Policing Improvement Agency”.

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I90 Sch. 8 para. 106 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16) U.K.

107 U.K. In section 97 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (regulations for police forces), in subsection (4), omit paragraph (a).

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I91 Sch. 8 para. 107 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29) U.K.

108 U.K. The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 is amended as follows.

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I92 Sch. 8 para. 108 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

109 U.K. In section 2A (contribution to the reduction of crime), in subsections (2)(a) and (3)(a), for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I93 Sch. 8 para. 109 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

110 (1) Section 2B (SOCA and members of SOCA's staff) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) For the title substitute “ The National Crime Agency and its officers ”.

(3) Omit subsection (1).

(4) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “SOCA” (in the first place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”;

(b) for “SOCA” (in each other place) substitute “ that Agency ”.

(5) Omit subsection (3).

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I94 Sch. 8 para. 110 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

111 (1) Section 3 (accreditation and training of financial investigators) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), for “National Policing Improvement Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

(3) In subsection (2), at the end of paragraph (b) insert “, 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 accredited financial investigators,

are taken without regard to their effect on operations by the National Crime Agency or any other person.”.

(4) In subsection (7), for “National Policing Improvement Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

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I95 Sch. 8 para. 111 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

112 U.K. In section 41A (restraint orders: power to retain seized property etc), in subsection (3), for paragraph (d) substitute—

“(d) a National Crime Agency officer,”.

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I96 Sch. 8 para. 112 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

113 U.K. In section 55 (sums received by designated officer), in subsection (8), for paragraph (h) substitute—

“(h) a National Crime Agency officer,”.

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I97 Sch. 8 para. 113 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

114 U.K. In section 72 (serious default in England and Wales), in subsection (9)(ba)—

(a) for “member of staff of SOCA” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”;

(b) for “SOCA” (in the second place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I98 Sch. 8 para. 114 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

115 U.K. In section 120A (restraint orders: power to retain seized property etc), in subsection (3), for paragraph (c)—

“(c) a National Crime Agency officer;”.

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I99 Sch. 8 para. 115 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

116 U.K. In section 139 (serious default in Scotland), in subsection (9)(ca)—

(a) for “member of staff of SOCA” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”;

(b) for “SOCA” (in the second place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I100 Sch. 8 para. 116 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

117 U.K. In section 190A (restraint orders: power to retain seized property etc — Northern Ireland), in subsection (3), for paragraph (d)—

“(d) a National Crime Agency officer;”.

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I101 Sch. 8 para. 117 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

118 U.K. In section 195S (Codes of practice: Secretary of State), in subsection (1)(c), for “members of staff of SOCA” substitute “ NCA officers ”.

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I102 Sch. 8 para. 118 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

119 U.K. In section 203 (sums received by chief clerk), in subsection (8), for paragraph (h)—

“(h) a National Crime Agency officer.”.

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I103 Sch. 8 para. 119 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

120 U.K. In section 220 (serious default in Northern Ireland), in subsection (9)(ba)—

(a) for “member of staff of SOCA” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”;

(b) for “SOCA” (in the second place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I104 Sch. 8 para. 120 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

121 U.K. In section 316 (general interpretation), in subsection (1), in paragraphs (a) and (c) of the definition of “enforcement authority”, for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I105 Sch. 8 para. 121 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

122 (1) Section 317 (SOCA's general Revenue functions) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In the title, for “SOCA's” substitute “ The National Crime Agency's ”.

(3) For “SOCA” (in each place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I106 Sch. 8 para. 122 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

123 U.K. In section 318 (revenue functions regarding employment), for “SOCA” (in each place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I107 Sch. 8 para. 123 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

124 U.K. In section 319 (source of income), for “SOCA” (in each place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I108 Sch. 8 para. 124 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

125 (1) Section 321 (SOCA's functions: transfers of value) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In the title, for “SOCA's” substitute “ The National Crime Agency's ”.

(3) For “SOCA” (in each place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I109 Sch. 8 para. 125 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

126 (1) Section 322 (SOCA's functions: certain settlements) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In the title, for “SOCA's” substitute “ The National Crime Agency's ”.

(3) For “SOCA” (in each place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I110 Sch. 8 para. 126 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

127 U.K. In section 324 (exercise of Revenue functions), for “SOCA” (in each place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I111 Sch. 8 para. 127 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

128 (1) In section 325 (declarations), in subsection (2)— U.K.

(a) for “member of SOCA's staff” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”;

(b) for “any of SOCA's functions” substitute “ any function of the National Crime Agency ”;

(c) for “Director General of SOCA” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

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I112 Sch. 8 para. 128 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

129 U.K. In section 330 (failure to disclose; regulated sector), in subsection (4)(b), for “the Director General of SOCA” substitute “ the Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

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I113 Sch. 8 para. 129 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

130 U.K. In section 331 (failure to disclose: nominated officers in the regulated sector), in subsection (4), for “the Director General of SOCA” substitute “ the Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

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I114 Sch. 8 para. 130 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

131 U.K. In section 332 (failure to disclose: other nominated officers), in subsection (4), for “the Director General of SOCA” substitute “ the Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

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I115 Sch. 8 para. 131 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

132 U.K. In section 333A (tipping off: regulated sector), in subsection (2)(d), for “member of staff of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I116 Sch. 8 para. 132 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

133 U.K. In section 336 (nominated officer: consent), in subsections (2)(a), (3)(a) and (4)(a), for “Director General of SOCA” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

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I117 Sch. 8 para. 133 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

134 U.K. In section 339ZA (disclosures to SOCA)—

(a) in the title, for “SOCA” substitute “ the NCA ”;

(b) for “Director General of the Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

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I118 Sch. 8 para. 134 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

135 U.K. In section 340 (interpretation), in subsection (13), for “Director General of SOCA” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

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I119 Sch. 8 para. 135 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

136 U.K. In section 351 (applications for orders: supplementary), in subsection (5), for “member of SOCA's staff” (in each place) substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I120 Sch. 8 para. 136 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

137 U.K. In section 352 (search and seizure warrants), in subsection (5)—

(a) in paragraph (b), for “member of SOCA's staff or” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer or a member ”;

(b) in paragraph (d), for “member of SOCA's staff” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I121 Sch. 8 para. 137 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

138 U.K. In section 353 (requirements where production order not available), in subsection (10)—

(a) in paragraph (b), for “member of SOCA's staff or” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer or a member ”;

(b) in paragraph (d), for “member of SOCA's staff” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I122 Sch. 8 para. 138 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

139 U.K. In section 357 (disclosure orders), for “member of SOCA's staff” (in each place) substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I123 Sch. 8 para. 139 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

140 U.K. In section 362 (supplementary), in subsection (4A), for “member of SOCA's staff” (in each place) substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I124 Sch. 8 para. 140 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

141 U.K. In section 369 (supplementary), for “member of SOCA's staff” (in each place) substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I125 Sch. 8 para. 141 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

142 U.K. In section 375 (supplementary), in subsection (4), for “member of SOCA's staff” (in each place) substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I126 Sch. 8 para. 142 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

143 U.K. In section 377 (code of practice of Secretary of State etc), in subsection (1), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—

“(a) the Director General of the National Crime Agency;

(b) other National Crime Agency officers;”.

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I127 Sch. 8 para. 143 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

144 (1) Section 378 (officers) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) a National Crime Agency officer;”.

(3) In subsection (2), for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) a senior National Crime Agency officer;”.

(4) In subsection (3)—

(a) in paragraph (a), for “member of SOCA's staff” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”;

(b) in paragraph (b), for “senior member of SOCA's staff” substitute “ senior National Crime Agency officer ”.

(5) In subsection (5), for “Director General of SOCA” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

(6) In subsection (6A), for “a member of SOCA's staff” substitute “ a National Crime Agency officer ”.

(7) In subsection (8)—

(a) for “senior member of SOCA's staff” substitute “ senior National Crime Agency officer ”;

(b) in paragraph (a), for “Director General of SOCA” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”;

(c) in paragraph (b), for “member of SOCA's staff” substitute “ other National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I128 Sch. 8 para. 144 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

145 U.K. In section 416 (other interpretative provisions), in subsection (2), for “member of SOCA's staff” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I129 Sch. 8 para. 145 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

146 U.K. In section 438 (disclosure of information by certain directors), in subsection (1)(fa), for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I130 Sch. 8 para. 146 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

147 U.K. In section 439 (disclosure of information to Lord Advocate and to Scottish Ministers), in subsection (5)(b), for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”.

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I131 Sch. 8 para. 147 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

148 U.K. In section 443 (enforcement in different parts of the United Kingdom), in subsection (3), for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency or its officers ”.

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I132 Sch. 8 para. 148 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

149 U.K. In section 444 (external requests and orders), in subsection (4), for paragraph (d) substitute—

“(d) the National Crime Agency;”.

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I133 Sch. 8 para. 149 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

150 U.K. In section 445 (external investigations), for “SOCA” substitute “ the National Crime Agency or its officers ”.

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I134 Sch. 8 para. 150 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

151 (1) In section 449 (SOCA's staff: pseudonyms) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In the title, for “SOCA's staff” substitute “ NCA officers ”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a), for “member of SOCA's staff” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”;

(b) in paragraph (a), for “by SOCA to do anything” substitute “ to do anything on behalf of the National Crime Agency ”;

(c) in paragraph (b), for “member of SOCA's staff” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

(4) In subsection (2), for “member of the SOCA's staff” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

(5) In subsections (3) (in each place) and (4), for “member of SOCA's staff” substitute “ National Crime Agency officer ”.

(6) In subsection (6)—

(a) for “a member of SOCA's staff” substitute “ an NCA officer ”;

(b) for “SOCA” substitute “ the Director General of the NCA ”.

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I135 Sch. 8 para. 151 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

152 U.K. In Schedule 8 (forms of declarations)—

(a) for “SOCA” (in the first place) substitute “ the National Crime Agency ”;

(b) for “SOCA” (in the second place) substitute “ that Agency ”;

(c) for “its” substitute “that Agency's”.

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I136 Sch. 8 para. 152 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Police Reform Act 2002 (c. 30) U.K.

153 (1) In section 9 of the Police Reform Act 2002 (the Independent Police Complaints Commission), in subsection (3)— U.K.

(a) in paragraph (da), omit “is or”;

(b) in paragraph (db), omit “is or”;

(c) after paragraph (db) substitute—

“(dc) the person is, or has been, a National Crime Agency officer;”.

(2) In Schedule 3 to that Act (handling of complaints and conduct matters etc), in paragraph 19F(7), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) the National Crime Agency.”

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I137 Sch. 8 para. 153 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42) U.K.

154 U.K. In section 94 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Part 2: supply of information to Secretary of State etc for verification), in subsection (3), for paragraphs (b) and (c) substitute—

“(b) the Director General of the National Crime Agency.”

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I138 Sch. 8 para. 154 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) U.K.

155 (1) Section 59A of the Energy Act 2004 (constables serving with SOCA) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In the title, for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” (in the first place) substitute “ National Crime Agency ”;

(b) in paragraph (a), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

(4) In subsection (2), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ Director General of the National Crime Agency ”.

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I139 Sch. 8 para. 155 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11) U.K.

156 U.K. In section 20 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005, in section 20 (public interest disclosure), in subsection (7)(a), for “national Policing Improvement Agency” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.

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I140 Sch. 8 para. 156 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15) U.K.

157 U.K. The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 is amended as follows.

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I141 Sch. 8 para. 157 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

158 U.K. Omit Part 1 (the Serious Organised Crime Agency).

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I142 Sch. 8 para. 158 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

159 U.K. In section 62 (disclosure notices), in subsection (2), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) a National Crime Agency officer who is for the time being designated under section 9 or 10 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013, or”.

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I143 Sch. 8 para. 159 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

160 U.K. In section 82 (protection of persons involved in investigations or proceedings), in subsection (5), for paragraph (d) substitute—

“(d) the Director General of the National Crime Agency;”.

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I144 Sch. 8 para. 160 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

161 (1) Section 153 (disclosure of information about insurance status of vehicles) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), for “NPIA for it to process” substitute “ the Secretary of State for processing ”.

(3) In subsection (3)(a) and (b), for “NPIA” substitute “ the Secretary of State ”.

(4) In subsection (4), omit the definition of “NPIA”.

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I145 Sch. 8 para. 161 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

162 (1) Section 172 (orders and regulations) is amended in accordance with this paragraph. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4), omit “1(3),”.

(3) In subsection (5), omit paragraphs (a) and (b).

(4) In subsection (8), omit paragraph (a).

(5) In subsection (13), omit paragraph (a).

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I146 Sch. 8 para. 162 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

163 U.K. In section 175 (penalties for offences: transitional modification for England and Wales), in subsection (3), in the table—

(a) omit the two entries relating to section 51;

(b) omit the two entries relating to section 57.

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I147 Sch. 8 para. 163 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

164 U.K. In section 177 (interpretation), omit subsection (1).

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I148 Sch. 8 para. 164 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

165 U.K. In Schedule 5 (persons specified for the purposes of section 82: protection of persons involved in investigations or proceedings), after paragraph 17 insert—

“17A A person who is or has been a National Crime Agency officer.”.

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I149 Sch. 8 para. 165 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19) U.K.

166 U.K. In the Gambling Act 2005, in Part 2 of Schedule 6 (exchange of information: enforcement and regulatory bodies)—

(a) after the entry for the Horserace Betting Levy Board insert— “ The National Crime Agency ”;

(b) omit the entry relating to the Serious Organised Crime Agency.

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I150 Sch. 8 para. 166 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48) U.K.

167 U.K. The Police and Justice Act 2006 is amended as follows.

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I151 Sch. 8 para. 167 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

168 U.K. Omit section 1 (National Policing Improvement Agency).

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I152 Sch. 8 para. 168 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

169 U.K. In section 13 (supply of information to police etc by Registrar General), in subsection (1)(c), for “Serious Organised Crime Agency” substitute “ National Crime Agency ”.

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I153 Sch. 8 para. 169 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

170 U.K. Omit Schedule 1 (National Policing Improvement Agency).

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I154 Sch. 8 para. 170 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 10) U.K.

171 U.K. The Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 is amended as follows.

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I155 Sch. 8 para. 171 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

172 U.K. In Schedule 4 (the Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland), in paragraph 2(1) (disqualification for appointment as Commissioner)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (h)(ii), omit “or”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (i)—

(i) omit “is or”;

(ii) at the end insert “ or ”;

(c) after sub-paragraph (i) insert—

“(j) is or has been a National Crime Agency officer.”.

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I156 Sch. 8 para. 172 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (c. 19) U.K.

173 U.K. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 is amended as follows.

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I157 Sch. 8 para. 173 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

174 U.K. In section 13 (application to police forces), in subsection (3)(g), for the words from “seconded” to “treated” substitute “ seconded to the National Crime Agency to serve as a National Crime Agency officer is to be treated ”.

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I158 Sch. 8 para. 174 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

175 U.K. In Schedule 1 (list of Government Departments etc), after the entry relating to the National Archives of Scotland insert— “ National Crime Agency ”.

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I159 Sch. 8 para. 175 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27) U.K.

176 U.K. The Serious Crime Act 2007 is amended as follows.

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I160 Sch. 8 para. 176 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

177 U.K. In section 5 (type of provision that may be made by orders), in subsection (7), for paragraph (b) of the definition of “a law enforcement officer”, substitute—

“(b) a National Crime Agency officer who is for the time being designated under section 9 or 10 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013;”.

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I161 Sch. 8 para. 177 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

178 U.K. In section 39 (compliance with orders: authorised monitors), in subsection (10), for paragraph (b) of the definition of “law enforcement agency”, substitute—

“(b) the National Crime Agency;”.

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I162 Sch. 8 para. 178 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Crime and Security Act 2010 (c. 17) U.K.

179 U.K. In section 31 of the Crime and Security Act 2010 (guidance), in subsection (3)—

(a) at the end of paragraph (a) insert “ and ”;

(b) omit paragraph (b).

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I163 Sch. 8 para. 179 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Equality Act 2010 (c. 15) U.K.

180 U.K. The Equality Act 2010 is amended as follows.

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I164 Sch. 8 para. 180 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

181 U.K. In section 42 (identity of employer), in subsections (4) and (5), for “SOCA” substitute “ NCA ”.

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I165 Sch. 8 para. 181 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

182 U.K. In section 43 (interpretation), for subsection (5) substitute—

“(5) NCA” means the National Crime Agency; and a reference to a constable at NCA is a reference to a constable seconded to it to serve as an NCA officer.”

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I166 Sch. 8 para. 182 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

183 U.K. In Schedule 19 (public authorities), in Part 1 (general), omit “The Serious Organised Crime Agency.”

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I167 Sch. 8 para. 183 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13) U.K.

184 U.K. In section 65 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (disqualification from election or holding office as police and crime commissioner: police grounds), omit subsection (1)(h)(v).

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I168 Sch. 8 para. 184 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9) U.K.

185 U.K. In section 95 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (effect on police and other records of disregard of conviction or caution), in subsection (5), in the definition of the names database, for “National Policing Improvement Agency” substitute “ Secretary of State ”.

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I169 Sch. 8 para. 185 in force at 7.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)