Criminal Finances Act 2017

Section 53

SCHEDULE 5 U.K. Minor and consequential amendments

Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 52) U.K.

1 U.K. In section 19B of the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 (actions for recovery of property obtained through unlawful conduct etc), after subsection (4) insert—

“(4A) Subsection (4) is subject to section 13(5) of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 (which provides that, in the case of property obtained through unlawful conduct relating to a gross human rights abuse or violation, proceedings cannot be brought after the end of the period of 20 years from the date on which the conduct constituting the commission of the abuse or violation occurs).”

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I2 Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(a)

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

2 (1) Section 27A of the Limitation Act 1980 (actions for recovery of property obtained through unlawful conduct etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (4) insert—

“(4A) Subsection (4) is subject to section 13(5) of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 (which provides that, in the case of property obtained through unlawful conduct relating to a gross human rights abuse or violation, proceedings cannot be brought after the end of the period of 20 years from the date on which the conduct constituting the commission of the abuse or violation occurs).”

(3) In subsection (8), after paragraph (d) insert—

“(e) Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, or

(f) the Financial Conduct Authority.”

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I4 Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(a)

Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (c. 27) U.K.

3 (1) Section 18 of the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (enforcement of UK judgments in other parts of UK) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(f), at the end insert “ or an unexplained wealth order made under that Part (see sections 362A and 396A of that Act) ”.

(3) In subsection (2)(g)—

(a) after “investigation” insert “ , a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”;

(b) for “meaning” substitute “ meanings ”.

(4) In subsection (3) for “and (4ZA)” substitute “ , (4ZA) and (4ZB) ”.

(5) After subsection (4ZA) insert—

“(4ZB) This section applies to the following orders made by a magistrates' court in England and Wales or Northern Ireland—

(a) an account freezing order made under section 303Z3 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002;

(b) an order for the forfeiture of money made under section 303Z14 of that Act;

(c) an account freezing order made under paragraph 10S of Schedule 1 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001;

(d) an order for the forfeiture of money made under paragraph 10Z2 of that Schedule.”

(6) In subsection (5)(d), for the words after “measure” substitute “other than an order of any of the following kinds—

(i) a freezing order of the kind mentioned in paragraph (a) or (c) of subsection (4ZB) made (in Scotland) by the sheriff (in addition to such orders made by a magistrates' court in England and Wales or Northern Ireland);

(ii) an order for the making of an interim payment;

(iii) an interim order made in connection with the civil recovery of proceeds of unlawful conduct;

(iv) an interim freezing order under section 362J of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002;

(v) an interim freezing order under section 396J of that Act.”

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 5 para. 3 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I6 Sch. 5 para. 3 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I7 Sch. 5 para. 3 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I8 Sch. 5 para. 3 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(a)

Criminal Justice Act 1987 (c. 38) U.K.

4 U.K. In section 1 of the Criminal Justice Act 1987 (establishment of the Serious Fraud Office), in subsection (6A)—

(a) for “Part 5” substitute “ Part 2, 4, 5, 7 ”;

(b) for the words in brackets substitute “ confiscation proceedings in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, civil recovery proceedings, money laundering and investigations ”.

Commencement Information

I9 Sch. 5 para. 4 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I10 Sch. 5 para. 4 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(b)

I11 Sch. 5 para. 4 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(b)

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

5 U.K. In Article 72A of the Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (actions for recovery of property obtained through unlawful conduct etc), after paragraph (4) insert—

“(4A) Paragraph (4) is subject to section 13(5) of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 (which provides that, in the case of property obtained through unlawful conduct relating to a gross human rights abuse or violation, proceedings cannot be brought after the end of the period of 20 years from the date on which the conduct constituting the commission of the abuse or violation occurs).”

Commencement Information

I12 Sch. 5 para. 5 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I13 Sch. 5 para. 5 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(c)

Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29) U.K.

6 U.K. The Data Protection Act 1998 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I14 Sch. 5 para. 6 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I15 Sch. 5 para. 6 in force at 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(m)

7 U.K. In Schedule 2 (conditions relevant for purposes of the first principle: processing of any personal data), after paragraph 6 insert—

“7 The processing is necessary for the purposes of making a disclosure in good faith under a power conferred by—

(a) section 21CA of the Terrorism Act 2000 (disclosures between certain entities within regulated sector in relation to suspicion of commission of terrorist financing offence or for purposes of identifying terrorist property), or

(b) section 339ZB of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (disclosures between certain entities within regulated sector in relation to money laundering suspicion).”

Commencement Information

I16 Sch. 5 para. 7 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I17 Sch. 5 para. 7 in force at 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(m)

8 U.K. In Schedule 3 (conditions relevant for purposes of the first principle: processing of sensitive personal data), after paragraph 7A insert—

“7B The processing is necessary for the purposes of making a disclosure in good faith under a power conferred by—

(a) section 21CA of the Terrorism Act 2000 (disclosures between certain entities within regulated sector in relation to suspicion of commission of terrorist financing offence or for purposes of identifying terrorist property), or

(b) section 339ZB of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (disclosures within regulated sector in relation to money laundering suspicion).”

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I18 Sch. 5 para. 8 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I19 Sch. 5 para. 8 in force at 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(m)

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

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

Commencement Information

I20 Sch. 5 para. 9 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I21 Sch. 5 para. 9 in force at 31.10.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(n)

I22 Sch. 5 para. 9 in force at 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(c)

10 U.K. In section 21G (tipping off: other permitted disclosures)—

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

(b) after that paragraph insert—

“(aa) made in good faith by virtue of section 21CA (disclosures within the regulated sector); or”.

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I23 Sch. 5 para. 10 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I24 Sch. 5 para. 10 in force at 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(o)

11 U.K. In section 115 (officers' powers)—

(a) for “sections 25 to 31” substitute “ Schedule 1 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (forfeiture of terrorist property) ”;

(b) after “Schedule 7” insert “ to this Act (port and border controls) ”.

Commencement Information

I25 Sch. 5 para. 11 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I26 Sch. 5 para. 11 in force at 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(o)

12 U.K. In section 121 (interpretation), insert at the appropriate place—

““counter-terrorism financial investigator” is to be read in accordance with section 63F;”.

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I27 Sch. 5 para. 12 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I28 Sch. 5 para. 12 in force at 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(o)

13 U.K. In Schedule 14 (exercise of officers' powers)—

(a) for “terrorist cash”, in each place, substitute “ terrorist property ”;

(b) in paragraph 1(a), after “provisions” insert “(including when referred to in those provisions as an “ enforcement officer ” or a “senior officer”)”.

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I29 Sch. 5 para. 13 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I30 Sch. 5 para. 13 in force at 31.10.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(p)

I31 Sch. 5 para. 13 in force at 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(c)

Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24) U.K.

14 U.K. The Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I32 Sch. 5 para. 14 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I33 Sch. 5 para. 14 in force at 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(c)

15 (1) Section 1 (forfeiture of terrorist cash) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading, for “cash” substitute “ property ”.

(3) In subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “cash” substitute “ property ”.

(4) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “any cash” substitute “ property ”;

(b) for “the cash” substitute “ the property ”.

Commencement Information

I34 Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I35 Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(c)

16 (1) Schedule 1 (forfeiture of terrorist cash) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading of the Schedule, for “cash” substitute “ property ”.

(3) In the heading of Part 1, after “Introductory” insert “ : forfeiture of terrorist cash ”.

(4) In paragraph 1(1), after “Schedule” insert “ (other than Parts 4A and 4B) ”.

(5) In the heading of Part 2, after “Detention” insert “ of terrorist cash ”.

(6) In paragraph 3(3A), in the words before paragraph (a), after “application to” insert “a magistrates' court,”.

(7) In paragraph 5, in sub-paragraph (1), for “this Schedule” substitute “ any provision of this Schedule other than Part 2A ”.

(8) In that paragraph, omit sub-paragraph (4).

(9) In the heading of Part 3, after “Forfeiture” insert “ of terrorist cash ”.

(10) In paragraph 8(1), for “this Schedule” substitute “ paragraph 6 ”.

(11) In the heading of Part 4, after “Miscellaneous” insert “ : terrorist cash ”.

(12) After paragraph 9 insert—

“Restrictions on release U.K.

9A Cash is not to be released under any power or duty conferred or imposed by this Schedule (and so is to continue to be detained)—

(a) if an application for its forfeiture under paragraph 6, or for its release under paragraph 9, is made, until any proceedings in pursuance of the application (including any proceedings on appeal) are concluded;

(b) if (in the United Kingdom or elsewhere) proceedings are started against any person for an offence with which the cash is connected, until the proceedings are concluded.”

(13) In paragraph 10, in sub-paragraph (1) after “Schedule,” insert “ and the cash is not otherwise forfeited in pursuance of a cash forfeiture notice, ”.

(14) In that paragraph, after sub-paragraph (8) insert—

“(8A) If any cash is detained under this Schedule and part only of the cash is forfeited in pursuance of a cash forfeiture notice, this paragraph has effect in relation to the other part.”

(15) After paragraph 10Z8 (inserted by section 42) insert—

“PART 4D U.K. Proceedings under this Schedule

Powers for prosecutors to appear in proceedings U.K.

10Z9 (1) The Director of Public Prosecutions or the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland may appear for a person mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) in proceedings under this Schedule if the Director—

(a) is asked by, or on behalf of, the person to do so, and

(b) considers it appropriate to do so.

(2) The persons referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—

(a) a constable;

(b) a counter-terrorism financial investigator;

(c) the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs;

(d) an officer of Revenue and Customs;

(e) an immigration officer.

(3) The Director of Public Prosecutions may authorise a person (generally or specifically) to carry out the functions of the Director under sub-paragraph (1) if the person is—

(a) a member of the Director's staff;

(b) a person providing services under arrangements made by the Director.

(4) The Director of Public Prosecutions and the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland may charge fees for the provision of services under this paragraph.”

Commencement Information

I36 Sch. 5 para. 16 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I37 Sch. 5 para. 16 in force at 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(c)

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

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

Commencement Information

I38 Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I39 Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at 31.10.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(q)

I40 Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at 30.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 2(g)

I41 Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(w)

I42 Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at 16.4.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 4(c)

I43 Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at 28.6.2021 for specified purposes for N.I. by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(d)

18 (1) Section 2A (contribution to the reduction of crime) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) omit “or” before paragraph (e);

(b) after paragraph (e) insert—

“(f) Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, or

(g) the Financial Conduct Authority.”

(3) In subsection (3)—

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

(b) after paragraph (c) insert “, and

(d) in the case of Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs or the Financial Conduct Authority, the Treasury.”

Commencement Information

I44 Sch. 5 para. 18 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I45 Sch. 5 para. 18 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I46 Sch. 5 para. 18 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(e)

19 (1) Section 2C (prosecuting authorities) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), after “5,” insert “ 7 ”.

(3) In subsection (3A), after “302A” insert “ , 303X or 303Z19 ”.

Commencement Information

I47 Sch. 5 para. 19 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I48 Sch. 5 para. 19 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(e)

I49 Sch. 5 para. 19(1) in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(d)

I50 Sch. 5 para. 19(2) in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(d)

20 U.K. In section 7 (recoverable amount for purposes of confiscation order in England and Wales), in subsection (4)—

(a) in paragraph (b), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

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

(c) in paragraph (c), after “298(2)” insert “ , 303O(3), 303R(3) or 303Z14(4) ”;

(d) after paragraph (c) insert “, and

(d) any property which is the forfeitable property in relation to an order under section 303Q(1).”

Commencement Information

I51 Sch. 5 para. 20 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I52 Sch. 5 para. 20(a)(c)(d) in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)

I53 Sch. 5 para. 20(a)(c)(d) in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(ii)

I54 Sch. 5 para. 20(b) in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(c)

21 U.K. In section 47G (appropriate approval for exercise of search and seizure powers in England and Wales), in subsection (3)(c), after “investigator”, in the first place it occurs, insert “ who does not fall within any of the preceding paragraphs ”.

Commencement Information

I55 Sch. 5 para. 21 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I56 Sch. 5 para. 21 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

22 (1) Section 82 (meaning of free property for purposes of Part 2) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(f), for “or 298(2)” substitute “ , 298(2), 303L(1), 303O(3), 303R(3), 303Z3 or 303Z14(4) ”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) in paragraph (a), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) (as amended by section 34(2) of this Act), for “or 298(4)” substitute “ , 298(4) or 303O(9) ”;

(c) after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) it is the forfeitable property in relation to an order under section 303Q(1).”

Commencement Information

I57 Sch. 5 para. 22 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I58 Sch. 5 para. 22 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I59 Sch. 5 para. 22 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

23 U.K. In section 93 (recoverable amount for purposes of confiscation order in Scotland), in subsection (4)—

(a) in paragraph (b), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

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

(c) in paragraph (c), after “298(2)” insert “ , 303O(3), 303R(3) or 303Z14(4) ”;

(d) after paragraph (c) insert “, and

(d) any property which is the forfeitable property in relation to an order under section 303Q(1).”

Commencement Information

I60 Sch. 5 para. 23 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I61 Sch. 5 para. 23(a)(c)(d) in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)

I62 Sch. 5 para. 23(a)(c)(d) in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(ii)

I63 Sch. 5 para. 23(b) in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(c)

24 (1) Section 148 (meaning of free property for purposes of Part 3) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(f), for “or 298(2)” substitute “ , 298(2), 303L(1), 303O(3), 303R(3), 303Z3 or 303Z14(4) ”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) in paragraph (a), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) (as amended by section 34(3) of this Act), for “or 298(4)” substitute “ , 298(4) or 303O(9) ”;

(c) after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) it is the forfeitable property in relation to an order under section 303Q(1).”

Commencement Information

I64 Sch. 5 para. 24 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I65 Sch. 5 para. 24 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I66 Sch. 5 para. 24 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

25 U.K. In section 157 (recoverable amount for purposes of confiscation order in Northern Ireland), in subsection (4)—

(a) in paragraph (b), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

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

(c) in paragraph (c), after “298(2)” insert “ , 303O(3), 303R(3) or 303Z14(4) ”;

(d) after paragraph (c) insert “, and

(d) any property which is the forfeitable property in relation to an order under section 303Q(1).”

Commencement Information

I67 Sch. 5 para. 25 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I68 Sch. 5 para. 25 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(d)(i)

I69 Sch. 5 para. 25 in force at 16.4.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(d)(ii)

26 U.K. In section 195G (appropriate approval for exercise of search and seizure powers in Northern Ireland), in subsection (3)(c), after “investigator”, in the first place it occurs, insert “ who does not fall within any of the preceding paragraphs ”.

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I70 Sch. 5 para. 26 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I71 Sch. 5 para. 26 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(f)

27 (1) Section 230 (meaning of free property for purposes of Part 4) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(f), for “or 298(2)” substitute “ , 298(2), 303L(1), 303O(3), 303R(3), 303Z3 or 303Z14(4) ”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) in paragraph (a), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) (as amended by section 34(4) of this Act), for “or 298(4)” substitute “ , 298(4) or 303O(9) ”;

(c) after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) it is the forfeitable property in relation to an order under section 303Q(1).”

Commencement Information

I72 Sch. 5 para. 27 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I73 Sch. 5 para. 27 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(d)(i)

I74 Sch. 5 para. 27 in force at 16.4.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(d)(ii)

28 U.K. In section 240 (general purpose of Part 5), in subsection (1)(b)—

(a) for “cash” substitute “ property ”;

(b) at the end insert “ and, in certain circumstances, to be forfeited by the giving of a notice ”.

Commencement Information

I75 Sch. 5 para. 28 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I76 Sch. 5 para. 28 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I77 Sch. 5 para. 28 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)

29 U.K. In section 241 (“unlawful conduct”), in subsection (3)(b), for “cash” substitute “ property ”.

Commencement Information

I78 Sch. 5 para. 29 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I79 Sch. 5 para. 29 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I80 Sch. 5 para. 29 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)

30 (1) Section 278 (limit on recovery) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (6A)—

(a) in paragraph (a), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

(b) in the words after paragraph (b), for “forfeiture notice” substitute “ notice ”.

(3) In subsection (7)—

(a) in paragraph (a), after “section 298” insert “ , 303O or 303Z14 ”;

(b) in the words after paragraph (b), for “section 298” substitute “ that section ”.

(4) After subsection (7) insert—

“(7A) If—

(a) an order is made under section 303Q instead of an order being made under section 303O for the forfeiture of recoverable property, and

(b) the enforcement authority subsequently seeks a recovery order in respect of related property,

the order under section 303Q is to be treated for the purposes of this section as if it were a recovery order obtained by the enforcement authority in respect of the property that was the forfeitable property in relation to the order under section 303Q.”

Commencement Information

I81 Sch. 5 para. 30 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I82 Sch. 5 para. 30 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I83 Sch. 5 para. 30 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I84 Sch. 5 para. 30 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)

31 U.K. In section 289 (searches), in subsection (5)(b) for “a customs officer” substitute “ an officer of Revenue and Customs ”.

Commencement Information

I85 Sch. 5 para. 31 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I86 Sch. 5 para. 31 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I87 Sch. 5 para. 31 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)

32 (1) Section 290 (prior approval) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4)(c), after “investigator”, in the first place it occurs, insert “ who does not fall within any of the preceding paragraphs ”.

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

“(6A) But the duty in subsection (6) does not apply if, during the course of exercising the powers conferred by section 289, the relevant officer seizes property by virtue of section 303J and the property so seized is detained for more than 48 hours (calculated in accordance with section 303K(5)).”

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I88 Sch. 5 para. 32 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I89 Sch. 5 para. 32 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I90 Sch. 5 para. 32 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I91 Sch. 5 para. 32 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)

33 U.K. In section 302 (compensation), in subsection (7A), for “or a constable” substitute “ , a constable, an SFO officer or a National Crime Agency officer ”.

Commencement Information

I92 Sch. 5 para. 33 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I93 Sch. 5 para. 33 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I94 Sch. 5 para. 33 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)

34 (1) Section 311 (insolvency) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) An application for an order for the further detention of any property to which subsection (3) applies may not be made under section 303L unless the appropriate court gives leave.

(2B) An application for the making of an account freezing order under section 303Z3 in respect of an account in which is held money to which subsection (3) applies, or an application under section 303Z4 for the extension of the period specified in such an order, may not be made unless the appropriate court gives leave.”

(3) In subsection (4), after “recovery order” insert “ , or to apply for an account freezing order under section 303Z3, ”.

Commencement Information

I95 Sch. 5 para. 34 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I96 Sch. 5 para. 34 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I97 Sch. 5 para. 34 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I98 Sch. 5 para. 34 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)

35 U.K. In section 312 (performance of functions of Scottish Ministers by constables in Scotland: excluded functions), in subsection (2), after paragraph (j) insert—

“(k) section 303B(3) (listed asset);

(l) section 303H(1) (code of practice);

(m) section 303O(1)(b) (forfeiture);

(n) section 303Y(3) (minimum value);

(o) section 303Z8(3) (minimum amount);

(p) section 303Z14(2)(b) (forfeiture).”

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I99 Sch. 5 para. 35 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I100 Sch. 5 para. 35 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)

I101 Sch. 5 para. 35 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(ii)

I102 Sch. 5 para. 35 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)

36 (1) Section 316 (general interpretation of Part 5) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the definition of “associated property”, after “property”” insert “ (in Chapter 2) ”;

(b) in the definition of “court”, for “Chapter 3” substitute “ Chapters 3, 3A and 3B ”;

(c) at the appropriate places insert—

““account forfeiture notice” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z9(3),”;

““account freezing order” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z1(3)(a),”;

““bank” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z7,”;

““building society” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z1(6),”;

““enforcement officer” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z1(6),”;

““listed asset” (in Chapter 3A) has the meaning given by section 303B,”;

““the minimum amount” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z8,”;

““the minimum value” (in Chapter 3A) has the meaning given by section 303Y,”;

““relevant court” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z1(6),”;

““relevant officer” (in Chapter 3A) has the meaning given by section 303C(9),”;

““senior officer” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z2(4),”.

(3) After subsection (9) insert—

“(10) References (in Chapter 3B) to an account being operated by or for a person are to be read in accordance with section 303Z1(3)(b).”

Commencement Information

I103 Sch. 5 para. 36 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I104 Sch. 5 para. 36 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I105 Sch. 5 para. 36 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I106 Sch. 5 para. 36 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)

37 (1) Section 333D (tipping off: other permitted disclosures) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

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

(b) after that paragraph insert—

“(aa) for the purposes of proceedings under section 336A (power of court to extend moratorium period);

(ab) made in good faith by virtue of section 339ZB (disclosures within the regulated sector); or”.

(3) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) Where an application is made to extend a moratorium period under section 336A, a person does not commit an offence under section 333A if—

(a) the disclosure is made to a customer or client of the person,

(b) the customer or client appears to the person making the disclosure to have an interest in the relevant property, and

(c) the disclosure contains only such information as is necessary for the purposes of notifying the customer or client that the application under section 336A has been made.

“Moratorium period” and “relevant property” have the meanings given in section 336D.”

Commencement Information

I107 Sch. 5 para. 37 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I108 Sch. 5 para. 37 in force at 31.10.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(r) (with reg. 1(4))

I109 Sch. 5 para. 37 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(h)

38 U.K. In section 340 (Part 7: interpretation), after subsection (14) insert—

“(15) “Further information order” means an order made under section 339ZH.”

Commencement Information

I110 Sch. 5 para. 38 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I111 Sch. 5 para. 38 in force at 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(s)

39 (1) Section 341 (investigations for purposes of Part 8) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3)—

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

(b) in paragraph (d), after “295” insert “ , 303K or 303L ”;

(c) at the end of paragraph (d) insert “, or

(e) property held in an account in relation to which an account freezing order made under section 303Z3 has effect.”

(3) After subsection (3A) insert—

“(3B) For the purposes of this Part a detained property investigation is an investigation for the purposes of Chapter 3A of Part 5 into—

(a) the derivation of property detained under that Chapter, or a part of such property, or

(b) whether property detained under that Chapter, or a part of such property, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct.

(3C) For the purposes of this Part a frozen funds investigation is an investigation for the purposes of Chapter 3B of Part 5 into—

(a) the derivation of money held in an account in relation to which an account freezing order made under section 303Z3 has effect (a “frozen account”) or of a part of such money, or

(b) whether money held in a frozen account, or a part of such money, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct.”

Commencement Information

I112 Sch. 5 para. 39 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I113 Sch. 5 para. 39 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)

I114 Sch. 5 para. 39 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(ii)

I115 Sch. 5 para. 39 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

40 U.K. In section 342 (offences of prejudicing investigation), in subsection (1), after “a detained cash investigation” insert “ , a detained property investigation, a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I116 Sch. 5 para. 40 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I117 Sch. 5 para. 40 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I118 Sch. 5 para. 40 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I119 Sch. 5 para. 40 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

41 U.K. In section 343 (judges), in subsection (2), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I120 Sch. 5 para. 41 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I121 Sch. 5 para. 41 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I122 Sch. 5 para. 41 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I123 Sch. 5 para. 41 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

42 U.K. In section 344 (courts), in paragraph (a), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I124 Sch. 5 para. 42 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I125 Sch. 5 para. 42 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I126 Sch. 5 para. 42 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I127 Sch. 5 para. 42 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

43 U.K. In section 345 (production orders), in subsection (2)(b), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I128 Sch. 5 para. 43 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I129 Sch. 5 para. 43 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I130 Sch. 5 para. 43 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I131 Sch. 5 para. 43 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

44 U.K. In section 346 (requirements for making of production order), in subsection (2), after paragraph (bb) insert—

“(bc) in the case of a detained property investigation into the derivation of property, the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bd) in the case of a detained property investigation into the intended use of property, the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;

(be) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the derivation of money held in an account in relation to which an account freezing order made under section 303Z3 has effect (a “frozen account”), the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bf) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the intended use of money held in a frozen account, the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;”.

Commencement Information

I132 Sch. 5 para. 44 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I133 Sch. 5 para. 44 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I134 Sch. 5 para. 44 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I135 Sch. 5 para. 44 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

45 U.K. In section 350 (government departments), in subsection (5)(a), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I136 Sch. 5 para. 45 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I137 Sch. 5 para. 45 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I138 Sch. 5 para. 45 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I139 Sch. 5 para. 45 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

46 U.K. In section 351 (production orders: supplementary), for subsection (5) substitute—

“(5) An application to discharge or vary a production order or an order to grant entry need not be made by the same appropriate officer that applied for the order (but must be made by an appropriate officer of the same description).

(5A) If the application for the order was, by virtue of an order under section 453, made by an accredited financial investigator of a particular description, the reference in subsection (5) to an appropriate officer of the same description is to another accredited financial investigator of that description.”

Commencement Information

I140 Sch. 5 para. 46 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I141 Sch. 5 para. 46 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I142 Sch. 5 para. 46 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

47 (1) Section 352 (search and seizure warrants) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(b), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

(3) In subsection (5)—

(a) at the beginning of paragraph (b) insert “ a Financial Conduct Authority officer, ”;

(b) in that paragraph, after “National Crime Agency officer” insert “ , an officer of Revenue and Customs ”;

(c) in paragraph (c), after “constable,” insert “ an SFO officer, ”;

(d) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(ca) a constable, an SFO officer, an accredited financial investigator or an officer of Revenue and Customs, if the warrant is sought for the purposes of a detained property investigation;

(cb) a constable, an SFO officer, an accredited financial investigator or an officer of Revenue and Customs, if the warrant is sought for the purposes of a frozen funds investigation;”.

(4) In subsection (7), for “paragraph (c)” substitute “ paragraphs (c), (ca) and (cb) ”.

Commencement Information

I143 Sch. 5 para. 47 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I144 Sch. 5 para. 47 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I145 Sch. 5 para. 47 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I146 Sch. 5 para. 47 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

48 (1) Section 353 (requirements where production order not available) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), after paragraph (bb) insert—

“(bc) in the case of a detained property investigation into the derivation of property, the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bd) in the case of a detained property investigation into the intended use of property, the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;

(be) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the derivation of money held in an account in relation to which an account freezing order made under section 303Z3 has effect (a “frozen account”), the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bf) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the intended use of money held in a frozen account, the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;”.

(3) In subsection (5)(a), after “(7B)” insert “ , (7C), (7D), (7E), (7F) ”.

(4) After subsection (7B) insert—

“(7C) In the case of a detained property investigation into the derivation of property, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application, the question whether the property, or a part of it, is recoverable property or any other question as to its derivation, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.

(7D) In the case of a detained property investigation into the intended use of property, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application or the question whether the property, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.

(7E) In the case of a frozen funds investigation into the derivation of money held in a frozen account, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application, the question whether the property, or a part of it, is recoverable property or any other question as to its derivation, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.

(7F) In the case of a frozen funds investigation into the intended use of money held in a frozen account, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application or the question whether the property, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.”

(5) In subsection (10)—

(a) at the beginning of paragraph (b) insert “ a Financial Conduct Authority officer, ”;

(b) in that paragraph, after “National Crime Agency officer” insert “ , an officer of Revenue and Customs ”;

(c) in paragraph (c), after “constable,” insert “ an SFO officer, ”;

(d) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(ca) a constable, an SFO officer, an accredited financial investigator or an officer of Revenue and Customs, if the warrant is sought for the purposes of a detained property investigation;

(cb) a constable, an SFO officer, an accredited financial investigator or an officer of Revenue and Customs, if the warrant is sought for the purposes of a frozen funds investigation;”.

(6) In subsection (11), for “paragraph (c)” substitute “ paragraphs (c), (ca) and (cb) ”.

Commencement Information

I147 Sch. 5 para. 48 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I148 Sch. 5 para. 48 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I149 Sch. 5 para. 48 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I150 Sch. 5 para. 48 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

49 (1) Section 355 (further provisions: confiscation and money laundering) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading, for “and money laundering” substitute “ , money laundering, detained cash, detained property and frozen funds investigations ”.

(3) In subsection (1)(a), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I151 Sch. 5 para. 49 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I152 Sch. 5 para. 49 in force at 30.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 2(j)

I153 Sch. 5 para. 49 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

50 U.K. In section 356 (further provisions: civil recovery), in the heading, at the end insert “ and exploitation proceeds investigations ”.

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I154 Sch. 5 para. 50 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I155 Sch. 5 para. 50 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I156 Sch. 5 para. 50 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

51 (1) Section 357 (disclosure orders) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), after “detained cash investigation” insert “ , a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

(3) In subsection (7), in paragraph (b)—

(a) after “investigation,” insert “ a Financial Conduct Authority officer, ”;

(b) after “National Crime Agency officer” insert “ , an officer of Revenue and Customs ”.

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I157 Sch. 5 para. 51 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I158 Sch. 5 para. 51 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I159 Sch. 5 para. 51 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I160 Sch. 5 para. 51 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

52 U.K. In section 363 (customer information orders), in subsection (1A), at the end insert “ , a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I161 Sch. 5 para. 52 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I162 Sch. 5 para. 52 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I163 Sch. 5 para. 52 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I164 Sch. 5 para. 52 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

53 (1) Section 369 (customer information orders: supplementary) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (5) substitute—

“(5) An application to discharge or vary a customer information order need not be made by the same appropriate officer that applied for the order (but must be made by an appropriate officer of the same description).

(5A) If the application for the order was, by virtue of an order under section 453, made by an accredited financial investigator of a particular description, the reference in subsection (5) to an appropriate officer of the same description is to another accredited financial investigator of that description.”

(3) In subsection (7)—

(a) after “National Crime Agency officer,” insert “ a Financial Conduct Authority officer, ”;

(b) after “constable” insert “ , an SFO officer ”.

Commencement Information

I165 Sch. 5 para. 53 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I166 Sch. 5 para. 53 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I167 Sch. 5 para. 53 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

54 U.K. In section 370 (account monitoring orders), in subsection (1A), at the end insert “ , a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I168 Sch. 5 para. 54 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I169 Sch. 5 para. 54 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I170 Sch. 5 para. 54 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I171 Sch. 5 para. 54 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

55 U.K. In section 375 (account monitoring orders: supplementary), for subsection (4) substitute—

“(4) An application to discharge or vary an account monitoring order need not be made by the same appropriate officer that applied for the order (but must be made by an appropriate officer of the same description).

(4A) If the application for the order was, by virtue of an order under section 453, made by an accredited financial investigator of a particular description, the reference in subsection (4) to an appropriate officer of the same description is to another accredited financial investigator of that description.”

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I172 Sch. 5 para. 55 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I173 Sch. 5 para. 55 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I174 Sch. 5 para. 55 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

56 (1) Section 375A (evidence overseas) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), after “detained cash investigation” insert “ , a detained property investigation, a frozen funds investigation ”.

(3) In subsection (5), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) in relation to an application or request made for the purposes of a detained property investigation, evidence as to a matter described in section 341(3B)(a) or (b);

(bb) in relation to an application or request made for the purposes of a frozen funds investigation, evidence as to a matter described in section 341(3C)(a) or (b);”.

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I175 Sch. 5 para. 56 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I176 Sch. 5 para. 56 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I177 Sch. 5 para. 56 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I178 Sch. 5 para. 56 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

57 U.K. In section 375B (evidence overseas: restrictions on use), in subsection (3), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) if the request was made for the purposes of a detained property investigation, proceedings under Chapter 3A of Part 5 of this Act arising out of the investigation;

(bb) if the request was made for the purposes of a frozen funds investigation, proceedings under Chapter 3B of Part 5 of this Act arising out of the investigation;”.

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I179 Sch. 5 para. 57 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I180 Sch. 5 para. 57 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I181 Sch. 5 para. 57 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I182 Sch. 5 para. 57 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

58 (1) Section 377 (code of practice of Secretary of State) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after paragraph (f) insert—

“(g) Financial Conduct Authority officers.”

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) The Secretary of State must also consult the Treasury about the draft in its application to functions that Financial Conduct Authority officers have under this Chapter.”

(4) In subsection (3) for “subsection (2)” insert “ subsections (2) and (2A) ”.

Commencement Information

I183 Sch. 5 para. 58 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I184 Sch. 5 para. 58 in force at 31.10.2017 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(t)

I185 Sch. 5 para. 58 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

59 U.K. In section 378 (officers), after subsection (3B) insert—

“(3C) In relation to a detained property investigation these are appropriate officers—

(a) a constable;

(b) an SFO officer;

(c) an accredited financial investigator who falls within a description specified in an order made for the purposes of this paragraph by the Secretary of State under section 453;

(d) an officer of Revenue and Customs.

(3D) In relation to a detained property investigation these are senior appropriate officers—

(a) a police officer who is not below the rank of inspector;

(b) the Director of the Serious Fraud Office;

(c) an accredited financial investigator who falls within a description specified in an order made for the purposes of this paragraph by the Secretary of State under section 453;

(d) an officer of Revenue and Customs who is not below such grade as is designated by the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs as equivalent to the police rank of inspector.

(3E) In relation to a frozen funds investigation these are appropriate officers—

(a) a constable;

(b) an SFO officer;

(c) an accredited financial investigator who falls within a description specified in an order made for the purposes of this paragraph by the Secretary of State under section 453;

(d) an officer of Revenue and Customs.

(3F) In relation to a frozen funds investigation these are senior appropriate officers—

(a) a police officer who is not below the rank of inspector;

(b) the Director of the Serious Fraud Office;

(c) an accredited financial investigator who falls within a description specified in an order made for the purposes of this paragraph by the Secretary of State under section 453;

(d) an officer of Revenue and Customs who is not below such grade as is designated by the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs as equivalent to the police rank of inspector.”

Commencement Information

I186 Sch. 5 para. 59 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I187 Sch. 5 para. 59 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I188 Sch. 5 para. 59 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I189 Sch. 5 para. 59 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

60 U.K. In section 380 (production orders), in subsections (2) and (3)(b), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I190 Sch. 5 para. 60 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I191 Sch. 5 para. 60 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I192 Sch. 5 para. 60 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I193 Sch. 5 para. 60 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

61 U.K. In section 381 (requirements for making of production order), in subsection (2), after paragraph (bb) insert—

“(bc) in the case of a detained property investigation into the derivation of property, the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bd) in the case of a detained property investigation into the intended use of property, the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;

(be) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the derivation of money held in an account in relation to which an account freezing order made under section 303Z3 has effect (a “frozen account”), the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bf) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the intended use of money held in a frozen account, the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;”.

Commencement Information

I194 Sch. 5 para. 61 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I195 Sch. 5 para. 61 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I196 Sch. 5 para. 61 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I197 Sch. 5 para. 61 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

62 U.K. In section 385 (Government departments), in subsection (4)(b), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I198 Sch. 5 para. 62 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I199 Sch. 5 para. 62 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I200 Sch. 5 para. 62 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I201 Sch. 5 para. 62 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

63 U.K. In section 386 (production orders: supplementary), in subsection (3)(b), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I202 Sch. 5 para. 63 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I203 Sch. 5 para. 63 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I204 Sch. 5 para. 63 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I205 Sch. 5 para. 63 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

64 U.K. In section 387 (search warrants), in subsections (2) and (3)(b), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I206 Sch. 5 para. 64 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I207 Sch. 5 para. 64 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I208 Sch. 5 para. 64 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I209 Sch. 5 para. 64 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

65 (1) Section 388 (requirements where production order not available) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), after paragraph (bb) insert—

“(bc) in the case of a detained property investigation into the derivation of property, the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bd) in the case of a detained property investigation into the intended use of property, the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;

(be) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the derivation of money held in an account in relation to which an account freezing order made under section 303Z3 has effect (a “frozen account”), the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bf) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the intended use of money held in a frozen account, the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;”.

(3) In subsection (5)(a), after “(7B)” insert “ , (7C), (7D), (7E), (7F) ”.

(4) After subsection (7B) insert—

“(7C) In the case of a detained property investigation into the derivation of property, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application, the question whether the property, or a part of it, is recoverable property or any other question as to its derivation, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.

(7D) In the case of a detained property investigation into the intended use of property, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application or the question whether the property, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.

(7E) In the case of a frozen funds investigation into the derivation of money held in a frozen account, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application, the question whether the property, or a part of it, is recoverable property or any other question as to its derivation, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.

(7F) In the case of a frozen funds investigation into the intended use of money held in a frozen account, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application or the question whether the property, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.”

Commencement Information

I210 Sch. 5 para. 65 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I211 Sch. 5 para. 65 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I212 Sch. 5 para. 65 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I213 Sch. 5 para. 65 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

66 (1) Section 390 (further provisions: confiscation, civil recovery, detained cash and money laundering) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading, after “detained cash” insert “ , detained property, frozen funds ”.

(3) In subsection (1), after “detained cash investigations” insert “ , detained property investigations, frozen funds investigations ”.

(4) In subsections (5), (6) and (7), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I214 Sch. 5 para. 66 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I215 Sch. 5 para. 66 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I216 Sch. 5 para. 66 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I217 Sch. 5 para. 66 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

67 U.K. In section 391 (disclosure orders), in subsection (2), after “detained cash investigation” insert “ , a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I218 Sch. 5 para. 67 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I219 Sch. 5 para. 67 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I220 Sch. 5 para. 67 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I221 Sch. 5 para. 67 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

68 U.K. In section 397 (customer information orders), in subsection (1A), at the end insert “ , a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I222 Sch. 5 para. 68 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I223 Sch. 5 para. 68 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I224 Sch. 5 para. 68 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I225 Sch. 5 para. 68 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

69 U.K. In section 404 (account monitoring orders), in subsection (1A), at the end insert “ , a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I226 Sch. 5 para. 69 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I227 Sch. 5 para. 69 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I228 Sch. 5 para. 69 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I229 Sch. 5 para. 69 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

70 (1) Section 408A (evidence overseas) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

(3) In subsection (5), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) in relation to an application or request made for the purposes of a detained property investigation, evidence as to a matter described in section 341(3B)(a) or (b);

(d) in relation to an application or request made for the purposes of a frozen funds investigation, evidence as to a matter described in section 341(3C)(a) or (b);”.

Commencement Information

I230 Sch. 5 para. 70 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I231 Sch. 5 para. 70 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I232 Sch. 5 para. 70 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I233 Sch. 5 para. 70 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

71 U.K. In section 408B (evidence overseas: restrictions on use), in subsection (3), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) if the request was made for the purposes of a detained property investigation, proceedings under Chapter 3A of Part 5 of this Act arising out of the investigation;

(d) if the request was made for the purposes of a frozen funds investigation, proceedings under Chapter 3B of Part 5 of this Act arising out of the investigation;”.

Commencement Information

I234 Sch. 5 para. 71 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I235 Sch. 5 para. 71 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I236 Sch. 5 para. 71 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I237 Sch. 5 para. 71 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

72 U.K. In section 412 (interpretation), in paragraph (b) of the definitions of “appropriate person” and “proper person”, for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I238 Sch. 5 para. 72 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I239 Sch. 5 para. 72 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I240 Sch. 5 para. 72 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I241 Sch. 5 para. 72 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

73 U.K. In the title of Chapter 4 of Part 8, before “Interpretation” insert “ Supplementary and ”.

Commencement Information

I242 Sch. 5 para. 73 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I243 Sch. 5 para. 73 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I244 Sch. 5 para. 73 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

74 U.K. Before section 413 (in Chapter 4 of Part 8), insert—

“412A Power to vary monetary amounts

(1) In order to take account of changes in the value of money, the Secretary of State may by regulations substitute another sum for the sum for the time being specified in—

(a) section 362B(2)(b) (minimum value of property for purposes of making unexplained wealth order in England and Wales or Northern Ireland), and

(b) section 396B(2)(b) (minimum value of property for purposes of making unexplained wealth order in Scotland).

(2) The Secretary of State must consult the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland and the Scottish Ministers before making regulations under subsection (1).”

Commencement Information

I245 Sch. 5 para. 74 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I246 Sch. 5 para. 74 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I247 Sch. 5 para. 74 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

75 U.K. In section 414 (property), in subsection (3) before paragraph (a) insert—

“(za) property is held by a person if he holds an interest in it;”.

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I248 Sch. 5 para. 75 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I249 Sch. 5 para. 75 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I250 Sch. 5 para. 75 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

76 (1) Section 416 (Part 8: other interpretative provisions) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), after the entry for “detained cash investigation” insert—

“detained property investigation: section 341(3B)

frozen funds investigation: section 341(3C)”.

(3) In subsection (2), at the appropriate places in the list insert— “ enforcement authority: section 362A(7) ”; “ interim freezing order: section 362J(3) ”; “ unexplained wealth order: section 362A(3) ”.

(4) In subsection (3), at the appropriate places in the list insert— “ interim freezing order: section 396J(3) ”; “ unexplained wealth order: section 396A(3) ”.

(5) After subsection (3A) insert—

“(3B) In relation to an order in England and Wales or Northern Ireland that is an interim freezing order or an unexplained wealth order, references to the enforcement authority are to the enforcement authority that is seeking, or (as the case may be) has obtained, the order.”

(6) In subsection (7), after “Recovery order,” insert “ property freezing order ”.

(7) After subsection (7) insert—

“(7ZA) “Settlement” has the meaning given by section 620 of the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005.”

Commencement Information

I251 Sch. 5 para. 76 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I252 Sch. 5 para. 76 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I253 Sch. 5 para. 76 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

77 (1) Section 435 (use of information by certain Directors) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading for “Directors” substitute “ authorities ”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “the Director” substitute “ a relevant authority ”;

(b) for “his”, in each place, substitute “the authority's”;

(c) for “him” substitute “ the authority ”.

(4) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “the Director” substitute “ a relevant authority ”;

(b) for “his”, in each place, substitute “the authority's”;

(c) for “him” substitute “ the authority ”.

(5) In subsection (4)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a), for “ “the Director”” substitute “ “relevant authority” ”;

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

(c) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(d) Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs; or

(e) the Financial Conduct Authority.”

(6) The amendments made by this paragraph apply to information obtained before, as well as to information obtained after, the coming into force of this paragraph.

Commencement Information

I254 Sch. 5 para. 77 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I255 Sch. 5 para. 77 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I256 Sch. 5 para. 77 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

78 (1) Section 436 (disclosure of information to certain Directors) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading for “Directors” substitute “ authorities ”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “the Director”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “ a relevant authority ”;

(b) for “the Director”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “ the authority ”;

(c) for “his” substitute “the authority's”.

(4) In subsection (5), after paragraph (h) insert—

“(i) the Financial Conduct Authority.”

(5) In subsection (10) for “ “the Director”” substitute “ “relevant authority” ”.

(6) The amendments made by this paragraph apply to information obtained before, as well as to information obtained after, the coming into force of this paragraph.

Commencement Information

I257 Sch. 5 para. 78 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I258 Sch. 5 para. 78 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I259 Sch. 5 para. 78 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

79 (1) Section 437 (further disclosure) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), in paragraph (a) for “the Director's” substitute “a relevant authority's”.

(3) In subsection (6)—

(a) for “the Director”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “ a relevant authority ”;

(b) for “the Director”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “ the authority ”.

(4) In subsection (7) for “ “the Director”” substitute “ “relevant authority” ”.

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I260 Sch. 5 para. 79 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I261 Sch. 5 para. 79 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I262 Sch. 5 para. 79 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

80 (1) Section 438 (disclosure of information by certain Directors) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading for “Directors” substitute “ authorities ”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a)—

(i) for “the Director” substitute “ a relevant authority ”;

(ii) for “his” substitute “the authority's”;

(iii) for “him” substitute “ the authority ”;

(b) in paragraph (c) for “Director's” substitute “authority's”;

(c) in paragraph (e) after “Part 5” insert “ or 8 ”;

(d) in paragraph (f)—

(i) for “or a constable” substitute “ , a constable or an SFO officer ”;

(ii) after “Chapter 3” insert “ , 3A or 3B ”;

(e) in paragraph (fa) for “Director” substitute “ relevant authority ”.

(4) In subsection (5)—

(a) for “the Director” substitute “ a relevant authority ”;

(b) for “he”, in each place, substitute “ the authority ”.

(5) In subsection (10) for “ “the Director”” substitute “ “relevant authority” ”.

(6) The amendments made by this paragraph apply to information obtained before, as well as to information obtained after, the coming into force of this paragraph.

Commencement Information

I263 Sch. 5 para. 80 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I264 Sch. 5 para. 80 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I265 Sch. 5 para. 80 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

81 (1) Section 439 (disclosure of information to Lord Advocate and to Scottish Ministers) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), after “Part 5” insert “ or 8 ”.

(3) In subsection (5), after paragraph (h) insert—

“(i) the Financial Conduct Authority.”

(4) The amendments made by this paragraph apply to information obtained before, as well as to information obtained after, the coming into force of this paragraph.

Commencement Information

I266 Sch. 5 para. 81 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I267 Sch. 5 para. 81 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I268 Sch. 5 para. 81 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

82 (1) Section 441 (disclosure of information by Lord Advocate and by Scottish Ministers) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), after “Chapter 3” insert “ or 3A ”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a), after “5” insert “ or 8 ”;

(b) in paragraph (d), after “5” insert “ or 8 ”;

(c) in paragraph (fa), for the words from “functions” to “Ireland” substitute “ functions of a relevant authority, as defined by section 435(4), ”;

(d) in paragraph (g)—

(i) omit “a customs officer or”;

(ii) after “Chapter 3” insert “ , 3A or 3B ”.

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I269 Sch. 5 para. 82 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I270 Sch. 5 para. 82 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I271 Sch. 5 para. 82 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

83 U.K. In section 443 (enforcement in different parts of the United Kingdom), in subsection (1) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(ca) for an order made by a court under Part 7 in one part of the United Kingdom to be enforced in another part;”.

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I272 Sch. 5 para. 83 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I273 Sch. 5 para. 83 in force at 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(u)

84 U.K. In section 445 (external investigations), omit subsection (3).

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I274 Sch. 5 para. 84 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I275 Sch. 5 para. 84 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I276 Sch. 5 para. 84 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(j)

85 U.K. In section 450 (pseudonyms: Scotland), in subsection (1)(a), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I277 Sch. 5 para. 85 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I278 Sch. 5 para. 85 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I279 Sch. 5 para. 85 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I280 Sch. 5 para. 85 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(j)

86 U.K. In section 453A (certain offences in relation to financial investigators), in subsection (5), at the end of paragraph (d) (before the “or”) insert—

“(da) section 303C (powers to search for a listed asset);

(db) section 303J (powers to seize property);

(dc) section 303K (powers to detain seized property);”.

Commencement Information

I281 Sch. 5 para. 86 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I282 Sch. 5 para. 86 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(2)

I283 Sch. 5 para. 86 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(j)

87 (1) Section 459 (orders and regulations) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3A), at the end insert “ or regulations under section 131ZA(7) ”.

(3) In subsection (4), after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aza) regulations under section 303B(2), 303G(5), 303W(10), 303Y(2), 303Z8(2) or 303Z18(10);”.

(4) In subsection (5), in paragraph (a)—

(a) after “other than” insert “ regulations under section 131ZA(7) or ”;

(b) after “293(4),” insert “ 303H(4), ”.

(5) In subsection (6)(b), after “293(4),” insert “ 303H(4), ”.

(6) After subsection (6) insert—

“(6ZA) No regulations may be made by the Scottish Ministers under section 131ZA(7) unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

(6ZB) No regulations may be made by the Secretary of State under section 303B(2), 303G(5), 303W(10), 303Y(2), 303Z8(2) or 303Z18(10) unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.”

(7) In subsection (6A), after “302(7B)” insert “ or of regulations under section 303W(10) or 303Z18(10) ”.

(8) In subsection (7A)—

(a) after “302(7B),” insert “ 303I(4), ”;

(b) at the end insert “ or regulations under section 303W(10) or 303Z18(10) ”.

(9) In subsection (7B), after “302(7B),” insert “ 303I(4), ”.

(10) After subsection (7B) insert—

“(7BA) No regulations may be made by the Department of Justice under section 303W(10) or 303Z18(10) unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the Northern Ireland Assembly.”

(11) In subsection (7D), after “(7B)” insert “ , (7BA) ”.

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I284 Sch. 5 para. 87 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I285 Sch. 5 para. 87 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I286 Sch. 5 para. 87 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I287 Sch. 5 para. 87 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(j)

I288 Sch. 5 para. 87(3)-(6) in force at 31.10.2017 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(v)

88 U.K. In section 460 (finance), in subsection (3)—

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

(b) after paragraph (b) insert “, and

(c) any sums received by the Financial Conduct Authority in consequence of this Act are to be paid into the Consolidated Fund.”

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I289 Sch. 5 para. 88 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I290 Sch. 5 para. 88 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

I291 Sch. 5 para. 88 in force at 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(j)

Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 10) U.K.

89 U.K. In section 11 of the Homelessness etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (notice to local authority of proceedings for possession etc.), in subsection (5), after paragraph (f) insert—

“(fa) section 245ZA(2) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (notice to local authority of application for decree of removing and warrant for ejection),”.

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I292 Sch. 5 para. 89 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I293 Sch. 5 para. 89 in force at 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(w)

Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 3) U.K.

90 U.K. The Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 is amended as follows.

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I294 Sch. 5 para. 90 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I295 Sch. 5 para. 90 in force at 31.10.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(x)

I296 Sch. 5 para. 90 in force at 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(f)

91 (1) Section 214 (expressions used in Part 15) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) omit “and” after the definition of “a decree for removing from heritable property”, and

(b) after the definition of “an action for removing from heritable property” insert—

““defender”, in relation to a decree for removing from heritable property of the type mentioned in subsection (2)(l), means any person against whom the decree is enforceable.”

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) omit “and” at the end of paragraph (j), and

(b) after paragraph (k) insert “; and

(l) a decree of removing and warrant for ejection granted under section 266(8ZA) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.”

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I297 Sch. 5 para. 91 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I298 Sch. 5 para. 91 in force at 31.10.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(y)

I299 Sch. 5 para. 91 in force at 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(f)

92 U.K. In section 216 (service of charge before removing)—

(a) in subsection (1), in paragraph (a), for “14 days” substitute “ the appropriate period ”, and

(b) after that subsection insert—

“(1A) In subsection (1)(a), “the appropriate period” means—

(a) in the case of a decree for removing from heritable property of the type mentioned in paragraph (l) of section 214(2), 28 days,

(b) in the case of a decree for removing from heritable property of the type mentioned in any other paragraph of that section, 14 days.”

Commencement Information

I300 Sch. 5 para. 92 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I301 Sch. 5 para. 92 in force at 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(g)

93 U.K. In section 218 (preservation of property left in premises), after subsection (2) insert—

“(3) In the application of this section to the granting of a decree for removing from heritable property of the type mentioned in section 214(2)(l), “pursuer” means the trustee for civil recovery who is responsible by virtue of section 267(3)(ba) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 for enforcing the decree.”

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I302 Sch. 5 para. 93 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I303 Sch. 5 para. 93 in force at 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(g)