The Criminal Justice (European Investigation Order) Regulations 2017

SCHEDULES

Regulation 2

SCHEDULE 1 U.K. Designated prosecutors, investigating authorities and executing authorities

PART 1 U.K. Designated public prosecutors

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

• The Bank of England

• The Director of Public Prosecutions and any Crown Prosecutor

• The Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland and any Public Prosecutor

• The Director of the Serious Fraud Office and any person designated under section 1(7) of the Criminal Justice Act 1987

• The Environment Agency

• The Financial Conduct Authority

• The Prudential Regulation Authority

PART 2 U.K. Other designated prosecutors

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 1 Pt. 2 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

• The Attorney General for England and Wales

• The Attorney General for Northern Ireland

• The Northern Ireland Department for Communities

• The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

• The Secretary of State for Health [F1 and Social Care]

• The Secretary of State for Transport

• The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 inserted (11.4.2018) by The Secretaries of State for Health and Social Care and for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Transfer of Functions (Commonhold Land) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/378), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 21(u) (with art. 14)

PART 3 U.K. Designated investigating authorities

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 1 Pt. 3 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

• The Chief Constable of the British Transport Police Force

• The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland

• The Chief Officer of police for a police area in England and Wales

• The Health and Safety Executive

• Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs

• The Ministry of Defence Police Service

• The National Crime Agency

• The Port of Dover Police

• The Secretary of State for Health [F2 and Social Care]

• The Secretary of State for the Home Department

• The Secretary of State for Justice

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 3 inserted (11.4.2018) by The Secretaries of State for Health and Social Care and for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Transfer of Functions (Commonhold Land) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/378), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 21(u) (with art. 14)

PART 4 U.K. Designated executing authorities

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 1 Pt. 4 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

• The Chief Constable of the British Transport Police Force

• The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland

• The Chief Officer of police for a police area in England and Wales

• The Director of Public Prosecutions and any Crown Prosecutor

• The Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland and any Public Prosecutor

• The Director of the Serious Fraud Office and any person designated under section 1(7) of the Criminal Justice Act 1987

• The Financial Conduct Authority

• The Health and Safety Executive

• Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs

• The Land Registry

• The Ministry of Defence Police Service

• The National Crime Agency

• The Northern Ireland Department for Communities

• The Northern Ireland Department of Justice

• The Port of Dover Police

• The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

• The Secretary of State for Defence

• The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

• The Secretary of State for the Home Department

• The Secretary of State for Justice

• The Secretary of State for Transport

• The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Regulation 2

SCHEDULE 2 U.K. Participating States

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 2 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

• Austria

• Belgium

• Bulgaria

• Croatia

• Cyprus

• Czech Republic

• Estonia

• Finland

• France

• Germany

• Greece

• Hungary

• Italy

• Latvia

• Lithuania

• Luxembourg

• Malta

• The Netherlands

• Poland

• Portugal

• Romania

• Slovakia

• Slovenia

• Spain

• Sweden

Regulation 4

SCHEDULE 3 U.K. Consequential amendments

PART 1 U.K. Amendments to Acts

Amendment of the Criminal Justice Act 1987 U.K.

1.—(1) In section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 1987 (powers of the Director of the Serious Fraud Office)(1)—

(a) in subsection (1A), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) the Secretary of State, acting—

(i) under section 15(2) of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003, in response to a request received from a person mentioned in section 13(2) of that Act, or

(ii) under regulation 51 of the Criminal Justice (European Investigation Order) Regulations 2017, on a referral under that regulation of a European investigation order issued by an authority in a participating State (within the meaning of Part 3 of those Regulations).”;

(b) for subsection (18) substitute—

“(18) In this section—

“documents” includes information recorded in any form and, in relation to information recorded otherwise than in legible form, references to its production include references to producing a copy of the information in legible form;

“evidence”, in relation to subsections (1B), (8A) and (8C) above, includes documents and other articles;

“overseas authority” means a person mentioned in subsection (1A)(b)(i) or an authority mentioned in subsection (1A)(b)(ii).”.

Commencement Information

I6 Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Amendment of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 U.K.

2.  In Schedule 13 to the Criminal Justice Act 1988(2), in paragraph 6 (letters of request etc.)(3), in sub-paragraph (1), after “2003” insert “ ,and no order shall be made or validated under Part 2 of the Criminal Justice (European Investigation Order) Regulations 2017,”.

Commencement Information

I7 Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Amendment of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 U.K.

3.—(1) The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995(4) is amended as follows.

(2) In section 210 (consideration of time spent in custody), in paragraph (c) of subsection (1), after “section 47(1) of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003”, insert “ or regulation 20 or 54 of the Criminal Justice (European Investigation Order) Regulations 2017”.

(3) In section 267A (citation of witnesses for precognition), after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) Subsection (1) extends to citation for precognition by the prosecutor where a European investigation order having effect by virtue of Part 3 of the Criminal Justice (European Investigation Order) Regulations 2017 contains a request for a person in Scotland to be heard under regulations 35 to 37 of those Regulations.”.

(4) In section 272 (evidence by letter of request or on commission)(5), after subsection (13) insert—

“(14) This section does not apply to a witness who or evidence that is the subject of a European investigation order made under Part 2 of the Criminal Justice (European Investigation Order) Regulations 2017.”.

(5) In section 273 (television link evidence from abroad)(6), after subsection (4) insert—

“(5) This section does not apply to a witness who or evidence that is the subject of a European investigation order made under Part 2 of the Criminal Justice (European Investigation Order) Regulations 2017.”.

Commencement Information

I8 Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Amendment of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 U.K.

4.—(1) The Criminal Law (Consolidation) Scotland Act 1995(7) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (2) of section 27 of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 (Lord Advocate’s direction)(8), for the words from “under this section” to the end, substitute

““under this section—

(a) by virtue of section 15(4) of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003,

(b) by virtue of regulation 52 of the Criminal Justice (European Investigation Order) Regulations 2017, or

(c) on a request made by the Attorney-General of the Isle of Man, Jersey or Guernsey acting under legislation corresponding to this Part of this Act.”.

Commencement Information

I9 Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Amendment of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 U.K.

5.—(1) The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000(9) is amended as follows.

(2) In section 1 (unlawful interception)—

(a) in subsection (4), after “assistance” where it appears after paragraph (c), insert “in connection with, or in the form of, the interception of communications”;

(b) after subsection (4) (as amended by paragraph (a) above), insert—

“(4A) The Secretary of State must also secure that a request for assistance to which subsection (4B) applies is made only with lawful authority.

(4B) This subsection applies to a request for assistance on behalf of a person in the United Kingdom to the competent authorities of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom where—

(a) the assistance is in connection with, or in form of, the interception of communications, and

(b) the request is made in accordance with Directive 2014/41/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 regarding the European Investigation Order in criminal matters.”.

(3) In section 20, at the end of the definition of “international mutual assistance agreement”, insert “or Directive 2014/41/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council”.

Commencement Information

I10 Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Amendment of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 U.K.

6.  In Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (powers of seizure to which the additional powers in section 50 of that Act apply)(10), at the end insert—

“Criminal Justice (European Investigation Order) Regulations 2017”

“73R.   The power of seizure conferred by regulation 39 of the Criminal Justice (European Investigation Order) Regulations 2017 (search warrants and production orders for giving effect to a European investigation order).”.

Commencement Information

I11 Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Amendment of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 U.K.

7.  In subsection (2) of section 51 of the 2003 Act (general interpretation), for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) Denmark or the Republic of Ireland, and”.

Commencement Information

I12 Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Amendment of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 U.K.

8.  In section 117 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (hearsay evidence: business and other documents)(11), in subsection (4) for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) was not obtained pursuant to—

(i) a request under section 7 of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003,

(ii) an order under paragraph 6 of Schedule 13 to the Criminal Justice Act 1988, or

(iii) an order under Part 2 of the Criminal Justice (European Investigation Order) Regulations 2017,

(all of which relate to overseas evidence).”.

Commencement Information

I13 Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Amendment of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 U.K.

9.—(1) In section 10 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016—

(a) in subsection (1), after paragraph (b) (as closing words of the subsection), insert “so far as the assistance is in connection with, or in the form of, the interception of communications.”;

(b) after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) Subsection (2) does not apply in the case of a request for assistance in connection with, or in the form of, interception of a communication stored in or by a telecommunication system if the request is made—

(a) in the exercise of a statutory power that is exercised for the purpose of obtaining information or taking possession of any document or other property, or

(b) in accordance with a court order that is made for that purpose.”.

Commencement Information

I14 Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

PART 2 U.K. Amendments to subordinate legislation

Amendment of the Criminal Justice (Evidence) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 U.K.

10.  In article 21 of the Criminal Justice (Evidence) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (hearsay evidence: business and other documents)(12), in paragraph (4) for sub-paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) was not obtained pursuant to—

(i) a request under section 7 of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003,

(ii) an order under paragraph 6 of Schedule 13 to the Criminal Justice Act 1988, or

(iii) an order under Part 2 of the Criminal Justice (European Investigation Order) Regulations 2017,

(all of which relate to overseas evidence).”.

Commencement Information

I15 Sch. 3 para. 10 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Amendment of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Order 2009 U.K.

11.  In the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Order 2009(13)—

(a) in article 3, for the text after “sections 4”, substitute “and 4B of that Act.”;

(b) in article 4, for the text after “sections 4”, substitute “and 4B of that Act.”.

Commencement Information

I16 Sch. 3 para. 11 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Amendment of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (Scotland) Order 2009 U.K.

12.  In the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (Scotland) Order 2009(14)—

(a) for article 2 substitute—

“2.   Bulgaria and Romania are designated as participating countries under section 51(2)(b) of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 for the purposes of section 6 of that Act.”;

(b) for article 3 substitute—

“3.   Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia are designated as participating countries under section 51(2)(b) of the 2003 Act for the purposes of section 6 of that Act.”.

Commencement Information

I17 Sch. 3 para. 12 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Amendment of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (Scotland) (No. 3) Order 2009 U.K.

13.  In the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (Scotland) (No. 3) Order 2009(15)—

(a) in article 2, omit “Croatia,”;

(b) after article 3, insert—

“4.   Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden are designated as participating countries under section 51(2)(b) of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 for the purposes of section 6 of that Act.”.

Commencement Information

I18 Sch. 3 para. 13 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Amendment of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Order 2010 U.K.

14.  In the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Order 2010(16)—

(a) in articles 3 and 4, omit “Croatia,”;

(b) after article 4, insert—

“5.   Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden are designated as participating countries under section 51(2)(b) of the 2003 Act for the purposes of sections 4 and 4B of that Act.”.

Commencement Information

I19 Sch. 3 para. 14 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 28

SCHEDULE 4 U.K. General grounds for refusal

1.  The execution of the European investigation order would be impossible as a consequence of— U.K.

(a) an immunity or privilege under the law of the part of the United Kingdom in which the evidence to which the order relates is situated, or

(b) any rule of law of that part of the United Kingdom on the determination and limitation of criminal liability relating to freedom of the press and freedom of expression in other media.

Commencement Information

I20 Sch. 4 para. 1 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

2.  The execution of the European investigation order would harm essential national security interests, jeopardise a source of information or involve the use of classified information relating to specific intelligence activities. U.K.

Commencement Information

I21 Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

3.  An investigative measure specified in the European investigation order would not be authorised in a similar domestic case under the law of the part of the United Kingdom in which the evidence to which the order relates is situated, where— U.K.

(a) the European investigation order has been issued in relation to proceedings brought by administrative or judicial authorities in respect of acts which are punishable under the national law of the issuing State by virtue of being infringements of the rules of law, and

(b) the decision may give rise to proceedings before a court having jurisdiction, in particular, in criminal matters.

Commencement Information

I22 Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

4.  The execution of the European investigation order would be contrary to the principle of ne bis in idem. U.K.

Commencement Information

I23 Sch. 4 para. 4 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

5.  The European investigation order relates to conduct which is alleged to have occurred outside the territory of the issuing State and wholly or partially in the United Kingdom, and the conduct does not constitute an offence under the general criminal law of the part of the United Kingdom in which it occurred. U.K.

Commencement Information

I24 Sch. 4 para. 5 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

6.  There are substantial grounds for believing that executing the European investigation order would be incompatible with any of the Convention rights (within the meaning of the Human Rights Act 1998. U.K.

Commencement Information

I25 Sch. 4 para. 6 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

7.  There are substantial grounds for believing that— U.K.

(a) the European investigation order has been issued for the purpose of investigating or prosecuting a person on account of that person’s sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, language or political opinions;

(b) a person’s position in relation to the investigation or proceedings to which the European investigation order relates might be prejudiced by reason of that person’s sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, language or political opinions.

Commencement Information

I26 Sch. 4 para. 7 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Regulation 35

SCHEDULE 5 U.K. Receiving evidence before a nominated court

1.  In this Schedule, “nominated court” means a court nominated under regulation 35. U.K.

Commencement Information

I27 Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

2.  The nominated court has the same powers for securing the attendance of a person as it has for the purposes of securing the attendance of a witness in other proceedings. U.K.

Commencement Information

I28 Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

3.  In Scotland the nominated court has the power to issue a warrant to officers of law to cite a witness, and section 156 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (apprehension of witness)(17) applies in relation to such a witness. U.K.

Commencement Information

I29 Sch. 5 para. 3 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

4.  The nominated court may take evidence on oath. U.K.

Commencement Information

I30 Sch. 5 para. 4 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

5.  Rules of court may, in particular, make provision in respect of persons entitled to appear to take part in proceedings and for excluding the public from the proceedings. U.K.

Commencement Information

I31 Sch. 5 para. 5 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

6.—(1) A person cannot be compelled to give any evidence— U.K.

(a) which that person could not be compelled to give in criminal proceedings in the part of the United Kingdom in which the nominated court exercises jurisdiction;

(b) subject to sub-paragraph (2), which that person could not be compelled to give in proceedings in the issuing State;

(c) if doing so would be prejudicial to the security of the United Kingdom; or

(d) in that person’s capacity as an officer or servant of the Crown.

(2) Sub-paragraph (1)(b) does not apply unless the issuing authority concedes the claim of the person questioned to be exempt from giving the evidence.

(3) Where the person’s claim for exemption under sub-paragraph (1)(b) is not conceded, that person may be required to give the evidence to which the claim relates (subject to the other provisions of this paragraph); but the evidence may not be forwarded to the issuing authority if a court in the issuing State upholds the claim.

(4) A certificate signed by or on behalf of the Secretary of State or, where the nominated court is in Scotland, the Lord Advocate to the effect that sub-paragraph (1)(c) applies is conclusive evidence of that fact.

Commencement Information

I32 Sch. 5 para. 6 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

7.  The evidence received by the nominated court is to be transferred to the central authority for forwarding to the issuing authority. U.K.

Commencement Information

I33 Sch. 5 para. 7 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

8.  So far as may be necessary to give effect to the European investigation order— U.K.

(a) where the evidence received consists of a document, the original or copy is to be provided,

(b) where it consists of any other article, the article itself, or a description, photograph or other representation of it, is to be provided.

Commencement Information

I34 Sch. 5 para. 8 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

9.  The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act 1879(18) applies to proceedings under this Schedule as it applies to other proceedings before the court. U.K.

Commencement Information

I35 Sch. 5 para. 9 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

10.  No order for costs (or in Scotland, expenses) may be made. U.K.

Commencement Information

I36 Sch. 5 para. 10 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

Regulations 36 and 37

SCHEDULE 6 U.K. Hearing a person by video-link or telephone conference

PART 1 U.K. Hearing by video-link

1.  In this Part— U.K.

“nominated court” means a court nominated under regulation 36;

“overseas proceedings” and “video-link” have the meanings given by that regulation.

Commencement Information

I37 Sch. 6 para. 1 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

2.  The nominated court has the same powers for securing the attendance of a person to give evidence through a video-link as it has for the purposes of securing the attendance of a witness in other proceedings. U.K.

Commencement Information

I38 Sch. 6 para. 2 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

3.  In Scotland the nominated court has the power to issue a warrant to officers of law to cite a witness for the purpose of securing a person’s attendance to give evidence through the video-link, and section 156 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 applies in relation to such a witness. U.K.

Commencement Information

I39 Sch. 6 para. 3 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

4.  The nominated court must establish the identity of the person concerned. U.K.

Commencement Information

I40 Sch. 6 para. 4 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

5.  The person must be heard— U.K.

(a) in the presence of the nominated court;

(b) under the supervision of the court of the issuing State;

(c) in accordance with the laws of that State; and

(d) with any measures for the protection of the person concerned agreed between the central authority and the issuing authority.

Commencement Information

I41 Sch. 6 para. 5 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

6.  The nominated court must intervene where it considers it necessary to do so to safeguard the rights of the person concerned. U.K.

Commencement Information

I42 Sch. 6 para. 6 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

7.  A person cannot be compelled to give any evidence— U.K.

(a) which that person could not be compelled to give in criminal proceedings in the part of the United Kingdom in which the nominated court exercises jurisdiction;

(b) if doing so would be prejudicial to the security of the United Kingdom; or

(c) in that person’s capacity as an officer or servant of the Crown.

Commencement Information

I43 Sch. 6 para. 7 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

8.  A certificate signed by or on behalf of the Secretary of State or, where the court is in Scotland, the Lord Advocate to the effect that paragraph 7(b) applies is conclusive evidence of that fact. U.K.

Commencement Information

I44 Sch. 6 para. 8 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

9.  Rules of court must make provision for— U.K.

(a) the use of interpreters;

(b) the drawing up of a record of the hearing, and

(c) sending the record to the issuing authority.

Commencement Information

I45 Sch. 6 para. 9 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

PART 2 U.K. Hearing by telephone conference

10.  In this Part, “nominated court” means a court nominated under regulation 37. U.K.

Commencement Information

I46 Sch. 6 para. 10 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

11.  The nominated court must notify the witness or expert of the time when and the place at which that person is to be heard by telephone. U.K.

Commencement Information

I47 Sch. 6 para. 11 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

12.  The nominated court must— U.K.

(a) establish the identity of the witness or expert, and

(b) be satisfied that the witness or expert is willing to be heard by telephone.

Commencement Information

I48 Sch. 6 para. 12 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

13.  The witness or expert must be heard— U.K.

(a) in the presence of the nominated court;

(b) under the supervision of the court of the issuing State, and

(c) in accordance with the laws of that State.

Commencement Information

I49 Sch. 6 para. 13 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

14.  Rules of court must make provision for— U.K.

(a) the use of interpreters;

(b) the drawing up of a record of the hearing, and

(c) sending the record to the issuing authority.

Commencement Information

I50 Sch. 6 para. 14 in force at 31.7.2017, see reg. 1(1)

(1)

1987 c. 38; section 2 was amended by section 143 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33), by section 164(2) of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33) and by paragraph 12 of Schedule 5 to the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003.

(2)

1988 c. 33.

(3)

Paragraph 6 of Schedule 13 was amended by paragraph 16 of Schedule 5 to the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003.

(4)

1995 c. 46.

(5)

Section 272 was amended by section 35(4) of the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) 2007 asp 6.

(6)

Section 273 was amended by section 91(2) of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 asp 13.

(7)

1995 c. 39.

(8)

Section 27 was amended by paragraph 62 of Schedule 5 to the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003.

(9)

2000 c. 23.

(10)

2001 c. 16.

(11)

2003 c. 44.

(12)

S.I. 2004/1501 (N.I. 10).

(13)

S.I. 2009/613.

(14)

S.S.I. 2009/106.

(15)

S.S.I. 2009/441.

(16)

S.I. 2010/36.

(17)

1995 c. 46; section 156 was substituted by section 16 of the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007.

(18)

1879 c. 11.