PART 2External investigations: amendments to the 2013 Order

CHAPTER 2External investigations: amendments for England and Wales

Other amendments consequential on articles 7 and 89

1

In article 1(2) (extent of Part 1), after “only” insert “, except for articles 21A to 21P which extend to England and Wales only.”.

2

In article 2 (interpretation)—

a

After paragraph (7) insert—

7A

“Settlement” (in relation to unexplained wealth orders and interim freezing orders) has the meaning given by section 620 of the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 200512.

b

After paragraph (11) insert—

12

For the purposes of this Part—

  • “enforcement authority” means (in relation to England and Wales)—

    1. a

      the National Crime Agency;

    2. b

      Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs;

    3. c

      the FCA;

    4. d

      the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, or

    5. e

      the Director of Public Prosecutions;

  • “external request” has the same meaning as in article 21H (unexplained wealth order: application for interim freezing order);

  • “interim freezing order” has the same meaning as in article 21H;

  • “requesting party” has the same meaning as in article 21C(5) (non-compliance with an unexplained wealth order);

  • “respondent” has the same meaning as in article 21A(2)(b) (unexplained wealth orders);

  • “response period” has the same meaning as in article 21C(5);

  • “unexplained wealth order” has the same meaning as in article 21A(4).