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Section 42(2)(c) (applications for restraint orders) | An accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a constable of a police force in England and Wales; (b)a National Crime Agency officer; (c)a member of staff of— (i)the Competition and Markets Authority; (ii)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; (iii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (iv)the Department for Health and Social Care; (v)the Department for Transport; (vi)the Department for Work and Pensions; (vii)the Environment Agency; (viii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (ix)the Food Standards Agency; (x)the Gambling Commission; (xi)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xii)the Home Office; (xiii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiv)a local authority; (xv)the London Fire Commissioner; (xvi)the Marine Management Organisation; (xvii)the Ministry of Defence; (xviii)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru); (xix)the NHS Counter Fraud Authority; (xx)the Pensions Regulator; (xxi)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable); (xxii)the Post Office; (xxiii)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xxiv)the Royal Mail; (xxv)the Security Industry Authority; (xxvi)the Serious Fraud Office; (xxvii)Transport for London; (xxviii)Velindre National Health Service Trust. |
Section 47A(1)(c)(1) Section 47M(3)(c)(2) (search and seizure powers: general) | An accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Financial Conduct Authority; (ii)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable); (iii)a local authority. |
Section 47G(3)(c)(3) (search and seizure powers: appropriate approval) | An accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Financial Conduct Authority and is— (i)at or above the grade of Manager, or (ii)authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department; (b)a local authority and has received relevant training. |
Section 68(3)(c)(4) (authorisation for applications and appeals under Part 2) | An accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 2; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7; (ii)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (iii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (iv)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (v)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (vi)the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (vii)the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7; (viii)the Financial Conduct Authority and is— (aa)at or above the grade of Manager, or (bb)authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department; (ix)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (x)the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement; (xi)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Intelligence Manager or Operations Manager; (xii)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xiii)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (xiv)a local authority and has received relevant training; (xv)the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager; (xvi)the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xvii)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above the grade B2; (xviii)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager; (xix)the NHS Counter Fraud Authority and is at or above grade 8C; (xx)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (xxi)the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager; (xxii)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xxiii)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (xxiv)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xxv)the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager; (xxvi)the Serious Fraud Office and is at or above grade 7; (xxvii)Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level; (xxviii)Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B). |
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Section 191(2)(c) (application for restraint orders) | An accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland; (b)a National Crime Agency officer; (c)a member of staff of— (i)the Competition and Markets Authority; (ii)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland); (iii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland); (iv)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland); (v)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (vi)the Department for Health and Social Care; (vii)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland); (viii)the Department for Transport; (ix)the Financial Conduct Authority; (x)the Food Standards Agency; (xi)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xii)the Home Office; (xiii)the Ministry of Defence; (xiv)the Pensions Regulator; (xv)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable); (xvi)the Post Office; (xvii)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xviii)the Royal Mail; (xix)the Security Industry Authority; (xx)the Serious Fraud Office. |
Section 195A(1)(c)(5) (search and seizure powers: general) | An accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland); (ii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (iii)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable). |
Section 195G(3)(c)(6) (search and seizure powers: appropriate approval) | An accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer; (b)the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager. |
Section 195M(3)(c)(7) (further detention in other cases: applications) | An accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland); (ii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (iii)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable). |
Section 216(3)(c) (authorisation for applications and appeals under Part 2) | An accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 2; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7; (ii)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer; (iii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (iv)the Department of the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (v)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (vi)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (vii)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (viii)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (ix)the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (x)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (xi)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (xii)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xiii)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above the grade B2; (xiv)the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager; (xv)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (xvi)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xvii)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (xviii)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xix)the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager; (xx)the Serious Fraud Office and is at or above grade 7. |
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Chapter 3 of Part 5, other than— (a)the second reference in section 290(4)(c)(8); (b)the reference in section 297A(6)(c)(9). (recovery of cash in summary proceedings) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; (ii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (iii)the Department for Health and Social Care; (iv)the Department for Transport; (v)the Department for Work and Pensions; (vi)the Environment Agency; (vii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (viii)the Food Standards Agency; (ix)the Gambling Commission; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xi)the Home Office; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiii)a local authority; (xiv)the London Fire Commissioner; (xv)the Marine Management Organisation; (xvi)the Ministry of Defence; (xvii)the Ministry of Justice; (xviii)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru); (xix)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable); (xx)the Post Office; (xxi)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xxii)the Royal Mail; (xxiii)Transport for London; (xxiv)Velindre National Health Service Trust. In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland); (ii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland); (iii)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland); (iv)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (v)the Department for Health and Social Care; (vi)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland); (vii)the Department for Transport; (viii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (ix)the Food Standards Agency; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xi)the Home Office; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiii)the Ministry of Defence; (xiv)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable); (xv)the Post Office; (xvi)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xvii)the Royal Mail. |
Section 290(4)(c) (prior approval by senior officer for search of cash under Part 5, Chapter 3) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (b)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (c)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (d)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (e)the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (f)the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7; (g)the Financial Conduct Authority and is— (i)at or above the grade of Manager, or (ii)authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department; (h)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (i)the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement; (j)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (k)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (l)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (m)a local authority and has received relevant training; (n)the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager; (o)the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (p)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (q)the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7; (r)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager; (s)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (t)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (u)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (v)Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level; (w)Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B). In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer; (b)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (c)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (d)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (e)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (f)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (g)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (h)the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (i)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (j)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (k)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (l)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (m)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (n)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (o)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (p)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3. |
Section 297A(6)(c) (forfeiture notice: senior officer) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (b)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (c)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (d)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (e)the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (f)the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7; (g)the Financial Conduct Authority and is— (i)at or above the grade of Manager, or (ii)authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department; (h)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (i)the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement; (j)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (k)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (l)a local authority and has received relevant training; (m)the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager; (n)the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (o)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (p)the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7; (q)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager; (r)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (s)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (t)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (u)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (v)Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level; (w)Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B). In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (b)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (c)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (d)the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (e)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (f)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (g)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (h)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (i)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (j)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (k)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (l)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3. |
Section 303C(9)(d) Section 303L(5)(d) Section 303O(2)(d)(10) (recovery of listed assets under Part 5, Chapter 3A: general) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; (ii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (iii)the Department for Health and Social Care; (iv)the Department for Transport; (v)the Department for Work and Pensions; (vi)the Environment Agency; (vii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (viii)the Food Standards Agency; (ix)the Gambling Commission; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xi)the Home Office; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiii)a local authority; (xiv)the London Fire Commissioner; (xv)the Marine Management Organisation; (xvi)the Ministry of Defence; (xvii)the Ministry of Justice; (xviii)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru); (xix)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable); (xx)the Post Office; (xxi)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xxii)the Royal Mail; (xxiii)Transport for London; (xxiv)Velindre National Health Service Trust. In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland); (ii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland); (iii)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland); (iv)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (v)the Department for Health and Social Care; (vi)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland); (vii)the Department for Transport; (viii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (ix)the Food Standards Agency; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xi)the Home Office; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiii)the Ministry of Defence; (xiv)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable); (xv)the Post Office; (xvi)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xvii)the Royal Mail. |
Section 303E(4)(f)(11) (recovery of listed assets under Part 5, Chapter 3A: senior officers) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (b)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (c)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (d)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (e)the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (f)the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7; (g)the Financial Conduct Authority and is— (i)at or above the grade of Manager, or (ii)authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department; (h)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (i)the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement; (j)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (k)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (l)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (m)a local authority and has received relevant training; (n)the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager; (o)the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (p)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (q)the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7; (r)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager; (s)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (t)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (u)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (v)Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level; (w)Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B). In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer; (b)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (c)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (d)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (e)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (f)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (g)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (h)the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (i)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (j)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (k)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (l)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (m)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (n)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (o)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (p)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3. |
Section 303Z1(6), in sub-paragraph (d) of the definition of “enforcement officer”(12) Section 303Z14(3)(d)(13) (freezing and forfeiture of money in accounts under Part 5, Chapter 3B: general) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; (ii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (iii)the Department for Health and Social Care; (iv)the Department for Transport; (v)the Department for Work and Pensions; (vi)the Environment Agency; (vii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (viii)the Food Standards Agency; (ix)the Gambling Commission; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xi)the Home Office; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiii)a local authority; (xiv)the London Fire Commissioner; (xv)the Marine Management Organisation; (xvi)the Ministry of Defence; (xvii)the Ministry of Justice; (xviii)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru); (xix)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable); (xx)the Post Office; (xxi)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xxii)the Royal Mail; (xxiii)Transport for London; (xxiv)Velindre National Health Service Trust. In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland); (ii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland); (iii)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland); (iv)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (v)the Department for Health and Social Care; (vi)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland); (vii)the Department for Transport; (viii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (ix)the Food Standards Agency; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xi)the Home Office; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiii)the Ministry of Defence; (xiv)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable); (xv)the Post Office; (xvi)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xvii)the Royal Mail. |
Section 303Z2(4)(e)(14) (freezing of money in accounts under Part 5, Chapter 3B: senior officers) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (b)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (c)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (d)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (e)the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (f)the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7; (g)the Financial Conduct Authority and is— (i)at or above the grade of Manager, or (ii)authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department; (h)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (i)the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement; (j)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (k)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (l)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (m)a local authority and has received relevant training; (n)the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager; (o)the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (p)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (q)the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7; (r)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager; (s)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (t)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (u)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (v)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (w)Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level; (x)Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B). In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer; (b)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (c)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (d)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (e)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (f)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (g)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (h)the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (i)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (j)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (k)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (l)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (m)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (n)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (o)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (p)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (q)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3. |
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Section 336D(7)(h)(15) (senior officer for the purposes of section 336A (application to the court to extend the moratorium period)) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7; (b)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (c)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (d)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (e)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (f)the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above grade 7; (g)the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7; (h)the Financial Conduct Authority and is— (i)at or above the grade of Manager, or (ii)authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department; (i)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (j)the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement; (k)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (l)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (m)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (n)a local authority and has received relevant training; (o)the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (p)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (q)the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7; (r)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager; (s)the NHS Counter Fraud Authority and is at or above grade 8C; (t)the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager; (u)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (v)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (w)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (x)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (y)Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level; (z)Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B). In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7; (b)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer; (c)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (d)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (e)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (f)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (g)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (h)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (i)the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (j)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (k)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (l)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (m)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (n)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (o)the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager; (p)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (q)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (r)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (s)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3. |
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Section 352(5)(c), (ca) and (cb)(16) Section 353(10)(c), (ca) and (cb)(17) (search and seizure warrants) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Competition and Markets Authority; (ii)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; (iii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (iv)the Department for Health and Social Care; (v)the Department for Transport; (vi)the Department for Work and Pensions; (vii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (viii)the Food Standards Agency; (ix)the Gambling Commission; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xi)the Home Office; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiii)a local authority; (xiv)the London Fire Commissioner; (xv)the Marine Management Organisation; (xvi)the Ministry of Defence; (xvii)the Pensions Regulator; (xviii)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable); (xix)the Post Office; (xx)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xxi)the Royal Mail; (xxii)the Security Industry Authority; (xxiii)Transport for London; (xxiv)Velindre National Health Service Trust. In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Competition and Markets Authority; (ii)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland); (iii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland); (iv)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland); (v)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (vi)the Department for Health and Social Care; (vii)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland); (viii)the Department for Transport; (ix)the Financial Conduct Authority; (x)the Food Standards Agency; (xi)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xii)the Home Office; (xiii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiv)the Ministry of Defence; (xv)the Pensions Regulator; (xvi)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable); (xvii)the Post Office; (xviii)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xix)the Royal Mail; (xx)the Security Industry Authority. |
Section 378(1)(b) (confiscation investigations: appropriate officers) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Competition and Markets Authority; (b)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; (c)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (d)the Department for Health and Social Care; (e)the Department for Transport; (f)the Department for Work and Pensions; (g)the Environment Agency; (h)the Financial Conduct Authority; (i)the Food Standards Agency; (j)the Gambling Commission; (k)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (l)the Home Office; (m)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (n)a local authority; (o)the London Fire Commissioner; (p)the Marine Management Organisation; (q)the Ministry of Defence; (r)the Ministry of Justice; (s)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru); (t)the NHS Counter Fraud Authority; (u)the Pensions Regulator; (v)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable); (w)the Post Office; (x)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (y)the Royal Mail; (z)the Security Industry Authority; (aa)Transport for London; (bb)Velindre National Health Service Trust. In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Competition and Markets Authority; (b)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland); (c)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland); (d)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland); (e)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (f)the Department for Health and Social Care; (g)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland); (h)the Department for Transport; (i)the Financial Conduct Authority; (j)the Food Standards Agency; (k)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (l)the Home Office; (m)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (n)the Ministry of Defence; (o)the Pensions Regulator; (p)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable); (q)the Post Office; (r)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (s)the Royal Mail; (t)the Security Industry Authority. |
Section 378(2)(d)(18) (confiscation investigations: senior appropriate officers) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7; (b)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (c)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (d)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (e)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (f)the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (g)the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7; (h)the Financial Conduct Authority and is— (i)at or above the grade of Manager, or (ii)authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department; (i)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (j)the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement; (k)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Intelligence Manager or Operations Manager; (l)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (m)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (n)a local authority and has received relevant training; (o)the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager; (p)the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (q)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (r)the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7; (s)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager; (t)the NHS Counter Fraud Authority and is at or above grade 8C; (u)the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager; (v)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (w)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (x)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (y)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (z)the Security Industry Authority and at or above the grade of Investigations Manager; (aa)Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level; (bb)Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B). In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of— (a)the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7; (b)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer; (c)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (d)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (e)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (f)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (g)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (h)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (i)the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (j)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (k)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Intelligence Manager or Operations Manager; (l)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (m)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (n)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (o)the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager; (p)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (q)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (r)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (s)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (t)the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager. |
Section 378(3A)(ab)(19) (detained cash investigations: appropriate officers) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; (ii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (iii)the Department for Health and Social Care; (iv)the Department for Transport; (v)the Department for Work and Pensions; (vi)the Environment Agency; (vii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (viii)the Food Standards Agency; (ix)the Gambling Commission; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xi)the Home Office; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiii)a local authority; (xiv)the London Fire Commissioner; (xv)the Marine Management Organisation; (xvi)the Ministry of Defence; (xvii)the Ministry of Justice; (xviii)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru); (xix)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable); (xx)the Post Office; (xxi)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xxii)the Royal Mail; (xxiii)Transport for London; (xxiv)Velindre National Health Service Trust. In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland); (ii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland); (iii)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland); (iv)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (v)the Department for Health and Social Care; (vi)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland); (vii)the Department for Transport; (viii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (ix)the Food Standards Agency; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xi)the Home Office; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiii)the Ministry of Defence; (xiv)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable); (xv)the Post Office; (xvi)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xvii)the Royal Mail. |
Section 378(3AA)(b)(20) (detained cash investigations: senior appropriate officers) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 3; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (ii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (iii)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (iv)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (v)the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above grade 7; (vi)the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7; (vii)the Financial Conduct Authority and is— (aa)at or above the grade of Manager, or (bb)authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department; (viii)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (ix)the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (xi)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (xiii)a local authority and has received relevant training; (xiv)the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager; (xv)the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xvi)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (xvii)the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7; (xviii)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager; (xix)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (xx)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xxi)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (xxii)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xxiii)Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level; (xxiv)Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B). In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 3; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer; (ii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (iii)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (iv)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (v)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (vi)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (vii)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (viii)the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (ix)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority of Enforcement Manager; (xi)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (xiii)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (xiv)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (xv)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xvi)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (xvii)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3. |
Section 378(3C)(c)(21) (detained property investigations: appropriate officers) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; (ii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (iii)the Department for Health and Social Care; (iv)the Department for Transport; (v)the Department for Work and Pensions; (vi)the Environment Agency; (vii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (viii)the Food Standards Agency; (ix)the Gambling Commission; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xi)the Home Office; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiii)a local authority; (xiv)the London Fire Commissioner; (xv)the Marine Management Organisation; (xvi)the Ministry of Defence; (xvii)the Ministry of Justice; (xviii)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru); (xix)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable); (xx)the Post Office; (xxi)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xxii)the Royal Mail; (xxiii)Transport for London; (xxiv)Velindre National Health Service Trust. In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland); (ii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland); (iii)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland); (iv)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (v)the Department for Health and Social Care; (vi)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland); (vii)the Department for Transport; (viii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (ix)the Food Standards Agency; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xi)the Home Office; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiii)the Ministry of Defence; (xiv)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable); (xv)the Post Office; (xvi)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xvii)the Royal Mail. |
Section 378(3D)(c)(22) (detained property investigations: senior appropriate officers) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 3; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (ii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (iii)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (iv)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (v)the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above grade 7; (vi)the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7; (vii)the Financial Conduct Authority and is— (aa)at or above the grade of Manager, or (bb)authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department; (viii)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (ix)the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (xi)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (xiii)a local authority and has received relevant training; (xiv)the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager; (xv)the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xvi)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (xvii)the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7; (xviii)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager; (xix)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (xx)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xxi)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (xxii)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xxiii)Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level; (xxiv)Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B). In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 3; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer; (ii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (iii)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (iv)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (v)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (vi)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (vii)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (viii)the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (ix)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (xi)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (xiii)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (xiv)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (xv)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xvi)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (xvii)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3. |
Section 378(3E)(c)(23) (frozen funds investigations: appropriate officers) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; (ii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (iii)the Department for Health and Social Care; (iv)the Department for Transport; (v)the Department for Work and Pensions; (vi)the Environment Agency; (vii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (viii)the Food Standards Agency; (ix)the Gambling Commission; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xi)the Home Office; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiii)a local authority; (xiv)the London Fire Commissioner; (xv)the Marine Management Organisation; (xvi)the Ministry of Defence; (xvii)the Ministry of Justice; (xviii)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru); (xix)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable); (xx)the Post Office; (xxi)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xxii)the Royal Mail; (xxiii)Transport for London; (xxiv)Velindre National Health Service Trust. In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of — (i)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland); (ii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland); (iii)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland); (iv)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (v)the Department for Health and Social Care; (vi)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland); (vii)the Department for Transport; (viii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (ix)the Food Standards Agency; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xi)the Home Office; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiii)the Ministry of Defence; (xiv)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable); (xv)the Post Office; (xvi)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xvii)the Royal Mail. |
Section 378(3F)(c)(24) (frozen funds investigations: senior appropriate officers) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 3; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (ii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (iii)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (iv)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (v)the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (vi)the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7; (vii)the Financial Conduct Authority and is— (aa)at or above the grade of Manager, or (bb)authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department; (viii)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (ix)the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (xi)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (xiii)a local authority and has received relevant training; (xiv)the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager; (xv)the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xvi)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (xvii)the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7; (xviii)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager; (xix)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (xx)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xxi)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (xxii)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xxiii)Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level; (xxiv)Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B). In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 3; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer; (ii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (iii)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (iv)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (v)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (vi)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (vii)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (viii)the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (ix)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (x)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (xi)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xii)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (xiii)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (xiv)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (xv)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xvi)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (xvii)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3. |
Section 378(4)(a) (money laundering investigations: appropriate officers) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Competition and Markets Authority; (ii)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; (iii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (iv)the Department for Health and Social Care; (v)the Department for Transport; (vi)the Department for Work and Pensions; (vii)the Environment Agency; (viii)the Financial Conduct Authority; (ix)the Food Standards Agency; (x)the Gambling Commission; (xi)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xii)the Home Office; (xiii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiv)a local authority; (xv)the Marine Management Organisation; (xvi)the Ministry of Defence; (xvii)the Ministry of Justice; (xviii)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru); (xix)the NHS Counter Fraud Authority; (xx)the Pensions Regulator; (xxi)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable); (xxii)the Post Office; (xxiii)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xxiv)the Royal Mail; (xxv)Transport for London; (xxvi)Velindre National Health Service Trust. In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Competition and Markets Authority; (ii)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland); (iii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland); (iv)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland); (v)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; (vi)the Department for Health and Social Care; (vii)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland); (viii)the Department for Transport; (ix)the Financial Conduct Authority; (x)the Food Standards Agency; (xi)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority; (xii)the Home Office; (xiii)the Information Commissioner’s Office; (xiv)the Ministry of Defence; (xv)the Pensions Regulator; (xvi)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable); (xvii)the Post Office; (xviii)the Prudential Regulation Authority; (xix)the Royal Mail. |
Section 378(6)(c)(25) (money laundering investigations: senior appropriate officers) | In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 2; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7; (ii)the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (iii)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (iv)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (v)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (vi)the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above grade 7; (vii)the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7; (viii)the Financial Conduct Authority and is— (aa)at or above the grade of Manager, or (bb)authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department; (ix)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (x)the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement; (xi)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (xii)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xiii)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (xiv)a local authority and has received relevant training; (xv)the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xvi)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (xvii)the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7; (xviii)the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager; (xix)the NHS Counter Fraud Authority and is at or above grade 8C; (xx)the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager; (xxi)a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (xxii)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xxiii)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (xxiv)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xxv)Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level; (xxvi)Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B). In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is— (a)a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 2; (b)a member of staff of— (i)the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7; (ii)the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer; (iii)the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (iv)the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (v)the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (vi)the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7; (vii)the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal; (viii)the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement; (ix)the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (x)the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7; (xi)the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager; (xii)the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer; (xiii)the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department; (xiv)the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2; (xv)the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager; (xvi)the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector; (xvii)the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3; (xviii)the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager; (xix)the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3. |
Article 4
1. The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) Order 2009(26).
2. The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) (Amendment) Order 2009(27).
3. The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) (England and Wales) Order 2015(28).
4. The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) (Amendment) Order 2017(29).
5. The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2018(30).
6. The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020(31).
Section 47A was inserted by section 55 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26). There are amendments to this section but none is relevant.
Section 47M was inserted by section 55 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009. There are amendments to this section but none is relevant.
Section 47G was inserted by section 55 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009. Section 47G(3)(c) was amended by paragraph 21 of Schedule 5 to the Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22) and S.I. 2018/285 (W. 54).
Section 47G(3)(c) was amended by S.I. 2018/285 (W. 54).
Section 195A was inserted by section 57 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009. There are amendments to this section but none is relevant.
Section 195G was inserted by section 57 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009.
Section 195M was inserted by section 57 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009. There are amendments to this section but none is relevant.
Section 290(4)(c) was inserted by paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 11 to the Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27) and amended by paragraph 32(2) of Schedule 5 to the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and S.I. 2018/285 (W. 54).
Section 297A(6)(c) was inserted by section 65(1) of the Policing and Crime Act 2009.
Sections 303C, 303L and 303O were inserted by section 15 of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and amended by S.I. 2018/768 (W. 155).
Section 303E was inserted by section 15 of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and amended by S.I. 2018/768 (W. 155).
Section 303Z1 was inserted by section 16 of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and amended by paragraph 14 of Schedule 12 to the Financial Services Act 2021 (c. 22) and S.I. 2018/768 (W. 155).
Section 303Z14 was inserted by section 16 of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and amended by paragraph 20 of Schedule 12 to the Financial Services Act 2021 (c. 22) and S.I. 2018/768 (W. 155).
Section 303Z2 was inserted by section 16 of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and amended by paragraph 15 of Schedule 12 to the Financial Services Act 2021 and S.I. 2018/768 (W. 155).
Section 336D was inserted by section 10(4) of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and amended by S.I. 2018/768 (W. 155).
Section 352(5)(c) was inserted by paragraph 7(3) of Schedule 10 to, and amended by section 80(1)(b) of, the Serious Crime Act 2007. Further amendments were made by paragraph 31(b) of Schedule 21 to the Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), paragraph 12(2)(b) of Schedule 48 to the Finance Act 2013 (c. 29) and paragraph 47(3)(c) of Schedule 5 to the Criminal Finances Act 2017. Section 352(5)(ca) and (cb) were inserted by paragraph 47(3)(d) of Schedule 5 to the Criminal Finances Act 2017.
Section 353(10)(c) was inserted by paragraph 8(3) of Schedule 10 to, and amended by section 80(3)(b) of, the Serious Crime Act 2007. Further amendments were made by paragraph 32(b) of Schedule 21 to the Crime and Courts Act 2013, paragraph 13(2)(b) of Schedule 48 of the Finance Act 2013 and paragraph 48(5)(c) of Schedule 5 to the Criminal Finances Act 2017. Section 353(10)(ca) and (cb) were inserted by paragraph 48(5)(d) of Schedule 5 to the Criminal Finances Act 2017.
Section 378(2)(d) was amended by S.I. 2018/285 (W. 54).
Section 378(3A) was inserted by paragraph 13 of Schedule 10 to the Serious Crime Act 2007 and paragraph (ab) was inserted by section 80(7) of that Act.
Section 378(3AA)(b) was inserted by paragraph 27(2) of Schedule 19 to the Crime and Courts Act 2013 and amended by S.I. 2018/285 (W. 54).
Section 378(3C)(c) was inserted by paragraph 59 of Schedule 5 to the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and was amended S.I. 2018/768 (W.155).
Section 378(3D)(c) was inserted by paragraph 59 of Schedule 5 to the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and was amended S.I. 2018/768 (W.155).
Section 378(3E)(c) was inserted by paragraph 59 of Schedule 5 to the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and was amended S.I. 2018/768 (W.155).
Section 378(3F)(c) was inserted by paragraph 59 of Schedule 5 to the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and was amended S.I. 2018/768 (W.155).
Section 378(6)(c) was amended by S.I. 2018/768 (W.155).
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