Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

Part 1 U.K. Powers to which section 50 applies

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60) U.K.

1 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of Part 2 or 3 of the 1984 Act (police powers of entry, search and seizure).

Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989 1341 (N.I. 12)) U.K.

2 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of Parts 3 and 4 of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (police powers of entry, search and seizure).

Official Secrets Act 1911 (c. 28) U.K.

3 The power of seizure conferred by section 9(1) of the Official Secrets Act 1911 (seizure of evidence that an offence under that Act has been or is about to be committed).

Children and Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act 1955 (c. 28) U.K.

4 The power of seizure conferred by section 3(1) of the Children and Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act 1955 (seizure of copies of work to which that Act applies etc.).

Obscene Publications Act 1959 (c. 66) U.K.

5 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by section 3(1) and (2) of the Obscene Publications Act 1959 (power to search for and seize obscene materials and documents relating to a connected business).

Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c. 2) U.K.

6 The power of seizure conferred by section 51(1) of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).

Licensing Act 1964 (c. 26) U.K.

7 The power of seizure conferred by section 54 of the Licensing Act 1964 (seizure of documents relating to club).

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

8 The power of seizure conferred by section 46 of the Firearms Act 1968 (seizure of firearms etc.).

Trade Descriptions Act 1968 (c. 29) U.K.

9 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by section 28(1)(c) and (d) of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act etc.).

Theft Act 1968 (c. 60) U.K.

10 The power of seizure conferred by section 26(3) of the Theft Act 1968 (seizure of goods suspected of being stolen).

Gaming Act 1968 (c. 65) U.K.

11 The power of seizure conferred by section 43(5) of the Gaming Act 1968 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).

Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 16 (N.I.)) U.K.

12 The power of seizure conferred by section 25(3) of the Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (seizure of goods suspected of being stolen).

Taxes Management Act 1970 (c. 9) U.K.

13 The power of seizure conferred by section 20C of the Taxes Management Act 1970 (seizure of evidence of offences involving serious fraud).

Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38) U.K.

14 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 23(2) and (3) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (power to search for and seize controlled drugs and related documents).

Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77) U.K.

15 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of sections 28D(3), 28E(5) and 28F(6) of the Immigration Act 1971 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).

Fair Trading Act 1973 (c. 41) U.K.

16 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 29(1)(c) and (d) of the Fair Trading Act 1973 (seizure of evidence of offences under section 23 of that Act etc.).

Biological Weapons Act 1974 (c. 6) U.K.

17 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 4(1)(b), (c) and (d) of the Biological Weapons Act 1974 (seizures under a warrant).

Prices Act 1974 (c. 24) U.K.

18 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of paragraph 9(2) to the Schedule to the Prices Act 1974 (seizure of evidence of offences in connection with price regulation, price marking and price range notices).

Valid from 06/04/2008

[F1 18A U.K. The power of seizure conferred by section 36D(3) of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 1 para. 18A inserted (6.4.2008) by Consumer Credit Act 2006 (c. 14), ss. 51(7), 71; S.I. 2007/3300, art. 3(2), Sch. 2

Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39) U.K.

19 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 162(1)(c) and (d) of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act etc.).

Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 (c. 32) U.K.

20 The power of seizure conferred by section 19 of the Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).

Protection of Children Act 1978 (c. 37) U.K.

21 The power of seizure conferred by section 4(2) of the Protection of Children Act 1978 (seizure of indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children).

Protection of Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978 1047 (N.I. 17)) U.K.

22 The power of seizure conferred by Article 4(1) of the Protection of Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (seizure of indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children).

Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2) U.K.

23 The power of seizure conferred by section 118C(4) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (seizure of evidence of fraud offences).

Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38) U.K.

24 The power of seizure conferred by section 11(1)(c) of the Estate Agents Act 1979 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).

Indecent Displays (Control) Act 1981 (c. 42) U.K.

25 The power of seizure conferred by section 2(3) of the Indecent Displays (Control) Act 1981 (seizure of indecent matter believed to have been used in the commission of an offence under that Act).

Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 (c. 45) U.K.

26 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of sections 7(1) and 24(1) of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 (seizure of forgeries and counterfeits and of things used for making them etc.).

Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981 (c. 63) U.K.

27 The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 16(2) of Schedule 1 to the Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981 (seizure of evidence of offences in connection with general gaming duty).

28 The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 17(2) of Schedule 3 to that Act (seizure of evidence of offences in connection with bingo duty etc.).

29 The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 17(2) of Schedule 4 to that Act (seizure of evidence of offences in connection with the provision of amusement machines).

Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981 155 (N.I. 2)) U.K.

30 The power of seizure conferred by Article 45 of the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (seizure of firearms etc.).

Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981 231 (N.I. 10)) U.K.

31 The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 4 of Schedule 9 to the Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.

F2 32 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 1 paras. 32, 40, 43 repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 364(e)

Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (S.I. 1983 764 (N.I. 8)) U.K.

33 The power of seizure conferred by Article 25C(2) of the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (seizure of evidence of offences).

Video Recordings Act 1984 (c. 39) U.K.

34 The power of seizure conferred by section 17(2) of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).

Valid from 08/10/2004

Companies Act 1985 (c. 6) U.K.

35 The power of seizure conferred by section 448(3) of the Companies Act 1985 (seizure of documents which have not been produced in compliance with a requirement etc.).

Weights and Measures Act 1985 (c. 72) U.K.

36 The power of seizure conferred by section 79(2)(b) of the Weights and Measures Act 1985 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act, except Part 5).

37 The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 4 of Schedule 8 to that Act (seizure of evidence of offences under Part 5 of that Act).

Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (S.I. 1985 1204 (N.I. 11)) U.K.

38 The power of seizure conferred by Article 180(4) of the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Order).

Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (c. 35) U.K.

39 The power of seizure conferred by section 6(3) of the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act etc.)

F3 40 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F3 Sch. 1 paras. 32, 40, 43 repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 364(e)

Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1986 (c. iv) U.K.

41 Any power of seizure conferred by virtue of section 12 of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1986 (seizure of items which may be subject to forfeiture).

Valid from 01/06/2004

Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (S.I. 1986 1032 (N.I. 6)) U.K.

42 The power of seizure conferred by Article 441(3) of the Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (seizure of evidence of offences etc.).

F4 43 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F4 Sch. 1 paras. 32, 40, 43 repealed (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3649, arts. 1, 364(e)

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

44 The power of seizure conferred by section 2(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 1987 (seizure of documents for the purposes of an investigation under section 1 of that Act).

Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43) U.K.

45 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 29(4), (5) and (6) of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (seizure for the purposes of ascertaining whether safety provisions have been contravened etc.).

Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987 2049 (N.I. 20)) U.K.

46 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of Article 22(3) and (4) of the Consumer Protection (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (seizure for purposes of ascertaining whether safety provisions have been contravened).

Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33) U.K.

47 F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F5 Sch. 1 para. 47 repealed (24.3.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), ss. 457, 458(1)(3), Sch. 12; S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-13 (as amended by S.I. 2003/531, arts. 3, 4))

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48) U.K.

[F6 48 The powers of seizure conferred by sections 109(4), 200(3A) and 297B(4) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (seizure of evidence relating to offences concerning infringing copies, illicit recordings and unauthorised decoders).]

Textual Amendments

F6 Sch. 1 para. 48 substituted (1.4.2003) by The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Powers of Seizure) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/934), art. 2(2)

49 The power of seizure conferred by sections 7(2) and 8(1) of the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 (seizure of evidence of commission outside the United Kingdom of an arrestable offence or of an offence punishable in Scotland by imprisonment).

Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16) U.K.

50 The power of seizure conferred by section 32(6) of the Food Safety Act 1990 (seizure of evidence for the purposes of proceedings under that Act).

Computer Misuse Act 1990 (c. 18) U.K.

51 The power of seizure conferred by section 14(4) of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (c. 37) U.K.

52 The power of seizure conferred by section 40(2) of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).

Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 (c. 29) U.K.

53 The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 3(3) of the Schedule to the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 (seizure of evidence of offences under section 1 of that Act).

Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (c. 65) U.K.

54 The power of seizure conferred by section 5(2) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).

Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991 762 (N.I. 7)) U.K.

55 The power of seizure conferred by Article 33(7) of the Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Order).

Timeshare Act 1992 (c. 35) U.K.

56 The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 2 to the Timeshare Act 1992 (seizure of evidence of offences).

Valid from 27/02/2007

Charities Act 1993 (c. 10) U.K.

[F7 56A The power of seizure conferred by section 31A(3) of the Charities Act 1993 (seizure of material for the purposes of an inquiry under section 8 of that Act).]

Textual Amendments

F7 Sch. 1 para. 56A inserted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), ss. 26(2), 79; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 4-13)

Finance Act 1994 (c. 9) U.K.

57 The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 7 to the Finance Act 1994 (seizure of evidence of offences relating to insurance premium tax).

Valid from 01/12/2007

Value Added Tax Act 1994 (c. 23) U.K.

58 F8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F8 Sch. 1 para. 58 repealed (1.12.2007) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), ss. 84, 114, Sch. 22 para. 13(2)(e), Sch. 27 Pt. 5(1); S.I. 2007/3166, art. 3(a)

Trade Marks Act 1994 (c. 26) U.K.

[F9 58A The power of seizure conferred by section 92A(4) of the Trade Marks Act 1994 (seizure of evidence relating to offences concerning unauthorised use of a trade mark, etc. in relation to goods).]

Textual Amendments

F9 Sch. 1 para. 58A inserted (1.4.2003) by The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Powers of Seizure) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/934), art. 2(3)

Drug Trafficking Act 1994 (c. 37) U.K.

59 The power of seizure conferred by section 56(5) of the Drug Trafficking Act 1994 (seizure of material likely to be of substantial value to an investigation into drug trafficking).

Chemical Weapons Act 1996 (c. 6) U.K.

60 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 29(2)(c), (d) and (e) of the Chemical Weapons Act 1996 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).

Finance Act 1996 (c. 8) U.K.

61 The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 5 to the Finance Act 1996 (seizure of evidence of offences relating to landfill tax).

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

62 The power of seizure conferred by Article 51(5) of the Proceeds of Crime (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (seizure of material relevant to investigation).

Knives Act 1997 (c. 21) U.K.

63 The power of seizure conferred by section 5(2) of the Knives Act 1997 (seizure of publications consisting of or containing prohibited material).

Nuclear Explosions (Prohibitions and Inspections) Act 1998 (c. 7) U.K.

64 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 10(2)(c), (d) and (e) of the Nuclear Explosions (Prohibitions and Inspections) Act 1998 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).

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

65 The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to the Data Protection Act 1998 (seizure of evidence of contravention of data protection principles etc.).

Landmines Act 1998 (c. 33) U.K.

66 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of section 18(3)(c), (d) and (e) of the Landmines Act 1998 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act).

Valid from 01/06/2004

Competition Act 1998 (c. 41) U.K.

67 Each of the powers of seizure conferred by section 28(2) of the Competition Act 1998 (seizure of documents or information).

Nuclear Safeguards Act 2000 (c. 5) U.K.

68 The power of seizure conferred by section 8(2) of the Nuclear Safeguards Act 2000 (seizure of evidence of offences under that Act etc.).

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8) U.K.

69 The power of seizure conferred by section 176(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (seizure of documents or information not supplied in compliance with a requirement etc.).

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

70 The power of seizure conferred by section 82(3) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (power of constable in Northern Ireland to seize items used or intended for use in the commission of certain offences).

71 U.K. Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of paragraphs 1, 3, 11, 15 and 19 of Schedule 5 to that Act (powers for use in terrorism investigations).

Finance Act 2000 (c. 17) U.K.

72 The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 130(2) of Schedule 6 to the Finance Act 2000 (seizure of evidence of offences relating to climate change levy).

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

73 The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

International Criminal Court Act 2001 (c. 17) U.K.

[F10 73A The power of seizure conferred by paragraph 9 of Schedule 5 to the International Criminal Court Act 2001 (seizure of evidence in connection with offences under that Act).]

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 1 para. 73A inserted (1.4.2003) after Sch. 1 para. 73 by virtue of The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Powers of Seizure) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/934), art. 2(4)

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

[F11 73A The power of seizure conferred by section 352(4) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (seizure of material likely to be of substantial value to certain investigations).]

Textual Amendments

F11 Sch. 1 para. 73A added (24.2.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), ss. 456, 458, Sch. 11 para. 40(6); S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (subject to transitional provisions and savings in arts. 3-7 (as amended by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14))

Valid from 20/06/2003

Enterprise Act 2002 U.K.

[F12 73B The power of seizure conferred by section 194(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 (seizure of documents for the purposes of an investigation under section 192(1) of that Act).]

Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 1 para. 73B inserted (20.6.2003) after Sch. 1 para. 73 by virtue of Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 194(5), 279; S.I. 2003/1397, art. 2(1), Sch.

Valid from 08/01/2007

[F13 73BA U.K. The power of seizure conferred by section 227C of the Enterprise Act 2002 (entry to premises with warrant to seize goods or documents etc).]

Textual Amendments

F13 Sch. 1 para. 73BA inserted (8.1.2007) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3363), reg. 28

Valid from 26/04/2004

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

[F14 73C The power of seizure conferred by sections 17 and 22 of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (seizure of evidence relevant to overseas investigation or offence).]

Textual Amendments

F14 Sch. 1 para. 73C inserted (26.4.2004) by Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32), ss. 26(3)(b), 94; S.I. 2004/786, art. 3

Valid from 01/01/2004

Extradition Act 2003 (c. 41) U.K.

[F15 73D The powers of seizure conferred by sections 156(5), 160(5), 161(4), 162(6) and (7) and 164(6) and (7) of the Extradition Act 2003 (seizure in connection with extradition).]

Textual Amendments

F15 Sch. 1 para. 73D added (1.1.2004) by Extradition Act 2003 (c. 41), ss. 165(2), 221; S.I. 2003/3103, art. 2 (subject to arts. 3-5 (as amended by S.I. 2003/3312, art. 2(2) and S.I. 2003/3258, art. 2(2)))

Valid from 01/03/2006

Human Tissue Act 2004 (c. 30) U.K.

[F16 73E Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of paragraph 5(1) (seizure of material relevant to licensing functions) and (2) (seizure of evidence of offences) of Schedule 5 to the Human Tissue Act 2004.]

Textual Amendments

F16 Sch. 1 para. 73E inserted (1.3.2006 for certain purposes, 7.4.2006 for certain further purposes and 1.9.2006 otherwise) by Human Tissue Act 2004 (c. 30), ss. 56, 60, Sch. 6 para. 5(4); S.I. 2006/404, arts. 2, 3, Sch. (subject to art. 4 and with arts. 5, 6); S.I. 2006/1997, art. 3 (subject to arts. 4, 7, 8) (as amended (5.8.2006) by S.I. 2006/2169, art. 2)

Valid from 01/04/2006

Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 U.K.

[F17 73F The power of seizure conferred by section 66 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (seizure of documents for purposes of investigation by DPP or other Investigating Authority).]

Textual Amendments

F17 Sch. 1 para. 73F inserted (1.4.2006) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 68, 178; S.I. 2005/1521, art. 5(1); S.S.I. 2006/166, art. 2(1)(a)

Valid from 01/10/2005

General Product Safety Regulations 2005 U.K.

[F18 73G Each of the powers of seizure conferred by the provisions of regulation 22(4) to (6) of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (seizure for the purposes of ascertaining whether safety provisions have been contravened etc).]

Textual Amendments

F18 Sch. 1 para. 73G inserted (1.10.2005) by The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/1803), reg. 47(4) (with regs. 42, 43)

Valid from 13/04/2006

[F19 73H U.K. The power of seizure conferred by section 28 of the Terrorism Act 2006.]

Textual Amendments

F19 Sch. 1 para. 73H inserted (13.4.2006) by Terrorism Act 2006 (c. 11), ss. 28(6)(a), 39(2); S.I. 2006/1013, art. 2

Valid from 15/12/2007

The Money Laundering Regulations 2007 U.K.

[F20 73J The power of seizure conferred by regulation 39(6) of the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 (entry to premises under warrant).]

Textual Amendments

F20 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 73J inserted (15.12.2007) by The Money Laundering Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2157), reg. 51, Sch. 6 Pt. 1 para. 3

Valid from 15/12/2007

The Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2007 U.K.

[F21 73K The power of seizure conferred by regulation 9(6) of the Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2007 (entry to premises under warrant).]

Textual Amendments

F21 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 73K inserted (15.12.2007) by The Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3298), reg. 19, Sch. 3 para. 3