Explanatory Notes

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

2002 CHAPTER 29

24 July 2002

Background

Publication of draft sections for a Proceeds of Crime Bill

8.In March 2001 the government published for consultation a Command Paper entitled “Proceeds of Crime Bill – Publication of Draft Sections” (Cm 5066). The Bill introduced in October 2001 incorporated substantial revision of some of the sections, and further provisions were added.