Explanatory Notes

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

2002 CHAPTER 29

24 July 2002

Commentary on Sections

Part 12: Miscellaneous and General

Section 458: Commencement

686.This section provides that all substantive provisions of the Act will be brought into force by means of commencement orders. These orders will be made by the Secretary of State for those Parts applying wholly or in part to England & Wales and Northern Ireland, and by the Scottish Ministers for Part 3 and the necessary provisions of Part 12 as they apply to Scotland. Parts 5, 8 and 10 contain provisions that are limited to Scotland. The Secretary of State must therefore consult with Scottish Ministers when commencing these provisions.