343 JudgesE+W+N.I.
(1)In this Chapter references to a judge in relation to an application must be construed in accordance with this section.
(2)In relation to an application for the purposes of a confiscation investigation or a money laundering investigation a judge is—
(a)in England and Wales, a judge entitled to exercise the jurisdiction of the Crown Court;
(b)in Northern Ireland, a Crown Court judge.
(3)In relation to an application for the purposes of a civil recovery investigation [F1or an exploitation proceeds investigation] [F2or a detained cash investigation] a judge is a judge of the High Court.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 343(3) inserted (6.4.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), s. 182(5), Sch. 19 para. 4 (with s. 180); S.I. 2010/816, art. 2, Sch. para. 18
F2Words in s. 343(3) inserted (6.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 10 para. 3; S.I. 2008/755, art. 17(1)(d)(ii)
Commencement Information
I1S. 343 in force at 24.2.2003 by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)