Explanatory Notes

Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 32

30 October 2003

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters

Chapter 4: Information about Banking Transactions
Section 34: Offences

96.This section replicates section 366 of POCA, and provides for various criminal offences connected with failure to comply with customer information orders. The penalties, which are financial only, are directed at non-compliant institutions, rather than at individuals.