Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5 U.K. Minor and consequential amendments

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

17 U.K. The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 is amended as follows.

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I1 Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I2 Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at 31.10.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(q)

I3 Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at 30.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 2(g)

I4 Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(w)

I5 Sch. 5 para. 17 in force at 16.4.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 4(c)

18 (1) Section 2A (contribution to the reduction of crime) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) omit “or” before paragraph (e);

(b) after paragraph (e) insert—

“(f) Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, or

(g) the Financial Conduct Authority.”

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) omit “and” at the end of paragraph (b);

(b) after paragraph (c) insert “, and

(d) in the case of Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs or the Financial Conduct Authority, the Treasury.”

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I6 Sch. 5 para. 18 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I7 Sch. 5 para. 18 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

19 (1) Section 2C (prosecuting authorities) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), after “5,” insert “ 7 ”.

(3) In subsection (3A), after “302A” insert “ , 303X or 303Z19 ”.

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I8 Sch. 5 para. 19 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I9 Sch. 5 para. 19(1) in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(d)

I10 Sch. 5 para. 19(2) in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(d)

20 U.K. In section 7 (recoverable amount for purposes of confiscation order in England and Wales), in subsection (4)—

(a) in paragraph (b), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

(b) omit “and” at the end of paragraph (b);

(c) in paragraph (c), after “298(2)” insert “ , 303O(3), 303R(3) or 303Z14(4) ”;

(d) after paragraph (c) insert “, and

(d) any property which is the forfeitable property in relation to an order under section 303Q(1).”

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I11 Sch. 5 para. 20 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I12 Sch. 5 para. 20(a)(c)(d) in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)

I13 Sch. 5 para. 20(a)(c)(d) in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(ii)

I14 Sch. 5 para. 20(b) in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(c)

21 U.K. In section 47G (appropriate approval for exercise of search and seizure powers in England and Wales), in subsection (3)(c), after “investigator”, in the first place it occurs, insert “ who does not fall within any of the preceding paragraphs ”.

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I15 Sch. 5 para. 21 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I16 Sch. 5 para. 21 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

22 (1) Section 82 (meaning of free property for purposes of Part 2) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(f), for “or 298(2)” substitute “ , 298(2), 303L(1), 303O(3), 303R(3), 303Z3 or 303Z14(4) ”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) in paragraph (a), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) (as amended by section 34(2) of this Act), for “or 298(4)” substitute “ , 298(4) or 303O(9) ”;

(c) after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) it is the forfeitable property in relation to an order under section 303Q(1).”

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I17 Sch. 5 para. 22 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I18 Sch. 5 para. 22 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I19 Sch. 5 para. 22 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

23 U.K. In section 93 (recoverable amount for purposes of confiscation order in Scotland), in subsection (4)—

(a) in paragraph (b), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

(b) omit “and” at the end of paragraph (b);

(c) in paragraph (c), after “298(2)” insert “ , 303O(3), 303R(3) or 303Z14(4) ”;

(d) after paragraph (c) insert “, and

(d) any property which is the forfeitable property in relation to an order under section 303Q(1).”

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I20 Sch. 5 para. 23 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I21 Sch. 5 para. 23(a)(c)(d) in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)

I22 Sch. 5 para. 23(a)(c)(d) in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(ii)

I23 Sch. 5 para. 23(b) in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(c)

24 (1) Section 148 (meaning of free property for purposes of Part 3) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(f), for “or 298(2)” substitute “ , 298(2), 303L(1), 303O(3), 303R(3), 303Z3 or 303Z14(4) ”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) in paragraph (a), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) (as amended by section 34(3) of this Act), for “or 298(4)” substitute “ , 298(4) or 303O(9) ”;

(c) after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) it is the forfeitable property in relation to an order under section 303Q(1).”

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I24 Sch. 5 para. 24 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I25 Sch. 5 para. 24 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I26 Sch. 5 para. 24 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

25 U.K. In section 157 (recoverable amount for purposes of confiscation order in Northern Ireland), in subsection (4)—

(a) in paragraph (b), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

(b) omit “and” at the end of paragraph (b);

(c) in paragraph (c), after “298(2)” insert “ , 303O(3), 303R(3) or 303Z14(4) ”;

(d) after paragraph (c) insert “, and

(d) any property which is the forfeitable property in relation to an order under section 303Q(1).”

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I27 Sch. 5 para. 25 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I28 Sch. 5 para. 25 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(d)(i)

I29 Sch. 5 para. 25 in force at 16.4.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(d)(ii)

26 U.K. In section 195G (appropriate approval for exercise of search and seizure powers in Northern Ireland), in subsection (3)(c), after “investigator”, in the first place it occurs, insert “ who does not fall within any of the preceding paragraphs ”.

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I30 Sch. 5 para. 26 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

27 (1) Section 230 (meaning of free property for purposes of Part 4) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(f), for “or 298(2)” substitute “ , 298(2), 303L(1), 303O(3), 303R(3), 303Z3 or 303Z14(4) ”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) in paragraph (a), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) (as amended by section 34(4) of this Act), for “or 298(4)” substitute “ , 298(4) or 303O(9) ”;

(c) after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) it is the forfeitable property in relation to an order under section 303Q(1).”

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I31 Sch. 5 para. 27 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I32 Sch. 5 para. 27 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(d)(i)

I33 Sch. 5 para. 27 in force at 16.4.2018 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(d)(ii)

28 U.K. In section 240 (general purpose of Part 5), in subsection (1)(b)—

(a) for “cash” substitute “ property ”;

(b) at the end insert “ and, in certain circumstances, to be forfeited by the giving of a notice ”.

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I34 Sch. 5 para. 28 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I35 Sch. 5 para. 28 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

29 U.K. In section 241 (“unlawful conduct”), in subsection (3)(b), for “cash” substitute “ property ”.

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I36 Sch. 5 para. 29 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I37 Sch. 5 para. 29 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

30 (1) Section 278 (limit on recovery) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (6A)—

(a) in paragraph (a), after “section 297A” insert “ or an account forfeiture notice under section 303Z9 ”;

(b) in the words after paragraph (b), for “forfeiture notice” substitute “ notice ”.

(3) In subsection (7)—

(a) in paragraph (a), after “section 298” insert “ , 303O or 303Z14 ”;

(b) in the words after paragraph (b), for “section 298” substitute “ that section ”.

(4) After subsection (7) insert—

“(7A) If—

(a) an order is made under section 303Q instead of an order being made under section 303O for the forfeiture of recoverable property, and

(b) the enforcement authority subsequently seeks a recovery order in respect of related property,

the order under section 303Q is to be treated for the purposes of this section as if it were a recovery order obtained by the enforcement authority in respect of the property that was the forfeitable property in relation to the order under section 303Q.”

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I38 Sch. 5 para. 30 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I39 Sch. 5 para. 30 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I40 Sch. 5 para. 30 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

31 U.K. In section 289 (searches), in subsection (5)(b) for “a customs officer” substitute “ an officer of Revenue and Customs ”.

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I41 Sch. 5 para. 31 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I42 Sch. 5 para. 31 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

32 (1) Section 290 (prior approval) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4)(c), after “investigator”, in the first place it occurs, insert “ who does not fall within any of the preceding paragraphs ”.

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

“(6A) But the duty in subsection (6) does not apply if, during the course of exercising the powers conferred by section 289, the relevant officer seizes property by virtue of section 303J and the property so seized is detained for more than 48 hours (calculated in accordance with section 303K(5)).”

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I43 Sch. 5 para. 32 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I44 Sch. 5 para. 32 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I45 Sch. 5 para. 32 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

33 U.K. In section 302 (compensation), in subsection (7A), for “or a constable” substitute “ , a constable, an SFO officer or a National Crime Agency officer ”.

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I46 Sch. 5 para. 33 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I47 Sch. 5 para. 33 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

34 (1) Section 311 (insolvency) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) An application for an order for the further detention of any property to which subsection (3) applies may not be made under section 303L unless the appropriate court gives leave.

(2B) An application for the making of an account freezing order under section 303Z3 in respect of an account in which is held money to which subsection (3) applies, or an application under section 303Z4 for the extension of the period specified in such an order, may not be made unless the appropriate court gives leave.”

(3) In subsection (4), after “recovery order” insert “ , or to apply for an account freezing order under section 303Z3, ”.

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I48 Sch. 5 para. 34 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I49 Sch. 5 para. 34 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I50 Sch. 5 para. 34 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

35 U.K. In section 312 (performance of functions of Scottish Ministers by constables in Scotland: excluded functions), in subsection (2), after paragraph (j) insert—

“(k) section 303B(3) (listed asset);

(l) section 303H(1) (code of practice);

(m) section 303O(1)(b) (forfeiture);

(n) section 303Y(3) (minimum value);

(o) section 303Z8(3) (minimum amount);

(p) section 303Z14(2)(b) (forfeiture).”

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I51 Sch. 5 para. 35 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I52 Sch. 5 para. 35 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)

I53 Sch. 5 para. 35 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(ii)

36 (1) Section 316 (general interpretation of Part 5) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the definition of “associated property”, after “property”” insert “ (in Chapter 2) ”;

(b) in the definition of “court”, for “Chapter 3” substitute “ Chapters 3, 3A and 3B ”;

(c) at the appropriate places insert—

““account forfeiture notice” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z9(3),”;

““account freezing order” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z1(3)(a),”;

““bank” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z7,”;

““building society” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z1(6),”;

““enforcement officer” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z1(6),”;

““listed asset” (in Chapter 3A) has the meaning given by section 303B,”;

““the minimum amount” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z8,”;

““the minimum value” (in Chapter 3A) has the meaning given by section 303Y,”;

““relevant court” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z1(6),”;

““relevant officer” (in Chapter 3A) has the meaning given by section 303C(9),”;

““senior officer” (in Chapter 3B) has the meaning given by section 303Z2(4),”.

(3) After subsection (9) insert—

“(10) References (in Chapter 3B) to an account being operated by or for a person are to be read in accordance with section 303Z1(3)(b).”

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I54 Sch. 5 para. 36 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I55 Sch. 5 para. 36 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I56 Sch. 5 para. 36 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

37 (1) Section 333D (tipping off: other permitted disclosures) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) omit “or” at the end of paragraph (a);

(b) after that paragraph insert—

“(aa) for the purposes of proceedings under section 336A (power of court to extend moratorium period);

(ab) made in good faith by virtue of section 339ZB (disclosures within the regulated sector); or”.

(3) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) Where an application is made to extend a moratorium period under section 336A, a person does not commit an offence under section 333A if—

(a) the disclosure is made to a customer or client of the person,

(b) the customer or client appears to the person making the disclosure to have an interest in the relevant property, and

(c) the disclosure contains only such information as is necessary for the purposes of notifying the customer or client that the application under section 336A has been made.

“Moratorium period” and “relevant property” have the meanings given in section 336D.”

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I57 Sch. 5 para. 37 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I58 Sch. 5 para. 37 in force at 31.10.2017 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(r) (with reg. 1(4))

38 U.K. In section 340 (Part 7: interpretation), after subsection (14) insert—

“(15) “Further information order” means an order made under section 339ZH.”

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I59 Sch. 5 para. 38 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I60 Sch. 5 para. 38 in force at 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(s)

39 (1) Section 341 (investigations for purposes of Part 8) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3)—

(a) omit “or” at the end of paragraph (c);

(b) in paragraph (d), after “295” insert “ , 303K or 303L ”;

(c) at the end of paragraph (d) insert “, or

(e) property held in an account in relation to which an account freezing order made under section 303Z3 has effect.”

(3) After subsection (3A) insert—

“(3B) For the purposes of this Part a detained property investigation is an investigation for the purposes of Chapter 3A of Part 5 into—

(a) the derivation of property detained under that Chapter, or a part of such property, or

(b) whether property detained under that Chapter, or a part of such property, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct.

(3C) For the purposes of this Part a frozen funds investigation is an investigation for the purposes of Chapter 3B of Part 5 into—

(a) the derivation of money held in an account in relation to which an account freezing order made under section 303Z3 has effect (a “frozen account”) or of a part of such money, or

(b) whether money held in a frozen account, or a part of such money, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct.”

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I61 Sch. 5 para. 39 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I62 Sch. 5 para. 39 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)

I63 Sch. 5 para. 39 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(ii)

40 U.K. In section 342 (offences of prejudicing investigation), in subsection (1), after “a detained cash investigation” insert “ , a detained property investigation, a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I64 Sch. 5 para. 40 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I65 Sch. 5 para. 40 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I66 Sch. 5 para. 40 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

41 U.K. In section 343 (judges), in subsection (2), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I67 Sch. 5 para. 41 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I68 Sch. 5 para. 41 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I69 Sch. 5 para. 41 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

42 U.K. In section 344 (courts), in paragraph (a), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I70 Sch. 5 para. 42 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I71 Sch. 5 para. 42 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I72 Sch. 5 para. 42 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

43 U.K. In section 345 (production orders), in subsection (2)(b), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I73 Sch. 5 para. 43 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I74 Sch. 5 para. 43 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I75 Sch. 5 para. 43 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

44 U.K. In section 346 (requirements for making of production order), in subsection (2), after paragraph (bb) insert—

“(bc) in the case of a detained property investigation into the derivation of property, the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bd) in the case of a detained property investigation into the intended use of property, the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;

(be) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the derivation of money held in an account in relation to which an account freezing order made under section 303Z3 has effect (a “frozen account”), the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bf) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the intended use of money held in a frozen account, the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;”.

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I76 Sch. 5 para. 44 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I77 Sch. 5 para. 44 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I78 Sch. 5 para. 44 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

45 U.K. In section 350 (government departments), in subsection (5)(a), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I79 Sch. 5 para. 45 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I80 Sch. 5 para. 45 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I81 Sch. 5 para. 45 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

46 U.K. In section 351 (production orders: supplementary), for subsection (5) substitute—

“(5) An application to discharge or vary a production order or an order to grant entry need not be made by the same appropriate officer that applied for the order (but must be made by an appropriate officer of the same description).

(5A) If the application for the order was, by virtue of an order under section 453, made by an accredited financial investigator of a particular description, the reference in subsection (5) to an appropriate officer of the same description is to another accredited financial investigator of that description.”

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I82 Sch. 5 para. 46 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I83 Sch. 5 para. 46 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

47 (1) Section 352 (search and seizure warrants) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(b), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

(3) In subsection (5)—

(a) at the beginning of paragraph (b) insert “ a Financial Conduct Authority officer, ”;

(b) in that paragraph, after “National Crime Agency officer” insert “ , an officer of Revenue and Customs ”;

(c) in paragraph (c), after “constable,” insert “ an SFO officer, ”;

(d) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(ca) a constable, an SFO officer, an accredited financial investigator or an officer of Revenue and Customs, if the warrant is sought for the purposes of a detained property investigation;

(cb) a constable, an SFO officer, an accredited financial investigator or an officer of Revenue and Customs, if the warrant is sought for the purposes of a frozen funds investigation;”.

(4) In subsection (7), for “paragraph (c)” substitute “ paragraphs (c), (ca) and (cb) ”.

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I84 Sch. 5 para. 47 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I85 Sch. 5 para. 47 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I86 Sch. 5 para. 47 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

48 (1) Section 353 (requirements where production order not available) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), after paragraph (bb) insert—

“(bc) in the case of a detained property investigation into the derivation of property, the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bd) in the case of a detained property investigation into the intended use of property, the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;

(be) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the derivation of money held in an account in relation to which an account freezing order made under section 303Z3 has effect (a “frozen account”), the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bf) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the intended use of money held in a frozen account, the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;”.

(3) In subsection (5)(a), after “(7B)” insert “ , (7C), (7D), (7E), (7F) ”.

(4) After subsection (7B) insert—

“(7C) In the case of a detained property investigation into the derivation of property, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application, the question whether the property, or a part of it, is recoverable property or any other question as to its derivation, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.

(7D) In the case of a detained property investigation into the intended use of property, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application or the question whether the property, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.

(7E) In the case of a frozen funds investigation into the derivation of money held in a frozen account, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application, the question whether the property, or a part of it, is recoverable property or any other question as to its derivation, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.

(7F) In the case of a frozen funds investigation into the intended use of money held in a frozen account, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application or the question whether the property, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.”

(5) In subsection (10)—

(a) at the beginning of paragraph (b) insert “ a Financial Conduct Authority officer, ”;

(b) in that paragraph, after “National Crime Agency officer” insert “ , an officer of Revenue and Customs ”;

(c) in paragraph (c), after “constable,” insert “ an SFO officer, ”;

(d) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(ca) a constable, an SFO officer, an accredited financial investigator or an officer of Revenue and Customs, if the warrant is sought for the purposes of a detained property investigation;

(cb) a constable, an SFO officer, an accredited financial investigator or an officer of Revenue and Customs, if the warrant is sought for the purposes of a frozen funds investigation;”.

(6) In subsection (11), for “paragraph (c)” substitute “ paragraphs (c), (ca) and (cb) ”.

Commencement Information

I87 Sch. 5 para. 48 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I88 Sch. 5 para. 48 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I89 Sch. 5 para. 48 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

49 (1) Section 355 (further provisions: confiscation and money laundering) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading, for “and money laundering” substitute “ , money laundering, detained cash, detained property and frozen funds investigations ”.

(3) In subsection (1)(a), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I90 Sch. 5 para. 49 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I91 Sch. 5 para. 49 in force at 30.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 2(j)

50 U.K. In section 356 (further provisions: civil recovery), in the heading, at the end insert “ and exploitation proceeds investigations ”.

Commencement Information

I92 Sch. 5 para. 50 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I93 Sch. 5 para. 50 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

51 (1) Section 357 (disclosure orders) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), after “detained cash investigation” insert “ , a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

(3) In subsection (7), in paragraph (b)—

(a) after “investigation,” insert “ a Financial Conduct Authority officer, ”;

(b) after “National Crime Agency officer” insert “ , an officer of Revenue and Customs ”.

Commencement Information

I94 Sch. 5 para. 51 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I95 Sch. 5 para. 51 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I96 Sch. 5 para. 51 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

52 U.K. In section 363 (customer information orders), in subsection (1A), at the end insert “ , a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I97 Sch. 5 para. 52 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I98 Sch. 5 para. 52 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I99 Sch. 5 para. 52 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

53 (1) Section 369 (customer information orders: supplementary) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (5) substitute—

“(5) An application to discharge or vary a customer information order need not be made by the same appropriate officer that applied for the order (but must be made by an appropriate officer of the same description).

(5A) If the application for the order was, by virtue of an order under section 453, made by an accredited financial investigator of a particular description, the reference in subsection (5) to an appropriate officer of the same description is to another accredited financial investigator of that description.”

(3) In subsection (7)—

(a) after “National Crime Agency officer,” insert “ a Financial Conduct Authority officer, ”;

(b) after “constable” insert “ , an SFO officer ”.

Commencement Information

I100 Sch. 5 para. 53 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I101 Sch. 5 para. 53 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

54 U.K. In section 370 (account monitoring orders), in subsection (1A), at the end insert “ , a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I102 Sch. 5 para. 54 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I103 Sch. 5 para. 54 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I104 Sch. 5 para. 54 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

55 U.K. In section 375 (account monitoring orders: supplementary), for subsection (4) substitute—

“(4) An application to discharge or vary an account monitoring order need not be made by the same appropriate officer that applied for the order (but must be made by an appropriate officer of the same description).

(4A) If the application for the order was, by virtue of an order under section 453, made by an accredited financial investigator of a particular description, the reference in subsection (4) to an appropriate officer of the same description is to another accredited financial investigator of that description.”

Commencement Information

I105 Sch. 5 para. 55 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I106 Sch. 5 para. 55 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

56 (1) Section 375A (evidence overseas) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), after “detained cash investigation” insert “ , a detained property investigation, a frozen funds investigation ”.

(3) In subsection (5), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) in relation to an application or request made for the purposes of a detained property investigation, evidence as to a matter described in section 341(3B)(a) or (b);

(bb) in relation to an application or request made for the purposes of a frozen funds investigation, evidence as to a matter described in section 341(3C)(a) or (b);”.

Commencement Information

I107 Sch. 5 para. 56 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I108 Sch. 5 para. 56 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I109 Sch. 5 para. 56 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

57 U.K. In section 375B (evidence overseas: restrictions on use), in subsection (3), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) if the request was made for the purposes of a detained property investigation, proceedings under Chapter 3A of Part 5 of this Act arising out of the investigation;

(bb) if the request was made for the purposes of a frozen funds investigation, proceedings under Chapter 3B of Part 5 of this Act arising out of the investigation;”.

Commencement Information

I110 Sch. 5 para. 57 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I111 Sch. 5 para. 57 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I112 Sch. 5 para. 57 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

58 (1) Section 377 (code of practice of Secretary of State) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after paragraph (f) insert—

“(g) Financial Conduct Authority officers.”

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) The Secretary of State must also consult the Treasury about the draft in its application to functions that Financial Conduct Authority officers have under this Chapter.”

(4) In subsection (3) for “subsection (2)” insert “ subsections (2) and (2A) ”.

Commencement Information

I113 Sch. 5 para. 58 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I114 Sch. 5 para. 58 in force at 31.10.2017 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(t)

59 U.K. In section 378 (officers), after subsection (3B) insert—

“(3C) In relation to a detained property investigation these are appropriate officers—

(a) a constable;

(b) an SFO officer;

(c) an accredited financial investigator who falls within a description specified in an order made for the purposes of this paragraph by the Secretary of State under section 453;

(d) an officer of Revenue and Customs.

(3D) In relation to a detained property investigation these are senior appropriate officers—

(a) a police officer who is not below the rank of inspector;

(b) the Director of the Serious Fraud Office;

(c) an accredited financial investigator who falls within a description specified in an order made for the purposes of this paragraph by the Secretary of State under section 453;

(d) an officer of Revenue and Customs who is not below such grade as is designated by the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs as equivalent to the police rank of inspector.

(3E) In relation to a frozen funds investigation these are appropriate officers—

(a) a constable;

(b) an SFO officer;

(c) an accredited financial investigator who falls within a description specified in an order made for the purposes of this paragraph by the Secretary of State under section 453;

(d) an officer of Revenue and Customs.

(3F) In relation to a frozen funds investigation these are senior appropriate officers—

(a) a police officer who is not below the rank of inspector;

(b) the Director of the Serious Fraud Office;

(c) an accredited financial investigator who falls within a description specified in an order made for the purposes of this paragraph by the Secretary of State under section 453;

(d) an officer of Revenue and Customs who is not below such grade as is designated by the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs as equivalent to the police rank of inspector.”

Commencement Information

I115 Sch. 5 para. 59 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I116 Sch. 5 para. 59 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I117 Sch. 5 para. 59 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

60 U.K. In section 380 (production orders), in subsections (2) and (3)(b), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I118 Sch. 5 para. 60 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I119 Sch. 5 para. 60 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I120 Sch. 5 para. 60 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

61 U.K. In section 381 (requirements for making of production order), in subsection (2), after paragraph (bb) insert—

“(bc) in the case of a detained property investigation into the derivation of property, the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bd) in the case of a detained property investigation into the intended use of property, the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;

(be) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the derivation of money held in an account in relation to which an account freezing order made under section 303Z3 has effect (a “frozen account”), the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bf) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the intended use of money held in a frozen account, the property the application for the order specifies as being subject to the investigation, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;”.

Commencement Information

I121 Sch. 5 para. 61 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I122 Sch. 5 para. 61 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I123 Sch. 5 para. 61 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

62 U.K. In section 385 (Government departments), in subsection (4)(b), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I124 Sch. 5 para. 62 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I125 Sch. 5 para. 62 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I126 Sch. 5 para. 62 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

63 U.K. In section 386 (production orders: supplementary), in subsection (3)(b), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I127 Sch. 5 para. 63 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I128 Sch. 5 para. 63 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I129 Sch. 5 para. 63 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

64 U.K. In section 387 (search warrants), in subsections (2) and (3)(b), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I130 Sch. 5 para. 64 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I131 Sch. 5 para. 64 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I132 Sch. 5 para. 64 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

65 (1) Section 388 (requirements where production order not available) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), after paragraph (bb) insert—

“(bc) in the case of a detained property investigation into the derivation of property, the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bd) in the case of a detained property investigation into the intended use of property, the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;

(be) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the derivation of money held in an account in relation to which an account freezing order made under section 303Z3 has effect (a “frozen account”), the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is recoverable property;

(bf) in the case of a frozen funds investigation into the intended use of money held in a frozen account, the property specified in the application for the warrant, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct;”.

(3) In subsection (5)(a), after “(7B)” insert “ , (7C), (7D), (7E), (7F) ”.

(4) After subsection (7B) insert—

“(7C) In the case of a detained property investigation into the derivation of property, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application, the question whether the property, or a part of it, is recoverable property or any other question as to its derivation, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.

(7D) In the case of a detained property investigation into the intended use of property, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application or the question whether the property, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.

(7E) In the case of a frozen funds investigation into the derivation of money held in a frozen account, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application, the question whether the property, or a part of it, is recoverable property or any other question as to its derivation, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.

(7F) In the case of a frozen funds investigation into the intended use of money held in a frozen account, material falls within this subsection if it cannot be identified at the time of the application but it—

(a) relates to the property specified in the application or the question whether the property, or a part of it, is intended by any person to be used in unlawful conduct, and

(b) is likely to be of substantial value (whether or not by itself) to the investigation for the purposes of which the warrant is sought.”

Commencement Information

I133 Sch. 5 para. 65 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I134 Sch. 5 para. 65 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I135 Sch. 5 para. 65 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

66 (1) Section 390 (further provisions: confiscation, civil recovery, detained cash and money laundering) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading, after “detained cash” insert “ , detained property, frozen funds ”.

(3) In subsection (1), after “detained cash investigations” insert “ , detained property investigations, frozen funds investigations ”.

(4) In subsections (5), (6) and (7), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I136 Sch. 5 para. 66 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I137 Sch. 5 para. 66 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I138 Sch. 5 para. 66 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

67 U.K. In section 391 (disclosure orders), in subsection (2), after “detained cash investigation” insert “ , a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I139 Sch. 5 para. 67 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I140 Sch. 5 para. 67 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I141 Sch. 5 para. 67 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

68 U.K. In section 397 (customer information orders), in subsection (1A), at the end insert “ , a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I142 Sch. 5 para. 68 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I143 Sch. 5 para. 68 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I144 Sch. 5 para. 68 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

69 U.K. In section 404 (account monitoring orders), in subsection (1A), at the end insert “ , a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

Commencement Information

I145 Sch. 5 para. 69 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I146 Sch. 5 para. 69 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I147 Sch. 5 para. 69 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

70 (1) Section 408A (evidence overseas) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

(3) In subsection (5), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) in relation to an application or request made for the purposes of a detained property investigation, evidence as to a matter described in section 341(3B)(a) or (b);

(d) in relation to an application or request made for the purposes of a frozen funds investigation, evidence as to a matter described in section 341(3C)(a) or (b);”.

Commencement Information

I148 Sch. 5 para. 70 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I149 Sch. 5 para. 70 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I150 Sch. 5 para. 70 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

71 U.K. In section 408B (evidence overseas: restrictions on use), in subsection (3), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(c) if the request was made for the purposes of a detained property investigation, proceedings under Chapter 3A of Part 5 of this Act arising out of the investigation;

(d) if the request was made for the purposes of a frozen funds investigation, proceedings under Chapter 3B of Part 5 of this Act arising out of the investigation;”.

Commencement Information

I151 Sch. 5 para. 71 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I152 Sch. 5 para. 71 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I153 Sch. 5 para. 71 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

72 U.K. In section 412 (interpretation), in paragraph (b) of the definitions of “appropriate person” and “proper person”, for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I154 Sch. 5 para. 72 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I155 Sch. 5 para. 72 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I156 Sch. 5 para. 72 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

73 U.K. In the title of Chapter 4 of Part 8, before “Interpretation” insert “ Supplementary and ”.

Commencement Information

I157 Sch. 5 para. 73 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I158 Sch. 5 para. 73 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

74 U.K. Before section 413 (in Chapter 4 of Part 8), insert—

“412A Power to vary monetary amounts

(1) In order to take account of changes in the value of money, the Secretary of State may by regulations substitute another sum for the sum for the time being specified in—

(a) section 362B(2)(b) (minimum value of property for purposes of making unexplained wealth order in England and Wales or Northern Ireland), and

(b) section 396B(2)(b) (minimum value of property for purposes of making unexplained wealth order in Scotland).

(2) The Secretary of State must consult the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland and the Scottish Ministers before making regulations under subsection (1).”

Commencement Information

I159 Sch. 5 para. 74 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I160 Sch. 5 para. 74 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

75 U.K. In section 414 (property), in subsection (3) before paragraph (a) insert—

“(za) property is held by a person if he holds an interest in it;”.

Commencement Information

I161 Sch. 5 para. 75 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I162 Sch. 5 para. 75 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

76 (1) Section 416 (Part 8: other interpretative provisions) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), after the entry for “detained cash investigation” insert—

“detained property investigation: section 341(3B)

frozen funds investigation: section 341(3C)”.

(3) In subsection (2), at the appropriate places in the list insert— “ enforcement authority: section 362A(7) ”; “ interim freezing order: section 362J(3) ”; “ unexplained wealth order: section 362A(3) ”.

(4) In subsection (3), at the appropriate places in the list insert— “ interim freezing order: section 396J(3) ”; “ unexplained wealth order: section 396A(3) ”.

(5) After subsection (3A) insert—

“(3B) In relation to an order in England and Wales or Northern Ireland that is an interim freezing order or an unexplained wealth order, references to the enforcement authority are to the enforcement authority that is seeking, or (as the case may be) has obtained, the order.”

(6) In subsection (7), after “Recovery order,” insert “ property freezing order ”.

(7) After subsection (7) insert—

“(7ZA) “Settlement” has the meaning given by section 620 of the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005.”

Commencement Information

I163 Sch. 5 para. 76 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I164 Sch. 5 para. 76 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

77 (1) Section 435 (use of information by certain Directors) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading for “Directors” substitute “ authorities ”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “the Director” substitute “ a relevant authority ”;

(b) for “his”, in each place, substitute “the authority's”;

(c) for “him” substitute “ the authority ”.

(4) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “the Director” substitute “ a relevant authority ”;

(b) for “his”, in each place, substitute “the authority's”;

(c) for “him” substitute “ the authority ”.

(5) In subsection (4)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a), for “ “the Director”” substitute “ “relevant authority” ”;

(b) omit “or” at the end of paragraph (b);

(c) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(d) Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs; or

(e) the Financial Conduct Authority.”

(6) The amendments made by this paragraph apply to information obtained before, as well as to information obtained after, the coming into force of this paragraph.

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I165 Sch. 5 para. 77 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I166 Sch. 5 para. 77 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

78 (1) Section 436 (disclosure of information to certain Directors) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading for “Directors” substitute “ authorities ”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “the Director”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “ a relevant authority ”;

(b) for “the Director”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “ the authority ”;

(c) for “his” substitute “the authority's”.

(4) In subsection (5), after paragraph (h) insert—

“(i) the Financial Conduct Authority.”

(5) In subsection (10) for “ “the Director”” substitute “ “relevant authority” ”.

(6) The amendments made by this paragraph apply to information obtained before, as well as to information obtained after, the coming into force of this paragraph.

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I167 Sch. 5 para. 78 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I168 Sch. 5 para. 78 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

79 (1) Section 437 (further disclosure) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), in paragraph (a) for “the Director's” substitute “a relevant authority's”.

(3) In subsection (6)—

(a) for “the Director”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “ a relevant authority ”;

(b) for “the Director”, in the second place it occurs, substitute “ the authority ”.

(4) In subsection (7) for “ “the Director”” substitute “ “relevant authority” ”.

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I169 Sch. 5 para. 79 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I170 Sch. 5 para. 79 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

80 (1) Section 438 (disclosure of information by certain Directors) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the heading for “Directors” substitute “ authorities ”.

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a)—

(i) for “the Director” substitute “ a relevant authority ”;

(ii) for “his” substitute “the authority's”;

(iii) for “him” substitute “ the authority ”;

(b) in paragraph (c) for “Director's” substitute “authority's”;

(c) in paragraph (e) after “Part 5” insert “ or 8 ”;

(d) in paragraph (f)—

(i) for “or a constable” substitute “ , a constable or an SFO officer ”;

(ii) after “Chapter 3” insert “ , 3A or 3B ”;

(e) in paragraph (fa) for “Director” substitute “ relevant authority ”.

(4) In subsection (5)—

(a) for “the Director” substitute “ a relevant authority ”;

(b) for “he”, in each place, substitute “ the authority ”.

(5) In subsection (10) for “ “the Director”” substitute “ “relevant authority” ”.

(6) The amendments made by this paragraph apply to information obtained before, as well as to information obtained after, the coming into force of this paragraph.

Commencement Information

I171 Sch. 5 para. 80 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I172 Sch. 5 para. 80 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

81 (1) Section 439 (disclosure of information to Lord Advocate and to Scottish Ministers) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), after “Part 5” insert “ or 8 ”.

(3) In subsection (5), after paragraph (h) insert—

“(i) the Financial Conduct Authority.”

(4) The amendments made by this paragraph apply to information obtained before, as well as to information obtained after, the coming into force of this paragraph.

Commencement Information

I173 Sch. 5 para. 81 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I174 Sch. 5 para. 81 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

82 (1) Section 441 (disclosure of information by Lord Advocate and by Scottish Ministers) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), after “Chapter 3” insert “ or 3A ”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) in the words before paragraph (a), after “5” insert “ or 8 ”;

(b) in paragraph (d), after “5” insert “ or 8 ”;

(c) in paragraph (fa), for the words from “functions” to “Ireland” substitute “ functions of a relevant authority, as defined by section 435(4), ”;

(d) in paragraph (g)—

(i) omit “a customs officer or”;

(ii) after “Chapter 3” insert “ , 3A or 3B ”.

Commencement Information

I175 Sch. 5 para. 82 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I176 Sch. 5 para. 82 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

83 U.K. In section 443 (enforcement in different parts of the United Kingdom), in subsection (1) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(ca) for an order made by a court under Part 7 in one part of the United Kingdom to be enforced in another part;”.

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I177 Sch. 5 para. 83 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I178 Sch. 5 para. 83 in force at 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(u)

84 U.K. In section 445 (external investigations), omit subsection (3).

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I179 Sch. 5 para. 84 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I180 Sch. 5 para. 84 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)

85 U.K. In section 450 (pseudonyms: Scotland), in subsection (1)(a), for “or a detained cash investigation” substitute “ , a detained cash investigation, a detained property investigation or a frozen funds investigation ”.

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I181 Sch. 5 para. 85 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I182 Sch. 5 para. 85 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I183 Sch. 5 para. 85 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

86 U.K. In section 453A (certain offences in relation to financial investigators), in subsection (5), at the end of paragraph (d) (before the “or”) insert—

“(da) section 303C (powers to search for a listed asset);

(db) section 303J (powers to seize property);

(dc) section 303K (powers to detain seized property);”.

Commencement Information

I184 Sch. 5 para. 86 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I185 Sch. 5 para. 86 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(2)

87 (1) Section 459 (orders and regulations) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3A), at the end insert “ or regulations under section 131ZA(7) ”.

(3) In subsection (4), after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aza) regulations under section 303B(2), 303G(5), 303W(10), 303Y(2), 303Z8(2) or 303Z18(10);”.

(4) In subsection (5), in paragraph (a)—

(a) after “other than” insert “ regulations under section 131ZA(7) or ”;

(b) after “293(4),” insert “ 303H(4), ”.

(5) In subsection (6)(b), after “293(4),” insert “ 303H(4), ”.

(6) After subsection (6) insert—

“(6ZA) No regulations may be made by the Scottish Ministers under section 131ZA(7) unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

(6ZB) No regulations may be made by the Secretary of State under section 303B(2), 303G(5), 303W(10), 303Y(2), 303Z8(2) or 303Z18(10) unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.”

(7) In subsection (6A), after “302(7B)” insert “ or of regulations under section 303W(10) or 303Z18(10) ”.

(8) In subsection (7A)—

(a) after “302(7B),” insert “ 303I(4), ”;

(b) at the end insert “ or regulations under section 303W(10) or 303Z18(10) ”.

(9) In subsection (7B), after “302(7B),” insert “ 303I(4), ”.

(10) After subsection (7B) insert—

“(7BA) No regulations may be made by the Department of Justice under section 303W(10) or 303Z18(10) unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the Northern Ireland Assembly.”

(11) In subsection (7D), after “(7B)” insert “ , (7BA) ”.

Commencement Information

I186 Sch. 5 para. 87 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I187 Sch. 5 para. 87 in force at 31.1.2018 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)

I188 Sch. 5 para. 87 in force at 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(ii)

I189 Sch. 5 para. 87(3)-(6) in force at 31.10.2017 for specified purposes for E.W.S. by S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(v)

88 U.K. In section 460 (finance), in subsection (3)—

(a) omit “and” at the end of paragraph (a);

(b) after paragraph (b) insert “, and

(c) any sums received by the Financial Conduct Authority in consequence of this Act are to be paid into the Consolidated Fund.”

Commencement Information

I190 Sch. 5 para. 88 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 58

I191 Sch. 5 para. 88 in force at 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e)