Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32)

Part 1 U.K. Mutual assistance in criminal matters

Chapter 2 U.K. Mutual provision of evidence

Overseas freezing orders U.K.

23 Postponed effect U.K.

The nominated court may postpone giving effect to an overseas freezing order in respect of any evidence—

(a) in order to avoid prejudicing a criminal investigation which is taking place in the United Kingdom, or

(b) if, under an order made by a court in criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom, the evidence may not be removed from the United Kingdom.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 23 in force at 19.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2605, art. 2(b)