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Part 2E+WConfiscation: England and Wales

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Pt. 2 applied by Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11), Sch. 8 paras. 8(5A), 34(3A) (as substituted (24.3.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), s. 458(1), Sch. 11 para. 39(2)(5); S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(b)(2), sch. (with art. 7); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.)

C2Pt. 2 applied by Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60), ss. 56(5B), 58(8B) (as substituted (24.3.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), s. 458(1), Sch. 11 para. 14(2)(3); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.)

Restraint ordersE+W

45 SeizureE+W

(1)If a restraint order is in force a constable [F1, an accredited financial investigator] or a customs officer may seize any realisable property to which it applies to prevent its removal from England and Wales.

(2)Property seized under subsection (1) must be dealt with in accordance with the directions of the court which made the order.

[F2(3)The reference in subsection (1) to an accredited financial investigator is a reference to an accredited financial investigator who falls within a description specified in an order made for the purposes of that subsection by the Secretary of State under section 453.]

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 45(1) inserted (6.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 78(1), 94(1); S.I. 2008/755, art. 17(1)(e) (with art. 17(2))

Commencement Information

I1S. 45 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.