Part 1

Mutual assistance in criminal matters
Chapter 2

Mutual provision of evidence

Overseas freezing orders

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