Part 3Other measures to prevent or disrupt serious and other crime

Chapter 2Proceeds of crime

Extension of powers of accredited financial investigators

78Powers to seize property to which restraint orders apply

(1)

In section 45(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29) (seizure of property to which restraint order applies: England and Wales) after “constable” insert “, an accredited financial investigator”.

(2)

After section 45(2) of that Act insert—

“(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.”

(3)

In section 194(1) of that Act (seizure of property to which restraint order applies: Northern Ireland) after “constable” insert “, an accredited financial investigator”.

(4)

After section 194(2) of that Act insert—

“(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.”