PART 3PROCEEDS OF CRIME
Proceeds of crime provisions to extend to Northern Ireland7
The following extend to Northern Ireland—
a
the relevant civil recovery provisions, as defined in paragraph 1 of Schedule 25 to CCA 2013, and
b
the relevant investigation provisions, as defined in paragraph 8 of that Schedule.
Extension of relevant civil recovery provisions: consequential provision8
1
Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (civil recovery of the proceeds etc of unlawful conduct)5 is amended as follows.
2
In section 282A (scope of powers)6—
a
in subsection (1), omit “in England and Wales”,
b
in subsection (2), omit “in England and Wales”,
c
in subsection (4), omit “and” at the end of paragraph (a), and
d
at the end of that subsection insert—
, and
c
in relation to an order made by the High Court in Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland.
3
In section 282B (enforcement abroad before recovery order: enforcement authority)7—
a
in subsection (1)(c), omit “in relation to England and Wales and Scotland”, and
b
in subsection (2)(a), after “Wales” insert “and Northern Ireland”.
4
In section 282C (enforcement abroad before recovery order: receiver or administrator)8—
a
in subsection (1)(a), omit “made by the High Court in England and Wales”, and
b
in subsection (2)(a), omit “made by the High Court in England and Wales”.
5
In section 282D (evidence overseas: interim receiver or interim administrator)9—
a
in subsection (1)(a), omit “made by the High Court in England and Wales”, and
b
in subsection (3), omit “in England and Wales”.
6
In section 282F(1)(a) (enforcement abroad: after recovery order)10, omit “made by the High Court in England and Wales or the Court of Session”.
7
In section 316(8B) (general interpretation)11, for “England and Wales or Scotland” substitute “a part of the United Kingdom”.
8
The amendments made by this article are deemed always to have had effect.
Extension of relevant investigation provisions: consequential provision9
In Part 1 of Schedule 19 to CCA 2013 (proceeds of crime: civil recovery investigations), in the headings before paragraphs 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12, at the end insert “and Northern Ireland”.