SCHEDULE 1References to Accredited Financial Investigators

Article 3

PART 1References in Part 2 of the 2002 Act (Confiscation: England and Wales)

Table 1

Column 1

Provision of 2002 Act

Column 2

Description of accredited financial investigator

Section 42(2)(c)

(applications for restraint orders)

An accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a constable of a police force in England and Wales;

(b)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(c)

a member of staff of—

F1(ai)

the Cabinet Office;

(i)

the Competition and Markets Authority;

(ii)

F2the Department for Business and Trade;

F3(iia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero;

(iii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(iv)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

F4(iva)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology;

(v)

the Department for Transport;

(vi)

the Department for Work and Pensions;

(vii)

the Environment Agency;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency;

(x)

the Gambling Commission;

(xi)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xii)

the Home Office;

(xiii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiv)

a local authority;

(xv)

the London Fire Commissioner;

(xvi)

the Marine Management Organisation;

(xvii)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xviii)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru);

(xix)

the NHS Counter Fraud Authority;

(xx)

the Pensions Regulator;

(xxi)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable);

(xxii)

the Post Office;

(xxiii)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xxiv)

the Royal Mail;

(xxv)

the Security Industry Authority;

(xxvi)

the Serious Fraud Office;

(xxvii)

Transport for London;

(xxviii)

Velindre National Health Service Trust.

Section 47A(1)(c)4
Section 47M(3)(c)5

(search and seizure powers: general)

An accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F5(ai)

the Cabinet Office;

(aii)

the Department for Work and Pensions;

(aiii)

the Environment Agency;

(i)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

F6(ia)

the Food Standards Agency;

(ii)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable);

(iii)

a local authority;

F7(iv)

the Security Industry Authority.

Section 47G(3)(c)6

(search and seizure powers: appropriate approval)

An accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

F8(za)

the Cabinet Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(zb)

the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(zc)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager-EA grade 7;

(a)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is—

(i)

at or above the grade of Manager, or

(ii)

authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department;

F9(aa)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(b)

a local authority and has received relevant training;

F10(c)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager.

Section 68(3)(c)7

(authorisation for applications and appeals under Part 2)

An accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 2;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F11(ai)

the Cabinet Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(i)

the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7;

(ii)

F2the Department for Business and Trade and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

F12(iia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(iii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(iv)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

F13(iva)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(v)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(vi)

the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(vii)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is—

(aa)

at or above the grade of Manager, or

(bb)

authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(x)

the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(xi)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Intelligence Manager or Operations Manager;

(xii)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xiii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(xiv)

a local authority and has received relevant training;

(xv)

the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager;

(xvi)

the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xvii)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above the grade B2;

(xviii)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager;

(xix)

the NHS Counter Fraud Authority and is at or above grade 8C;

(xx)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(xxi)

the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager;

(xxii)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xxiii)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(xxiv)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xxv)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager;

(xxvi)

the Serious Fraud Office and is at or above grade 7;

(xxvii)

Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level;

(xxviii)

Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B).

PART 2References in Part 4 of the 2002 Act (Confiscation: Northern Ireland)

Table 2

Column 1

Provision of 2002 Act

Column 2

Description of accredited financial investigator

Section 191(2)(c)

(application for restraint orders)

An accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland;

(b)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(c)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Competition and Markets Authority;

(ii)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

(iii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland);

(iv)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland);

(v)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(vi)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(vii)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland);

(viii)

the Department for Transport;

(ix)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(x)

the Food Standards Agency;

(xi)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xii)

the Home Office;

(xiii)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xiv)

the Pensions Regulator;

(xv)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

(xvi)

the Post Office;

(xvii)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xviii)

the Royal Mail;

(xix)

the Security Industry Authority;

(xx)

the Serious Fraud Office.

Section 195A(1)(c)8

(search and seizure powers: general)

An accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

F14(ia)

the Environment Agency;

(ii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

F15(iia)

the Food Standards Agency;

(iii)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

F16(iv)

the Security Industry Authority.

Section 195G(3)(c)9

(search and seizure powers: appropriate approval)

An accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

(a)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer;

F17(aa)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager-EA grade 7;

(b)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

F18(c)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(d)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager.

Section 195M(3)(c)10

(further detention in other cases: applications)

An accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

F19(ia)

the Environment Agency;

(ii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

F20(iia)

the Food Standards Agency;

(iii)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

F21(iv)

the Security Industry Authority.

Section 216(3)(c)

(authorisation for applications and appeals under F22Part 4)

An accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 2;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7;

(ii)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer;

(iii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(iv)

the Department of the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(v)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(vi)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

(vii)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(viii)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(ix)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(x)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(xi)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(xii)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xiii)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above the grade B2;

(xiv)

the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager;

(xv)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(xvi)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xvii)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(xviii)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xix)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager;

(xx)

the Serious Fraud Office and is at or above grade 7.

PART 3References in Part 5 of the 2002 Act (Civil Recovery of the Proceeds etc. of Unlawful Conduct) (England and Wales and Northern Ireland)

Table 3

Column 1

Provision of 2002 Act

Column 2

Description of accredited financial investigator

Chapter 3 of Part 5, other than—

(a)

the second reference in section 290(4)(c)11;

(b)

the reference in section 297A(6)(c)12.

(recovery of cash in summary proceedings)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F23(ai)

the Cabinet Office;

(i)

F2the Department for Business and Trade;

F24(ia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero;

(ii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(iii)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

F25(iiia)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology;

(iv)

the Department for Transport;

(v)

the Department for Work and Pensions;

(vi)

the Environment Agency;

(vii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(viii)

the Food Standards Agency;

(ix)

the Gambling Commission;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

a local authority;

(xiv)

the London Fire Commissioner;

(xv)

the Marine Management Organisation;

(xvi)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xvii)

the Ministry of Justice;

(xviii)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru);

(xix)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable);

(xx)

the Post Office;

(xxi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xxii)

the Royal Mail;

F26(xxiia)

the Security Industry Authority;

(xxiii)

Transport for London;

(xxiv)

Velindre National Health Service Trust.

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

(ii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland);

(iii)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland);

(iv)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(v)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(vi)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland);

(vii)

the Department for Transport;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xiv)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

(xv)

the Post Office;

(xvi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xvii)

the Royal Mail;

F27(xviia)

the Security Industry Authority;

Section 290(4)(c)

(prior approval by senior officer for search of cash under Part 5, Chapter 3)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

F28(za)

the Cabinet Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(a)

F2the Department for Business and Trade and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

F29(aa)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(b)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(c)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

F30(ca)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(d)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(e)

the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(f)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7;

(g)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is—

(i)

at or above the grade of Manager, or

(ii)

authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(h)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(i)

the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(j)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(k)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(l)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(m)

a local authority and has received relevant training;

(n)

the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager;

(o)

the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(p)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(q)

the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7;

(r)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager;

(s)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(t)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(u)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

F31(ua)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager;

(v)

Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level;

(w)

Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B).

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

(a)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer;

(b)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(c)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(d)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(e)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

(f)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(g)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(h)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(i)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(j)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(k)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(l)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(m)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(n)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(o)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(p)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

F32(q)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager;

Section 297A(6)(c)

(forfeiture notice: senior officer)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

F33(za)

the Cabinet Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(a)

F2the Department for Business and Trade and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

F34(aa)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(b)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(c)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

F35(ca)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(d)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(e)

the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(f)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7;

(g)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is—

(i)

at or above the grade of Manager, or

(ii)

authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(h)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(i)

the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(j)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(k)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(l)

a local authority and has received relevant training;

(m)

the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager;

(n)

the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(o)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(p)

the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7;

(q)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager;

(r)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(s)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(t)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(u)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

F36(ua)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager;

(v)

Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level;

(w)

Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B).

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

(a)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(b)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

(c)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(d)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(e)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(f)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(g)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(h)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(i)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(j)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(k)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(l)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

F37(m)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager.

Section 303C(9)(d)

Section 303L(5)(d)

Section 303O(2)(d)13

(recovery of listed assets under Part 5, Chapter 3A: general)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F38(ai)

the Cabinet Office;

(i)

F2the Department for Business and Trade;

F39(ia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero;

(ii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(iii)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

F40(iiia)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology;

(iv)

the Department for Transport;

(v)

the Department for Work and Pensions;

(vi)

the Environment Agency;

(vii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(viii)

the Food Standards Agency;

(ix)

the Gambling Commission;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

a local authority;

(xiv)

the London Fire Commissioner;

(xv)

the Marine Management Organisation;

(xvi)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xvii)

the Ministry of Justice;

(xviii)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru);

(xix)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable);

(xx)

the Post Office;

(xxi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xxii)

the Royal Mail;

F41(xxiia)

the Security Industry Authority;

(xxiii)

Transport for London;

(xxiv)

Velindre National Health Service Trust.

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

(ii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland);

(iii)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland);

(iv)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(v)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(vi)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland);

(vii)

the Department for Transport;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xiv)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

(xv)

the Post Office;

(xvi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xvii)

the Royal Mail;

F42(xviii)

the Security Industry Authority.

Section 303E(4)(f)14

(recovery of listed assets under Part 5, Chapter 3A: senior officers)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

F43(za)

the Cabinet Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(a)

F2the Department for Business and Trade and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

F44(aa)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(b)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(c)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

F45(ca)

the Department for Science and Technology and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(d)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(e)

the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(f)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7;

(g)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is—

(i)

at or above the grade of Manager, or

(ii)

authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(h)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(i)

the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(j)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(k)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(l)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(m)

a local authority and has received relevant training;

(n)

the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager;

(o)

the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(p)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(q)

the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7;

(r)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager;

(s)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(t)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(u)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

F46(ua)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager;

(v)

Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level;

(w)

Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B).

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

(a)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer;

(b)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(c)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(d)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(e)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

(f)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(g)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(h)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(i)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(j)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(k)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(l)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(m)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(n)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(o)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(p)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

F47(q)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager.

Section 303Z1(6), in sub-paragraph (d) of the definition of “enforcement officer”15
Section 303Z14(3)(d)16

(freezing and forfeiture of money in accounts under Part 5, Chapter 3B: general)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F48(ai)

the Cabinet Office;

(i)

F2the Department for Business and Trade;

F49(ia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero;

(ii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(iii)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

F50(iiia)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology;

(iv)

the Department for Transport;

(v)

the Department for Work and Pensions;

(vi)

the Environment Agency;

(vii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(viii)

the Food Standards Agency;

(ix)

the Gambling Commission;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

a local authority;

(xiv)

the London Fire Commissioner;

(xv)

the Marine Management Organisation;

(xvi)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xvii)

the Ministry of Justice;

(xviii)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru);

(xix)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable);

(xx)

the Post Office;

(xxi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xxii)

the Royal Mail;

F51(xxiia)

the Security Industry Authority;

(xxiii)

Transport for London;

(xxiv)

Velindre National Health Service Trust.

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

(ii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland);

(iii)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland);

(iv)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(v)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(vi)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland);

(vii)

the Department for Transport;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xiv)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

(xv)

the Post Office;

(xvi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xvii)

the Royal Mail;

F52(xviii)

the Security industry Authority.

Section 303Z2(4)(e)17

(freezing of money in accounts under Part 5, Chapter 3B: senior officers)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

F53(za)

the Cabinet Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(a)

F2the Department for Business and Trade and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

F54(aa)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(b)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(c)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

F55(ca)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(d)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(e)

the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(f)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7;

(g)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is—

(i)

at or above the grade of Manager, or

(ii)

authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(h)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(i)

the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(j)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(k)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(l)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(m)

a local authority and has received relevant training;

(n)

the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager;

(o)

the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(p)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(q)

the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7;

(r)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager;

(s)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(t)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(u)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(v)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

F56(va)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager.

(w)

Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level;

(x)

Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B).

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

(a)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer;

(b)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(c)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(d)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(e)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

(f)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(g)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(h)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(i)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(j)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(k)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(l)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(m)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(n)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(o)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(p)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(q)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3.

F57F58Sections 303Z20(4)(a)(iv), 303Z57(7)(a)(iv) and 303Z58(6)(a)(iv) (Cryptoassets and converted cryptoassets: searches, seizure, detention, freezing and conversion under F59Chapters 3C, 3D and 3F of Part 5: general)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Cabinet Office;

(ii)

the Department for Business and Trade;

(iii)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero;

(iv)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(v)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(vi)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology;

(vii)

the Department for Transport;

(viii)

the Department for Work and Pensions;

(ix)

the Environment Agency;

(x)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(xi)

the Food Standards Agency;

(xii)

the Gambling Commission;

(xiii)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xiv)

the Home Office;

(xv)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xvi)

a local authority;

(xvii)

the London Fire Commissioner;

(xviii)

the Marine Management Organisation;

(xix)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xx)

the Ministry of Justice;

(xxi)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru);

(xxii)

 a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable);

(xxiii)

the Post Office;

(xxiv)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xxv)

the Royal Mail;

(xxvi)

the Security Industry Authority;

(xxvii)

Transport for London;

(xxviii)

Velindre National Health Service Trust.

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

(ii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland);

(iii)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland);

(iv)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(v)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(vi)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland);

(vii)

the Department for Transport;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xiv)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

(xv)

the Post Office;

(xvi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xvii)

the Royal Mail;

(xviii)

the Security Industry Authority.

Section 303Z20(4)(b)(v) (Cryptoassets: searches, seizure F60, detention and freezing under F61Chapters 3C and 3D of Part 5: senior officers)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

(a)

the Cabinet Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(b)

the Department for Business and Trade and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(c)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(d)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(e)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

(f)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(g)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(h)

the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(i)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager-EA grade 7;

(j)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is—

(i)

at or above the grade of manager, or

(ii)

authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(k)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(l)

the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(m)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(n)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(o)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(p)

a local authority and has received relevant training;

(q)

the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager;

(r)

the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(s)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(t)

the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7;

(u)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of senior manager;

(v)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(w)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(x)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of manager;

(y)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(z)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager;

z1

Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level;

z2

Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B).

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

(a)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer;

(b)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(c)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(d)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(e)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

(f)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above grade of Deputy Principal;

(g)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(h)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of manager;

(i)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(j)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(k)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(l)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(m)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(n)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(o)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(p)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of manager;

(q)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(r)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager.

F62Sections 303Z41 and 303Z60 (forfeiture of cryptoassets F63and converted cryptoassets)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Cabinet Office;

(ii)

the Department for Business and Trade Strategy;

(iii)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero;

(iv)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(v)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(vi)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology;

(vii)

the Department for Transport;

(viii)

the Department for Work and Pensions;

(ix)

the Environment Agency;

(x)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(xi)

the Food Standards Agency;

(xii)

the Gambling Commission;

(xiii)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xiv)

the Home Office;

(xv)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xvi)

a local authority;

(xvii)

the London Fire Commissioner;

(xviii)

the Marine Management Organisation;

(xix)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xx)

the Ministry of Justice;

(xxi)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru);

(xxii)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable);

(xxiii)

the Post Office;

(xxiv)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xxv)

the Royal Mail;

(xxvi)

the Security Industry Authority;

(xxvii)

Transport for London;

(xxviii)

Velindre National Health Service Trust.

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

(ii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland);

(iii)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland);

(iv)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(v)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(vi)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland);

(vii)

the Department for Transport;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xiv)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

(xv)

the Post Office;

(xvi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xvii)

the Royal Mail;

(xviii)

the Security Authority.

PART 4Reference in Part 7 of the 2002 Act (Money Laundering) (England and Wales and Northern Ireland)

Table 4

Column 1

Provision of 2002 Act

Column 2

Description of accredited financial investigator

Section 336D(7)(h)18

(senior officer for the purposes of section 336A (application to the court to extend the moratorium period))

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

F64(za)

the Cabinet Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(a)

the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7;

(b)

F2the Department for Business and Trade and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

F65(ba)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(c)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(d)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

F66(da)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(e)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(f)

the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above grade 7;

(g)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7;

(h)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is—

(i)

at or above the grade of Manager, or

(ii)

authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(i)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(j)

the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(k)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(l)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(m)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(n)

a local authority and has received relevant training;

(o)

the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(p)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(q)

the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7;

(r)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager;

(s)

the NHS Counter Fraud Authority and is at or above grade 8C;

(t)

the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager;

(u)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(v)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(w)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(x)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(y)

Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level;

(z)

Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B).

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

(a)

the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7;

(b)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer;

(c)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(d)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(e)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(f)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

(g)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(h)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(i)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(j)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(k)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(l)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(m)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(n)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(o)

the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager;

(p)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(q)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(r)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(s)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3.

PART 5References in Chapter 2 of Part 8 of the 2002 Act (Investigations: England and Wales and Northern Ireland)

Table 5

Column 1

Provision of 2002 Act

Column 2

Description of accredited financial investigator

Section 352(5)(c), (ca) and (cb)19
Section 353(10)(c), (ca) and (cb)20

(search and seizure warrants)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F67(ai)

the Cabinet Office;

(i)

the Competition and Markets Authority;

(ii)

F2the Department for Business and Trade;

F68(iia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero;

(iii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(iv)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

F69(iva)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology;

(v)

the Department for Transport;

(vi)

the Department for Work and Pensions;

(vii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(viii)

the Food Standards Agency;

(ix)

the Gambling Commission;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

a local authority;

(xiv)

the London Fire Commissioner;

(xv)

the Marine Management Organisation;

(xvi)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xvii)

the Pensions Regulator;

(xviii)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable);

(xix)

the Post Office;

(xx)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xxi)

the Royal Mail;

(xxii)

the Security Industry Authority;

(xxiii)

Transport for London;

(xxiv)

Velindre National Health Service Trust.

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Competition and Markets Authority;

(ii)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

(iii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland);

(iv)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland);

(v)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(vi)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(vii)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland);

(viii)

the Department for Transport;

(ix)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(x)

the Food Standards Agency;

(xi)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xii)

the Home Office;

(xiii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiv)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xv)

the Pensions Regulator;

(xvi)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

(xvii)

the Post Office;

(xviii)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xix)

the Royal Mail;

(xx)

the Security Industry Authority.

Section 378(1)(b)

(confiscation investigations: appropriate officers)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

F70(za)

the Cabinet Office;

(a)

the Competition and Markets Authority;

(b)

F2the Department for Business and Trade;

F71(ba)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero;

(c)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(d)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

F72(da)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology;

(e)

the Department for Transport;

(f)

the Department for Work and Pensions;

(g)

the Environment Agency;

(h)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(i)

the Food Standards Agency;

(j)

the Gambling Commission;

(k)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(l)

the Home Office;

(m)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(n)

a local authority;

(o)

the London Fire Commissioner;

(p)

the Marine Management Organisation;

(q)

the Ministry of Defence;

(r)

the Ministry of Justice;

(s)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru);

(t)

the NHS Counter Fraud Authority;

(u)

the Pensions Regulator;

(v)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable);

(w)

the Post Office;

(x)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(y)

the Royal Mail;

(z)

the Security Industry Authority;

(aa)

Transport for London;

(bb)

Velindre National Health Service Trust.

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

(a)

the Competition and Markets Authority;

(b)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

(c)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland);

(d)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland);

(e)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(f)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(g)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland);

(h)

the Department for Transport;

(i)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(j)

the Food Standards Agency;

(k)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(l)

the Home Office;

(m)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(n)

the Ministry of Defence;

(o)

the Pensions Regulator;

(p)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

(q)

the Post Office;

(r)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(s)

the Royal Mail;

(t)

the Security Industry Authority.

Section 378(2)(d)21

(confiscation investigations: senior appropriate officers)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

F73(za)

the Cabinet Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(a)

the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7;

(b)

F2the Department for Business and Trade and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

F74(ba)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(c)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(d)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

F75(da)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(e)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(f)

the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(g)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7;

(h)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is—

(i)

at or above the grade of Manager, or

(ii)

authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(i)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(j)

the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(k)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Intelligence Manager or Operations Manager;

(l)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(m)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(n)

a local authority and has received relevant training;

(o)

the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager;

(p)

the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(q)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(r)

the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7;

(s)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager;

(t)

the NHS Counter Fraud Authority and is at or above grade 8C;

(u)

the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager;

(v)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(w)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(x)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(y)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(z)

the Security Industry Authority and at or above the grade of Investigations Manager;

(aa)

Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level;

(bb)

Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B).

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is a member of staff of—

(a)

the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7;

(b)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer;

(c)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(d)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(e)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(f)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

(g)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(h)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(i)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(j)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(k)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Intelligence Manager or Operations Manager;

(l)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(m)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(n)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(o)

the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager;

(p)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(q)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(r)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(s)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(t)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager.

Section 378(3A)(ab)22

(detained cash investigations: appropriate officers)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F76(ai)

the Cabinet Office;

(i)

F2the Department for Business and Trade;

F77(ia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero;

(ii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(iii)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

F78(iiia)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology;

(iv)

the Department for Transport;

(v)

the Department for Work and Pensions;

(vi)

the Environment Agency;

(vii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(viii)

the Food Standards Agency;

(ix)

the Gambling Commission;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

a local authority;

(xiv)

the London Fire Commissioner;

(xv)

the Marine Management Organisation;

(xvi)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xvii)

the Ministry of Justice;

(xviii)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru);

(xix)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable);

(xx)

the Post Office;

(xxi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xxii)

the Royal Mail;

F79(xxiia)

the Security Industry Authority;

(xxiii)

Transport for London;

(xxiv)

Velindre National Health Service Trust.

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

(ii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland);

(iii)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland);

(iv)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(v)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(vi)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland);

(vii)

the Department for Transport;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xiv)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

(xv)

the Post Office;

(xvi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xvii)

the Royal Mail;

F80(xviii)

the Security Industry Authority.

Section 378(3AA)(b)23

(detained cash investigations: senior appropriate officers)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 3;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F81(ai)

the Cabinet Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(i)

F2the Department for Business and Trade and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

F82(ia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(ii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(iii)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

F83(iiia)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(iv)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(v)

the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above grade 7;

(vi)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7;

(vii)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is—

(aa)

at or above the grade of Manager, or

(bb)

authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(viii)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(ix)

the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(xi)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(xiii)

a local authority and has received relevant training;

(xiv)

the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager;

(xv)

the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xvi)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(xvii)

the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7;

(xviii)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager;

(xix)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(xx)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xxi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(xxii)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

F84(xxia)

the Security Industry and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager;

(xxiii)

Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level;

(xxiv)

Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B).

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 3;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer;

(ii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(iii)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(iv)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(v)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

(vi)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(vii)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority of Enforcement Manager;

(xi)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(xiii)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(xiv)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(xv)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xvi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(xvii)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

F85(xviia)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager;

Section 378(3C)(c)24

(detained property investigations: appropriate officers)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F86(ai)

the Cabinet Office;

(i)

F2the Department for Business and Trade;

F87(ia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero;

(ii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(iii)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

F88(iiia)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology;

(iv)

the Department for Transport;

(v)

the Department for Work and Pensions;

(vi)

the Environment Agency;

(vii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(viii)

the Food Standards Agency;

(ix)

the Gambling Commission;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

a local authority;

(xiv)

the London Fire Commissioner;

(xv)

the Marine Management Organisation;

(xvi)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xvii)

the Ministry of Justice;

(xviii)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru);

(xix)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable);

(xx)

the Post Office;

(xxi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xxii)

the Royal Mail;

(xxiii)

Transport for London;

(xxiv)

Velindre National Health Service Trust.

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

(ii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland);

(iii)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland);

(iv)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(v)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(vi)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland);

(vii)

the Department for Transport;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xiv)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

(xv)

the Post Office;

(xvi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xvii)

the Royal Mail.

Section 378(3D)(c)25

(detained property investigations: senior appropriate officers)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 3;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F89(ai)

the Cabinet Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(i)

F2the Department for Business and Trade and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

F90(ia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(ii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(iii)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

F91(iiia)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(iv)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(v)

the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above grade 7;

(vi)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7;

(vii)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is—

(aa)

at or above the grade of Manager, or

(bb)

authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(viii)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(ix)

the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(xi)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(xiii)

a local authority and has received relevant training;

(xiv)

the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager;

(xv)

the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xvi)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(xvii)

the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7;

(xviii)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager;

(xix)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(xx)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xxi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(xxii)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xxiii)

Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level;

(xxiv)

Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B).

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 3;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer;

(ii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(iii)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(iv)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(v)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

(vi)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(vii)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(xi)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(xiii)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(xiv)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(xv)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xvi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(xvii)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3.

Section 378(3E)(c)26

(frozen funds investigations: appropriate officers)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F92(ai)

the Cabinet Office;

(i)

F2the Department for Business and Trade;

F93(ia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero;

(ii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(iii)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

F94(iiia)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology;

(iv)

the Department for Transport;

(v)

the Department for Work and Pensions;

(vi)

the Environment Agency;

(vii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(viii)

the Food Standards Agency;

(ix)

the Gambling Commission;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

a local authority;

(xiv)

the London Fire Commissioner;

(xv)

the Marine Management Organisation;

(xvi)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xvii)

the Ministry of Justice;

(xviii)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru);

(xix)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable);

(xx)

the Post Office;

(xxi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xxii)

the Royal Mail;

(xxiii)

Transport for London;

(xxiv)

Velindre National Health Service Trust.

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of —

(i)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

(ii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland);

(iii)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland);

(iv)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(v)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(vi)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland);

(vii)

the Department for Transport;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xi)

the Home Office;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiii)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xiv)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

(xv)

the Post Office;

(xvi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xvii)

the Royal Mail.

Section 378(3F)(c)27

(frozen funds investigations: senior appropriate officers)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 3;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F95(ai)

the Cabinet Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(i)

F2the Department for Business and Trade and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

F96(ia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(ii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(iii)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

F97(iiia)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(iv)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(v)

the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(vi)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7;

(vii)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is—

(aa)

at or above the grade of Manager, or

(bb)

authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(viii)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(ix)

the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(xi)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(xiii)

a local authority and has received relevant training;

(xiv)

the London Fire Commissioner and is at or above the grade of grade 6 manager;

(xv)

the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xvi)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(xvii)

the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7;

(xviii)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager;

(xix)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(xx)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xxi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(xxii)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xxiii)

Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level;

(xxiv)

Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B).

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 3;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer;

(ii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(iii)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(iv)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(v)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

(vi)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(vii)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(x)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(xi)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(xiii)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(xiv)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(xv)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xvi)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(xvii)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3.

Section 378(4)(a)

(money laundering investigations: appropriate officers)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F98(ai)

the Cabinet Office;

(i)

the Competition and Markets Authority;

(ii)

F2the Department for Business and Trade;

F99(iia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero;

(iii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(iv)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

F100(iva)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology;

(v)

the Department for Transport;

(vi)

the Department for Work and Pensions;

(vii)

the Environment Agency;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency;

(x)

the Gambling Commission;

(xi)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xii)

the Home Office;

(xiii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiv)

a local authority;

(xv)

the Marine Management Organisation;

(xvi)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xvii)

the Ministry of Justice;

(xviii)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru);

(xix)

the NHS Counter Fraud Authority;

(xx)

the Pensions Regulator;

(xxi)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable);

(xxii)

the Post Office;

(xxiii)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xxiv)

the Royal Mail;

F101(xxiva)

the Security Industry Authority;

(xxv)

Transport for London;

(xxvi)

Velindre National Health Service Trust.

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Competition and Markets Authority;

(ii)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland);

(iii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland);

(iv)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland);

(v)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;

(vi)

the Department for Health and Social Care;

(vii)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland);

(viii)

the Department for Transport;

(ix)

the Financial Conduct Authority;

(x)

the Food Standards Agency;

(xi)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority;

(xii)

the Home Office;

(xiii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office;

(xiv)

the Ministry of Defence;

(xv)

the Pensions Regulator;

(xvi)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable);

(xvii)

the Post Office;

(xviii)

the Prudential Regulation Authority;

(xix)

the Royal Mail;

F102(xx)

the Security Industry Authority.

Section 378(6)(c)28

(money laundering investigations: senior appropriate officers)

In relation to England and Wales, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 2;

(b)

a member of staff of—

F103(ai)

the Cabinet Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(i)

the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7;

(ii)

F2the Department for Business and Trade and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

F104(iia)

the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(iii)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(iv)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

F105(iva)

the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(v)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(vi)

the Department for Work and Pensions and is at or above grade 7;

(vii)

the Environment Agency and is at or above Area Environment Manager—EA grade 7;

(viii)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is—

(aa)

at or above the grade of Manager, or

(bb)

authorised for this purpose (whether generally or specifically) by a member of staff at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(ix)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(x)

the Gambling Commission and is at or above the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(xi)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(xii)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xiii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(xiv)

a local authority and has received relevant training;

(xv)

the Marine Management Organisation and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xvi)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(xvii)

the Ministry of Justice and is at or above grade 7;

(xviii)

the Natural Resources Body for Wales (Corff Adnoddau Naturiol Cymru) and is at or above the grade of Senior Manager;

(xix)

the NHS Counter Fraud Authority and is at or above grade 8C;

(xx)

the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager;

(xxi)

a police force in England and Wales (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(xxii)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xxiii)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(xxiv)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

F106(xxiva)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager;

(xxv)

Transport for London and is at or above the grade of Senior Management Level;

(xxvi)

Velindre National Health Service Trust and is at or above the grade of Operations Fraud Manager (pay band 8B).

In relation to Northern Ireland, an accredited financial investigator who is—

(a)

a National Crime Agency officer at or above grade 2;

(b)

a member of staff of—

(i)

the Competition and Markets Authority and is at or above grade 7;

(ii)

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal or Senior Scientific Officer;

(iii)

the Department for Communities (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(iv)

the Department for the Economy (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(v)

the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(vi)

the Department for Health and Social Care and is at or above grade 7;

(vii)

the Department for Infrastructure (of Northern Ireland) and is at or above the grade of Deputy Principal;

(viii)

the Department for Transport and is at or above grade 7 or the grade of Head of Enforcement;

(ix)

the Financial Conduct Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(x)

the Food Standards Agency and is at or above grade 7;

(xi)

the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority and is at or above the grade of Enforcement Manager;

(xii)

the Home Office and is at or above the grade of senior executive officer;

(xiii)

the Information Commissioner’s Office and is at or above the grade of Head of Department;

(xiv)

the Ministry of Defence and is at or above grade B2;

(xv)

the Pensions Regulator and is at or above the grade of Regulatory Manager;

(xvi)

the Police Service of Northern Ireland (other than a constable) and is at or above a grade equivalent to the rank of inspector;

(xvii)

the Post Office and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

(xviii)

the Prudential Regulation Authority and is at or above the grade of Manager;

(xix)

the Royal Mail and is at or above the grade of broadband 3;

F107(xx)

the Security Industry Authority and is at or above the grade of Investigations Manager.