Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Type Public General Act
Publication 2002-07-24
Last updated 2026-03-22
State In force
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135

S. 330(3A)-(6) substituted for s. 330(4)-(6) (1.7.2005) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 104(3), 178(8); S.I. 2005/1521, art. 3(1)(c) (with art. 3(4))

136

Ss. 336A-336D inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 10(4), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 3(1)); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(c)

137

Words in s. 364(2)(e) inserted (N.I.) (20.8.2005) by The Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1965), arts. 1(4), 14(3)(b)

138

S. 151 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

141

Words in s. 438(1)(f) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 80(3)(d)(ii) (with Sch. 5 para. 80(6)); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

142

Words in s. 352(5)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 105(2); S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

144

Word in s. 438 heading substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 80(2) (with Sch. 5 para. 80(6)); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

145

Sch. 4 para. 9A cross-heading inserted (with application in accordance with art. 2 of the amending S.S.I.) by The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 Amendment (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/231), arts. 1, 4(d)

147

Words in s. 426(5)(c) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 78(3)(b); S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

149
150
151

Words in s. 443(3) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 148; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

152

Words in s. 421(2)(c) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 73(2)(b); S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

153
154

Words in Sch. 9 para. 3(1) omitted (1.1.2016) by virtue of The Solvency 2 Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/575), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 23(3)(a)

155

S. 165 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

156

Words in s. 90 sidenote substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 77(5); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

157

Pt. 5 Ch. 3 applied by 2007 c. 30, s. 24(1) (as substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 21(3), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(f))

158

S. 7 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

159

S. 425 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

160

Words in s. 404(2) omitted (1.6.2015) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 19 para. 22(2); S.I. 2015/964, art. 2(d) (with art. 3)

161

Words in s. 18(2) inserted (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 2(2)(a), 88(1); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(a)

162

S. 362(4A)(4AA) substituted for s. 362(4A) (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 7(4)(a), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(b); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(b)

163

Words in s. 428(5)(c) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 80(3)(b); S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

164

S. 340(15) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 38; S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(s)

168

S. 215(8) substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 28.6.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 27(8), 58(3)(6); S.R. 2021/167, reg. 2(a)

169

S. 217(1)(c)(d) inserted (1.3.2016) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 57(4)(a), 116(1); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(b) (with art. 4)

170

S. 215(3) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 28.6.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 27(4), 58(3)(6); S.R. 2021/167, reg. 2(a)

174

S. 82(3)(c) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for specified purposes, 16.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 22(3)(c); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii)

176

S. 41(3)(c) omitted (1.6.2015) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), ss. 46(3)(b), 61(2); S.I. 2015/813, art. 3(b)

177

Pt. 5 Ch. 4: power to modify conferred (25.4.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(11)(f), Sch. 25 para. 7

178

Word in Pt. 5 Ch. 3B heading substituted (27.4.2017 retrospective for E.W.S, 28.6.2021 for N.I.) by Financial Services Act 2021 (c. 22), s. 33(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 12 (with s. 33(4)); S.I. 2021/739, reg. 2

179

S. 248 in force at 24.2.2003 by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)

182

Sch. 11 para. 13 in force at 24.2.2003 by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)

183

S. 154 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

185

Words in s. 289(1D) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(1)(6), Sch. 1 para. 11(5)(a); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(aa); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 3(b)

186

Sch. 6 para. 4 in force at 24.2.2003 by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)

188

Words in s. 206(5)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 59; S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

190

Ss. 396T, 396U and cross-heading inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 6, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(a)

192

Words in s. 352(5)(c) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. for specified purposes, 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 47(3)(c); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

194

Words in s. 289(1D) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(1)(6), Sch. 1 para. 11(5)(b); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(aa); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 3(b)

195

S. 448 in force at 24.2.2003 by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)

197

Words in s. 438(1)(e) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 80(3)(c) (with Sch. 5 para. 80(6)); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

200

Words in s. 352(5)(b) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. for specified purposes, 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 47(3)(a); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

202

S. 357(3)(c) and preceding word added (6.4.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), s. 182(5), Sch. 19 para. 13(a) (with s. 180); S.I. 2010/816, art. 2, Sch. para. 18

203

S. 195G(3)(ba) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 28.6.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 31(3), 58(3)(6); S.R. 2021/167, reg. 2(b)

204

Words in s. 353(10)(b) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 138(a); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

209

Words in s. 437(6) substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 79(3)(b); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

211

S. 212 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

212
213

S. 67 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

214

Word in s. 378(6A) inserted (1.6.2015 for E.W., 1.2.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 19 para. 27(3)(a); S.I. 2015/964, art. 2(e); S.I. 2017/4, art. 2

215

S. 236 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

216

Words in s. 369(7) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 53(3)(a); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

221

Words in s. 127M(2)(b) omitted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes) by virtue of Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(2)(b)(4)(a), Sch. 8 para. 25(2)

223

S. 422(2)(c) and word inserted (1.6.2015 for specified purposes, 1.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), s. 116(1), Sch. 7 para. 84(2)(b); S.I. 2015/983, arts. 2(2)(e), 3(u); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(i)

227

Words in s. 295(4)(a) substituted (6.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 11 para. 7(3); S.I. 2008/755, art. 17(1)(f)

228

S. 109(6)(7) inserted (S.) (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 32(4), 58(2)(6) (with s. 32(7)); S.S.I. 2017/456, reg. 2(c); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(o)

230

Ss. 396A-396I and cross-heading inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 4, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(a)

231

Words in s. 429(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 81(b); S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

233

Sch. 12 in force at 24.2.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3-6) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)

235
236

S. 357 in force at 24.2.2003 by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)

238

S. 139 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

239

S. 378(3)(d) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 20(4), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(f); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(i)

240

Sch. 11 para. 24 in force at 24.2.2003 by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)

241

Sch. 10 para. 24 in force at 24.2.2003 by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)

243
245
246

Words in s. 28(2)(c) substituted (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 9(3), 88(1); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(f)

247

Words in s. 298(1) inserted (1.6.2015) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 65(2), 116(1); S.I. 2015/983, art. 2(2)(c)

249

Words in s. 148(2)(f) substituted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for specified purposes, 16.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 24(2); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii)

250

S. 173 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

252

Word in Sch. 10 para. 5 substituted (6.4.2005) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 583(3)(a) (with Sch. 2)

256

S. 66 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

258

S. 17 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

263

Words in s. 377 heading inserted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 114(2); S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

264

Words in s. 332(4) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 131; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

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