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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265

Words in s. 40(2)(b) substituted (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 11(1), 88(1); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(h)

268

S. 459(7BA) 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) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 87(10); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii)

269

Words in s. 189(2)(b) substituted (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 33(1), 88(3)(a); S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(1)(g)

270

Words in s. 438(8)(a) substituted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 82 (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

271

S. 339(1A)-(3) substituted for s. 339(2)(3) (1.7.2005) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 105(5), 178(8); S.I. 2005/1521, art. 3(1)(c)

272

Sch. 10 para. 17 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)

273

S. 416(7ZA) 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. 76(7); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

275

Sch. 11 para. 28(1)(2)(e)(g) in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 10-13)

276

Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

278

Words in s. 2C(3A) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 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. 19(3); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(e)

280

Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

281

S. 120(6A)-(6C) inserted (1.3.2016) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 20(2), 88(2)(a); S.S.I. 2016/11, reg. 2(e)

282

S. 335(6A) 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(2), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 3(1)); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(c)

283

Words in s. 20(12) inserted (15.10.2013 for E., 5.11.2013 for W.) by Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 (c. 3), s. 12, Sch. para. 18(3); S.I. 2013/2622, art. 2; S.I. 2013/2861, art. 2

285

S. 384 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)

286

S. 316(8B): power to modify conferred (25.4.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(11)(f), Sch. 25 para. 4(2)(f)

287

Words in s. 412 substituted (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. 72; S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

288

S. 155 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

290

S. 203(7)-(10) substituted for s. 203(7) (25.1.2010) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 51(3), 116(1); S.I. 2009/3096, art. 3(f)

291

Words in s. 341(3)(d) 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. 39(2)(b); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

295

S. 16(6A)(6B) inserted (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 2(1), 88(1); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(a)

296

Words in Sch. 10 para. 9(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 1329(1) of the amending Act) by Corporation Tax Act 2009 (c. 4), s. 1329(1), Sch. 1 para. 547(2)(a) (with Sch. 2 Pts. 1, 2)

300

S. 373 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)

303

Words in s. 311(4) 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. 34(3); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)

304

Pt. 8 Ch. 2: power to modify conferred (20.3.2015) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), ss. 47, 61(2); S.I. 2015/813, art. 2(b)

306

S. 127L(4)(5) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(2)(b)(4)(a), Sch. 8 para. 24

307

Words in s. 24(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 8 para. 406(a); S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(y)

308

Words in s. 215(5A) 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. 27(6), 58(3)(6); S.R. 2021/167, reg. 2(a)

312

Sch. 10 para. 3 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)

313

S. 415 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)

314

Words in s. 430(5)(a) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 82(3)(a); S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

316

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

317

S. 392 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)

325

S. 459(3A) inserted (S.) (1.3.2016) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 19(2)(a), 88(2)(a); S.S.I. 2016/11, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

326

Sch. 9 para. 5 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)

328

S. 152 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

330

Sch. 11 para. 25(2)(a) in force at 24.3.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 10-13)

331

S. 447(9)(b) modified (E.W.N.I.) (1.10.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 6 para. 44(c) (with Sch. 13 para. 5); S.I. 2008/2504, art. 2(a)

332

Words in s. 397(1A) 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. 68; S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

333

S. 378(6A)(b) 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)(b); S.I. 2015/964, art. 2(e); S.I. 2017/4, art. 2

334

S. 275 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)

336

S. 302(1)(1A) substituted for s. 302(1) (1.6.2015 for E.W.S. 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. 109(2); S.I. 2015/983, arts. 2(2)(e), 3(gg); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(j)

342

S. 441 in force at 24.2.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)

343

S. 131A cross-heading 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. 34

344

S. 285(7) repealed (S.) (1.4.2008 for specified purposes) by Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 3), s. 227(3), sch. 6 Pt. 1 (with s. 223); S.S.I. 2008/115, art. 3(2)(3), sch. 2 (with arts. 4-6 9 10 15)

345

Sch. 5 para. 7 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

346

S. 210 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

347

S. 382 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)

349

S. 99 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

350
351

S. 395 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)

352

Words in s. 352(5)(b) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 137(a); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

353

Sch. 4 para. 7 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

354

S. 372 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)

355

Words in s. 220(9)(ba) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 120(b); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

356

S. 118(2A)-(2D) inserted (1.3.2016) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 19(1)(b), 88(2)(a); S.S.I. 2016/11, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

358

Words in s. 357(7)(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. 51(3)(a); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

359

S. 168 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

360

S. 117 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

362
365

S. 399 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)

367

S. 156 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 4(1), 8, 10-13) (as amended (6.3.2003) by S.I. 2003/531, art. 3)

368

Words in s. 82(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. 22(2); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii)

370

Sch. 10 para. 28 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)

371

S. 432(6A) 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. 93(2); S.I. 2015/983, arts. 2(2)(e), 3(dd); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(i)

372
373

Sch. 7 para. 5 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)

374

Words in s. 453(2) inserted (6.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 81(1)(b), 94(1); S.I. 2008/755, art. 17(1)(g)

375

S. 191 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

378
379

S. 27(2) substituted (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 9(1), 88(1); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(f)

383

Sch. 11 para. 2 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)

385

S. 27(6) substituted for s. 27(6)(7) (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 9(2), 88(1); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(f)

386

Sch. 10 para. 27 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)

390

S. 438 in force at 24.3.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

391

S. 338(4A) inserted (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 37, 88(1); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(k)

393

S. 424 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

394

Sch. 11 para. 28(1) in force at 24.2.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)

400

Sch. 4 para. 6 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

403

Sch. 11 para. 31(3)(a)-(c) in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 10-13)

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