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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1310

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

1315

S. 87 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1316

Words in s. 316(1) 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. 19(2)(a), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(f); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(i)

1318

S. 216 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1323

S. 20 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1324
1325

Words in s. 211(1) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 63(a); S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

1326

S. 91 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1327

Words in s. 357(7)(a) substituted (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(2)(d)(i), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(b); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(b)

1328

S. 453B inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W. for specified purposes, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for E.W. for specified purposes) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 23, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(h); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(k)(2)(b)

1329

S. 283 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)

1335

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

1336

S. 419(2)(aa) 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. 81(2)(a); S.I. 2015/983, arts. 2(2)(e), 3(r); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(i)

1337

S. 357(8)(9) omitted (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 virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 7(2)(e), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(b); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(b)

1338

Words in s. 316(1) 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(2)(a), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(f); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(i)

1340

S. 32 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1341

Words in s. 331(4) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 130; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

1343

Sch. 4 para. 8 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

1345

Word in s. 459(7B) 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(9); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii)

1348

S. 41A(3)(ca) inserted (22.11.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), Sch. 21 para. 15 (with Sch. 21 para. 40); S.I. 2014/3098, art. 2(e)

1351

S. 2A(3)(d) and word 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. 18(3)(b); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(e)

1352
1354

S. 78 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1355
1358

S. 89(4)-(9) inserted (20.11.2003) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 94(2)(3), 110(2)

1360

S. 378(3AA)(d) 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. 29; S.I. 2015/964, art. 2(f); S.I. 2017/4, art. 2

1361

S. 258 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)

1363

S. 449 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)

1364

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)(a); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

1365

S. 340(11)(b) modified (E.W.N.I.) (1.10.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 6 para. 44(a) (with Sch. 13 para. 5); S.I. 2008/2504, art. 2(a)

1366

S. 96 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

1369
1370

Words in s. 33 sidenote substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 77(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

1371

S. 418 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1372

Words in s. 47B(2)(d) substituted (1.3.2016) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 13(1), 88(1); S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(a)

1374

Words in s. 352(7) omitted (17.7.2013) by virtue of Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 48 para. 12(3)

1375

Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1376

Words in s. 93(4)(b) 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. 23(a); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)(ii)

1377
1378

S. 84 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1379

Words in s. 316(9)(c) inserted (24.7.2006 for E.W., 8.1.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 36 para. 78; S.I. 2006/1835, art. 2(h), S.I. 2006/3422, art. 2(1)(c)

1381

Sch. 10 para. 9 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)

1382

Words in Sch. 10 para. 4 substituted (6.4.2007) by Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3), s. 1034(1), Sch. 1 para. 424 (with Sch. 2)

1384

S. 414(3)(za) 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. 75; S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

1385

S. 31 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1386
1387

S. 456 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)

1389

Words in s. 435(2) 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. 77(4)(c) (with Sch. 5 para. 77(6)); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

1391

S. 362 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)

1392

S. 226 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1393

Words in s. 438(1) 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(3)(a)(iii) (with Sch. 5 para. 80(6)); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

1394

Sch. 5 para. 4 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1398

S. 62 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1400

S. 237 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1403

Sch. 10 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)

1404

Sch. 11 para. 12 in force for specified purposes at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(b)(2), sch. (with art. 7)

1409

Words in s. 131C heading substituted (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. 31(6)

1411

Words in s. 128(11)(a) substituted (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. 27(3)

1412

S. 417(2) substituted (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. 79; S.I. 2015/983, arts. 2(2)(e), 3(p); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(i)

1413
1414

S. 100(4)(d)(e) inserted (25.11.2019 for specified purposes, 10.2.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), s. 88(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 37(3)(b); S.S.I. 2019/281, reg. 2; S.S.I. 2020/407, reg. 2(1)(c)

1415

Word in s. 15(2)(b) omitted (15.10.2013 for E., 5.11.2013 for W.) by virtue of Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 (c. 3), s. 12, Sch. para. 16(2)(a); S.I. 2013/2622, art. 2; S.I. 2013/2861, art. 2

1416

S. 429(3)(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. 91(2)(b); S.I. 2015/983, arts. 2(2)(e), 3(bb); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(i)

1417

S. 245ZA inserted (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. 29(2), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(l)

1418

Words in s. 351(8) repealed (22.11.2014 for specified purposes, 1.6.2015 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force, 1.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 66(5), 116(1), Sch. 8 Pt. 5; S.I. 2014/3101, art. 3; S.I. 2015/983, art. 2(2)(a)(g) (with art. 5); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(f)(l) (with art. 5)

1419

Ss. 362A-362I and cross-heading inserted (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. 1, 58(1)(6) (as amended (N.I.) (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/742, regs. 1, 109(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(a); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(a)

1420
1421

S. 452 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)

1425

Words in s. 390(6) 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. 66(4); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

1426

S. 423 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1427

Word in s. 100(4)(b) omitted (25.11.2019 for specified purposes, 10.2.2021 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), s. 88(2)(c), Sch. 4 para. 37(3)(a); S.S.I. 2019/281, reg. 2; S.S.I. 2020/407, reg. 2(1)(c)

1428

Words in s. 339A(8) inserted (29.6.2021) by Financial Services Act 2021 (c. 22), ss. 32(5)(f)(ii), 49(2)(b)

1429

S. 146 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

1430

Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

1431

S. 442 in force at 24.3.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1432

Words in s. 289(2) 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(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(aa); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 3(b)

1433

Sch. 10 para. 32 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)

1434
1435
1436

Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

1437

Words in s. 195S(1)(a) 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), s. 58(1)(6), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)(a); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 3(b)

1438

S. 381(2)(bc)-(bf) 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. 61; S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

1439
1442

Words in s. 55(2) substituted (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 8 para. 408(1)(3); S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(y)

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