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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1443
1447

S. 95 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

1448

S. 81 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1453

Words in s. 2C(3) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. 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(1)(6), Sch. 1 para. 2(3); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(z); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 3(a)

1454

Words in s. 119(2)(b) substituted (1.3.2016) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 20(1), 88(2)(a); S.S.I. 2016/11, reg. 2(e)

1458

Sch. 11 para. 39 in force at 24.3.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(b)(2), sch. (with art. 7)

1459

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

1460

S. 195I(6A) inserted (22.11.2014 for specified purposes, 1.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by 2009 c. 26, s. 57(2) (as amended by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2595), arts. 1(2), 18(2)(g) (with arts. 24-28); S.I. 2014/3101, art. 3; S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(b))

1461

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

1463

S. 215(2)(a)(b) 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(2), 58(3)(6); S.R. 2021/167, reg. 2(a)

1465

S. 131ZA cross-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. 33

1466

S. 158 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1470
1471

Words in s. 163(3)(d) inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), s. 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 7(6) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)

1472

S. 46 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1473

S. 209 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1475

Words in s. 292(1) substituted (17.7.2013) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 48 para. 5(a)

1476

S. 395 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2003) by The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigations in different parts of the United Kingdom) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/425), arts. 1, 27(5) (as amended (1.4.2008) by S.I. 2008/298, arts. 1(1), 2(9))

1478

S. 341(3)(e) and word 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)(c); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

1479

Words in s. 55(4)(b) substituted (1.6.2015) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 58(5)(b), 116(1); S.I. 2015/983, art. 2(2)(a)

1480

Words in s. 301(4)(c) substituted (1.6.2015 for E.W.S., 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. 108(2); S.I. 2015/983, arts. 2(2)(e), 3(ff); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(j)

1481

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

1483

Sch. 11 para. 4 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 10-13)

1485

S. 358(2)(b) substituted (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. 9; S.I. 2015/964, art. 2(d) (with art. 3); S.I. 2017/4, art. 2 (with art. 3)

1488

S. 15(2)(d) and word 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. 16(2)(b); S.I. 2013/2622, art. 2; S.I. 2013/2861, art. 2

1490
1491
1492

Sch. 11 para. 4(2) repealed (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(d) (with arts. 3-14)

1493

S. 436 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)

1494

S. 121 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

1497

S. 320 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)

1498

S. 445(3) omitted (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 virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 84; S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(j)

1499

Words in s. 195H(4) substituted (22.11.2014 for specified purposes, 1.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by 2009 c. 26, s. 57(2) (as amended by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2595), arts. 1(2), 18(2)(a) (with arts. 24-28); S.I. 2014/3101, art. 3; S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(b))

1500

S. 405(3A) substituted for s. 405(3) (1.6.2015) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 19 para. 23; S.I. 2015/964, art. 2(d) (with art. 3)

1501

Words in s. 356 heading repealed (1.6.2015 for E.W., 1.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 66(7)(a), 116(1), Sch. 8 Pt. 5; S.I. 2015/983, art. 2(2)(a)(g) (with art. 5); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(f)(l) (with art. 5);

1504

S. 378(4)(c) substituted (17.7.2013) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 48 para. 18(c)

1505

Words in s. 424(2)(c) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 76(2)(b); S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

1506

Words in s. 289(2) substituted (17.7.2013) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 48 para. 2(2)

1507
1512

S. 31(4)-(8) inserted (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 3(1), 88(1); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(a)

1513

S. 389 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)

1515

Pt. 5 Ch. 3B inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 30.1.2018 for the insertion of ss. 303Z2(4), 303Z10 for E.W.S. so far as not already in force, 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. 16, 58(1)(6) (as amended (N.I.) on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)) by S.I. 2019/742, regs. 1, 109(3)); S.I. 2018/78, regs. 2(b), 3(d); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(g)

1516

S. 121(8A)(8B) inserted (1.3.2016) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 21, 88(2)(a); S.S.I. 2016/11, reg. 2(f)

1518

S. 116 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

1519

S. 339 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)

1520

Words in s. 308(7)(a) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 94(3)(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

1521

S. 148(2)(ea) 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. 34(3)(a)(ii), 58(2)(6); S.S.I. 2017/456, reg. 2(d); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(r)

1522

S. 75 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 7) (as amended (6.3.2003) by S.I. 2003/531, art. 3)

1523

S. 2A(2)(f)(g) 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(2)(b); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(e)

1527

S. 13(5) substituted (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 6(4), 88(1); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(c)

1529

Words in s. 111(1) substituted (1.3.2016) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 18(1), 88(2)(a); S.S.I. 2016/11, reg. 2(c)

1531
1532

Sch. 10 para. 31 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)

1534

Sch. 4 paras. 9B-9F 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(e)

1535

S. 172 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1538

S. 356(11) repealed (1.6.2015 for E.W., 1.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 66(7)(d), 116(1), Sch. 8 Pt. 5; S.I. 2015/983, art. 2(2)(a)(g) (with art. 5); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(f)(l) (with art. 5)

1539

S. 414 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)

1540

S. 280 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)

1542

S. 369(5)(5A) substituted for s. 369(5) (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(2); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

1543

Words in s. 352(2)(a) inserted (1.6.2015 for E.W. for specified purposes, 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. 6; S.I. 2015/964, art. 2(d) (with art. 3); S.I. 2017/4, art. 2 (with art. 3)

1544

S. 289(7A)-(7C) inserted (27.4.2017 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), ss. 14(2), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 4(a); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(e)

1545

S. 41(5A)(5B) inserted (20.3.2015 for specified purposes, 1.6.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), ss. 46(5), 61(2); S.I. 2015/813, arts. 2(a)(ii), 3(b)

1546
1547

Word in s. 459(4)(a) inserted (20.3.2015) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), ss. 46(7)(a), 61(2); S.I. 2015/813, art. 2(a)(iii)

1548

Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

1550
1552

S. 127M(2A)-(2D) 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. 25(3)

1553

Words in s. 459(7A) 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(8)(b); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii)

1554

Word in s. 69(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 34(a); S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

1556

S. 359 applied (1.4.2003) by The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigations in different parts of the United Kingdom) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/425), arts. 1, 8(1)(2)(6)-(8), 18(2)(6)(7), 27(6)(7), 28(7) (as amended (1.4.2008) by S.I. 2008/298, arts. 1(1), 2(9)(10))

1558

S. 147 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

1559

Word in s. 240(1)(b) 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. 28(a); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)

1561

S. 277 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)

1562
1564

Words in s. 230(2)(d) inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 199 (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

1566

S. 110 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

1569

S. 301(5) inserted (1.6.2015 for E.W.S., 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. 108(3); S.I. 2015/983, arts. 2(2)(e), 3(ff); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(j)

1570
1572

Words in s. 58(6)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 26; S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

1573

Words in s. 445(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 139; S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

1574

S. 347 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)

1576

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

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