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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2517

S. 260 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)

2518

S. 38 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2519

Pt. 5 Ch. 3A inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for the insertion of ss. 303G, 303H for E.W.S. so far as not already in force, 30.1.2018 for the insertion of s. 303E(4) for E.W.S. so far as not already in force, 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. 15, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(d); S.I. 2018/78, regs. 2(a), 4(b); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(f)

2520
2524

S. 137 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

2525

Sch. 2 para. 10 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2529

Words in s. 173(1)(b) inserted (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 30(1), 88(3)(a); S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(1)(d)

2531

S. 69 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2535

Words in s. 341(3A) inserted (1.6.2015 for E.W.S., 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. 25(a); S.I. 2015/964, art. 2(e); S.I. 2017/4, art. 2

2537

S. 222 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 6, 10-13)

2539

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

2540

Words in s. 131ZA(1)(b) 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. 28(2)

2542

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(a); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

2544

Words in s. 377(3) 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), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 58(4); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(t); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

2547

Sch. 10 para. 26 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)

2549
2550

Word in s. 195N(1) substituted (5.5.2011) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 24 (N.I.)), s. 111(1), Sch. 7 para. 11

2551

Words in s. 15(3)(ca) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 184(b) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

2553

Sch. 10 para. 12 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)

2554

Words in Sch. 2 para. 8(2)(c) substituted (3.5.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), s. 88(1), Sch. 4 para. 58(3); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 2(r)(v)

2556

Words in s. 230(3)(a) 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. 27(3)(a); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(d)(i)(ii)

2557

Words in s. 352(2)(b) 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. 47(2); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

2558
2559

S. 131AA 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. 30

2562

Sch. 10 para. 21 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)

2563

S. 388(7C)-(7F) 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. 65(4); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

2565

Words in s. 291(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. 13; S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(aa); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 3(b)

2568

S. 145 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

2572

Ss. 255G-255I inserted (1.3.2016) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 23(2), 88(1); S.I. 2016/148, reg. 3(b)

2573

Ss. 396J-396S 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. 5, 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(a)

2574

Words in s. 245D(1)(b) 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. 34(5), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(s)

2575

S. 422 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2579

Sch. 11 para. 34(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)

2580

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

2581

S. 340 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)

2583
2584

Word in s. 459(6)(b) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for E.W.S. 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(5); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(v); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii)

2585

S. 426(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. 88(2); S.I. 2015/983, arts. 2(2)(e), 3(y); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(i)

2586

Words in s. 353(11) 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. 48(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

2587

Words in s. 289(1A)(a) substituted (17.7.2013) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 48 para. 2(2)

2588

S. 23 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2591

Sch. 11 para. 32 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 10-13)

2592

S. 335(8A) 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(3), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 3(1)); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(c)

2595

Words in s. 193 sidenote substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 148(1), Sch. 9 para. 77(7); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)

2596

S. 217 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2597

S. 350 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)

2600

S. 98 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

2602

Words in s. 441(2)(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. 82(3)(d)(ii); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

2604

S. 218 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2605
2606

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)(i) (with Sch. 5 para. 80(6)); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(1)(e); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(i)

2607

Words in s. 291(2) substituted (17.7.2013) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 48 para. 4

2608

S. 94 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

2609

Sch. 11 para. 6 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)

2610

S. 432 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2612

S. 378(1)(ca) 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), s. 58(1)(6), Sch. 1 para. 25(2); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(aa); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 3(b)

2617

Sch. 10 para. 22 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)

2618

Word in s. 459(5)(a) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.10.2017 for E.W.S. 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(4)(b); S.I. 2017/991, reg. 2(v); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii)

2620

S. 417 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2625
2626

Words in s. 91 substituted (1.9.2004) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 8 para. 410; S.I. 2004/2066, art. 2(c)(xxii) (with art. 3)

2627

Sch. 11 para. 25(2)(b)-(g)(3)-(7) 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)

2628
2629

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

2630

S. 195 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2631
2633

S. 106 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

2634

S. 104 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

2635

S. 312(2)(k)-(p) 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. 35; S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)

2636

S. 457 in force at 24.3.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2638

Word in s. 459(7B) inserted (N.I.) (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 36(5), 88(3)(a); S.R. 2015/190, reg. 3(1)(j)

2639

Words in s. 292(6) substituted (17.7.2013) by Finance Act 2013 (c. 29), Sch. 48 para. 5(b)

2640
2641

S. 429 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2646

S. 127C(5A)-(5F) 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. 21(3)

2650

S. 213 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2651

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

2653

S. 80 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2654

S. 164 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2655

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

2656

Words in s. 333A(2)(d) substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 132; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

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