Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Type Public General Act
Publication 2002-07-24
Last updated 2026-03-22
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
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2657

S. 412 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)

2659

S. 129 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

2661

S. 422(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. 84(2)(a); S.I. 2015/983, arts. 2(2)(e), 3(u); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(i)

2662

S. 332(3A)-(6) substituted for s. 332(4)-(6) (1.7.2005) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15), ss. 104(6), 178(8); S.I. 2005/1521, art. 3(1)(c) (with art. 3(4))

2664

S. 127B(3)(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. 20(b)

2666

S. 427(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. 89(2)(b); S.I. 2015/983, arts. 2(2)(e), 3(z); S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(i)

2667
2669
2670

Sch. 11 para. 33 in force for specified purposes at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(b)(2), sch. (with art. 7)

2673

Words in s. 195I(6) 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)(e) (with arts. 24-28); S.I. 2014/3101, art. 3; S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(b))

2674
2676

Sch. 2 para. 4(2)(3) omitted (31.7.2015) by virtue of Modern Slavery Act 2015 (c. 30), ss. 7(3)(a), 61(1); S.I. 2015/1476, reg. 2(a) (with regs. 3, 8)

2677

S. 47 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2679

Sch. 10 para. 30 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)

2681

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)(b), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(f); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(i)

2683

S. 161 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2688

Words in s. 316(1) 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. 36(2)(a); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(a)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)

2689
2690

S. 211 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2691

S. 243 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)

2694
2695

Words in s. 7(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. 20(a); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)(ii)

2697

S. 131ZA and cross-heading 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. 28, 58(2)(6); S.S.I. 2017/456, reg. 2(a)

2698
2699
2703

Words in s. 299(4) substituted (1.6.2015) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 65(3), 116(1); S.I. 2015/983, art. 2(2)(c)

2705

S. 378(3)(3ZA) substituted for s. 378(3) (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(3), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(f); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 2(1)(i)

2706

S. 433 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2707

Words in Sch. 3 para. 6(1) substituted (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. 30(2), 58(2)(6); S.S.I. 2017/456, reg. 2(b)

2708

Sch. 4 para. 9B and heading omitted (26.7.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2014 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1881), art. 1(2)(6), Sch. para. 8

2710

S. 42(7)(8) substituted for s. 42(7) (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), s. 88(1), Sch. 4 para. 32(3); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(q)(iii)

2712

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

2715

Words in s. 303Z6(1) substituted (27.4.2017 (retrospectively except as it extends to N.I.), 28.6.2021 for N.I.) by Financial Services Act 2021 (c. 22), s. 33(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 16 (with s. 33(4)); S.I. 2021/739, reg. 2

2716

S. 35(2A)-(2C) inserted (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 10(1), 88(1); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(g)

2719
2720

S. 25 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

2721
2723

Words in s. 195S(1)(c) 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)(k) (with arts. 24-28); S.I. 2014/3101, art. 3; S.I. 2016/147, art. 3(b))

2726

S. 102 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)

2729

S. 67A(3) substituted for s. 67A(2)(3) (1.6.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), ss. 14(4), 88(1); S.I. 2015/820, reg. 3(j)

2730

Word in s. 157(4)(b) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for specified purposes, 16.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 25(b); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(d)(i)(ii)

2731
2733

Word in s. 148(2)(e) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 34(3)(a)(i), 58(2)(6); S.S.I. 2017/456, reg. 2(d); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(r)

2734

Word in s. 72(9)(f) inserted (25.1.2018) by Tax Collection and Management (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 6), ss. 186(1)(2), 194(2); S.I. 2018/33, art. 2(j)

2736

Words in s. 339ZA title substituted (7.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 134(a); S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

2737

S. 294(2C) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 18(4)(b), 58(4)(6)

2738

Words in s. 303Z2(3) substituted (retrospectively) by Financial Services Act 2021 (c. 22), s. 33(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 15 (with s. 33(4))

2739

S. 453(1A) inserted (25.1.2018) by Tax Collection and Management (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 6), ss. 186(1)(4), 194(2); S.I. 2018/33, art. 2(j)

2740
2741

Word in s. 47A(1)(b) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(1)(6), Sch. 1 para. 3(a); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(aa)

2742

S. 294(2A) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 18(4)(b), 58(4)(6)

2743

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

2744

Word in s. 7(4)(b) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 16.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 20(b); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(c)

2745

S. 459(4A) inserted (25.1.2018) by Tax Collection and Management (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 6), ss. 186(5)(b), 194(2); S.I. 2018/33, art. 2(j)

2746

Words in s. 391(2) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 8(2)(b), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(b)

2747

Words in s. 303Z1(6) inserted (retrospectively) by Financial Services Act 2021 (c. 22), s. 33(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 14(5) (with s. 33(4))

2748

S. 67(3) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 26(4), 58(1)(6); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(k)

2749

S. 408C omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 18(4)(d), 58(4)(6)

2750

S. 459(4)(aa) inserted (25.1.2018) by Tax Collection and Management (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 6), ss. 186(5)(a), 194(2); S.I. 2018/33, art. 2(j)

2751

S. 302(7A)(da) inserted (25.1.2018) by Tax Collection and Management (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 6), ss. 186(1)(3), 194(2): S.I. 2018/33, art. 2(j)

2752

S. 47A(1)(ba) 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), s. 58(1)(6), Sch. 1 para. 3(b); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 3(aa)

2753

Word in s. 93(4)(b) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 16.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 23(b); S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(c)

2754

S. 289(5)(ba) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 18(4)(a), 58(4)(6)

2755

Words in s. 353(10)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 106; S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)

2756

S. 289(5A) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 18(4)(a), 58(4)(6)

2757

S. 294(2B) omitted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), ss. 18(4)(b), 58(4)(6)

2758

S. 116A inserted (temp.) (27.5.2020) by virtue of Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), s. 16(1), sch. 2 para. 9(3) (with s. 9) (which affecting provision expires (1.10.2022) by virtue of Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), s. 9(1))

2759

S. 327(2F)(2G) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 15.1.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 183(2), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2023/1206, reg. 3(f)

2760

S. 328(8)(9) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 15.1.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 183(3), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2023/1206, reg. 3(f)

2761

S. 329(2F)(2G) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 15.1.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 183(4), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2023/1206, reg. 3(f)

2762

Sch. 9 Pt. 1 applied (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 15.1.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 193(2), 219(1)(2)(b); S.I. 2023/1206, reg. 3(h)

2764

S. 47C(5A)-(5F) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 3(3); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

2765

S. 47M(2A)-(2D) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 7(3); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

2766

S. 47R(6)-(9) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 8; S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

2767

S. 51(9A)-(9C) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 10(4); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

2768

S. 195C(5A)-(5F) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(2)(b)(5)(a), Sch. 8 para. 39(3); S.R. 2024/82, art. 2

2769

S. 195M(2A)-(2D) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(2)(b)(5)(a), Sch. 8 para. 43(3); S.R. 2024/82, art. 2

2770

S. 195R(6)-(9) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(2)(b)(5)(a), Sch. 8 para. 44; S.R. 2024/82, art. 2

2771

S. 199(9A)-(9C) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(2)(b)(5)(a), Sch. 8 para. 46(4); S.R. 2024/82, art. 2

2772

Ss. 67ZA, 67ZB inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 12; S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

2773

S. 67AA inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 13; S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

2774

S. 84A inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 18; S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

2775

Ss. 215ZA, 215ZB inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(2)(b)(5)(a), Sch. 8 para. 48; S.R. 2024/82, art. 2

2776

S. 215AA inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(2)(b)(5)(a), Sch. 8 para. 49; S.R. 2024/82, art. 2

2777

S. 232A inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(2)(b)(5)(a), Sch. 8 para. 54; S.R. 2024/82, art. 2

2778

Words in s. 67(6) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 11(4); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

2779

S. 69(2A) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 17; S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

2780

S. 217(2A) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(2)(b)(5)(a), Sch. 8 para. 53; S.R. 2024/82, art. 2

2781

Words in s. 67(5A) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 11(3)(a); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

2782

Words in s. 67(5A) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 11(3)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

2783

Words in s. 67(7A) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 11(5); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

2784

Words in s. 215(5A) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(2)(b)(5)(a), Sch. 8 para. 47(3)(a); S.R. 2024/82, art. 2

2785

Words in s. 215(5A) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(2)(b)(5)(a), Sch. 8 para. 47(3)(b); S.R. 2024/82, art. 2

2786

Words in s. 215(7A) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(2)(b)(5)(a), Sch. 8 para. 47(5); S.R. 2024/82, art. 2

2787

Words in s. 67(8) substituted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 11(6)(a); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

2788

Words in s. 67(8) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes, 26.4.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), s. 219(1)(2)(b), Sch. 8 para. 11(6)(b); S.I. 2024/269, reg. 4(a)

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