Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005

[^key-9bb187cbad09c9c0f18a0e3d18beba56]: Words in s. 175(2) substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-aab8ee9caee0b5236f7f63c8a837029c]: Pt. 2 Ch. 1 applied (28.12.2022) by The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1281), regs. 1(2), 47

[^key-25eda533b7753ea8e6968c03eb610c98]: Words in s. 67(5)(b) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-7895407c774729b884fb728b6ee14d38]: Words in s. 86(2)(b) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-ff2e5df2f8d50e97fac5e061500ddd5f]: Words in s. 88(3)(b) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-328acf2945a990e31be284aede888c4b]: Words in s. 147(1)(a) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-f99c4f50cdaa9f3ecc1d5410e495fff7]: Words in s. 175(2) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-9ce233e2f33ea8e070d341228c463d6c]: S. 71: transfer of functions (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), arts. 1(2), 11(1) (with art. 17)

[^key-b9cad2b98fe5d0bd2dca1eb922d1d75e]: Words in s. 71(4)(db) substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 12(2) (with art. 17)

[^key-988926bc6739458808c8415a9d72f319]: Words in s. 71(6A) substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 12(3) (with art. 17)

[^key-9194cfc828bfbb9eba58f15f5e2c703b]: Words in s. 71(6C) substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 12(4) (with art. 17)

[^key-85d63a14c4a5794951520531bc0890ba]: S. 61(1)(k) inserted (26.10.2023 for specified purposes) by Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (c. 56), ss. 206(1), 219(1)(2)(b)

[^key-f876a4d59d6caf1f36ffb4c1d1e79c6e]: Pt. 2 Ch. 1 applied (14.12.2023) by The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1314), regs. 1(2), 86 (with regs. 98-100)

[^key-9c3e13df5e7a205e0ada26794aceb703]: Pt. 2 Ch. 1 applied (10.10.2024) by The Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/948), regs. 1(2), 30 (with regs. 14, 29)

[^key-4f25bb9886727f2385ffca54b91db79b]: S. 71(8) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 328(4), 339(1); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(5)(c)

[^key-8663ff225435c53e003362d98640cc9f]: S. 71(4)(dac) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 328(2), 339(1); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(5)(c)

[^key-211c61bf73729237fa0c33db05722082]: Words in s. 71(6A) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), ss. 328(3), 339(1); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(5)(c)

[^key-c6804ef68279214b10ba34aff817580c]: Pt. 2 Ch. 1 applied (23.7.2025) by The Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/902), regs. 1(2), 47

Disclosure of information about insurance status of vehicles

Search warrants: other amendments

Harassment etc: police direction to stay away from person's home

Payments by Scottish Ministers to Scottish Police Authority in relation to the prevention, detection and enforcement of certain traffic offences

Notice of demonstrations in designated area

Staff custody officers: designation

Staff custody officers: designation

Corresponding Scottish offence

Investigations: deaths and serious injuries during or after contact with the police

Corresponding Scottish offence

Corresponding Scottish offence

Anti-social behaviour orders etc: reporting restrictions

Anti-social behaviour orders etc: reporting restrictions

Anti-social behaviour orders etc: reporting restrictions

Special measures for witnesses in proceedings for anti-social behaviour orders etc.

Interference with contractual relationships so as to harm animal research organisation

Contracting out of local authority functions relating to anti-social behaviour orders

Disclosure of information to SOCA

Procedure applicable to search warrants

Money laundering: disclosures to identify persons and property

Assistance by defendant: reduction in sentence

Disclosure notices

Application of discrimination legislation to SOCA seconded staff

75A

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Investigatory powers of DPP etc.

Restrictions on further disclosure

Person having powers of an immigration officer

Assistance by defendant: review of sentence

Search warrants: other amendments

Power to stop and search for prohibited fireworks

Power to stop and search for prohibited fireworks

Staff custody officers: designation

Provision of information for use by police staff

Impressions of footwear

Impressions of footwear

Photographing of suspects etc.

International co-operation

International co-operation

Money laundering offences

Interpretation of Part 3

Search warrants: other amendments

Disclosure of information about insurance status of vehicles

Fingerprints

Payments by Scottish Ministers to Scottish Police Authority in relation to the prevention, detection and enforcement of certain traffic offences

Fingerprints

Criminal records checks: verification of identity

Investigations: deaths and serious injuries during or after contact with the police

Animal research organisations

Harassment etc. of a person in his home

Payments by Scottish Ministers to police authorities etc. in relation to the prevention, detection and enforcement of certain traffic offences

Variation and discharge of anti-social behaviour orders made on conviction

Interference with contractual relationships so as to harm animal research organisation

Intimidation of persons connected with animal research organisation

Powers of courts-martial etc. to issue warrants of arrest in respect of witnesses

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Northern Ireland

Supplementary, incidental, consequential etc. provision

Use by SOCA of police premises etc.

Use of information by SOCA

Procedure applicable to search warrants

Assistance by defendant: reduction in sentence

Money laundering: defence where overseas conduct is legal under local law

Disclosure of information to SOCA

Procedure applicable to search warrants

Interpretation of Chapter 1

Proceedings under section 74: exclusion of public

Delegation of power to designate

Person having powers of an immigration officer

Procedure applicable to search warrants

Money laundering offences

International co-operation

Fingerprints

Powers of arrest

Powers of arrest

Search warrants: other amendments

Harassment intended to deter lawful activities

Appeal in proceedings for forfeiture of cash

Fingerprints

Intimidation of persons connected with animal research organisation

Powers of designated and accredited persons

Powers of arrest: supplementary

International co-operation

Staff custody officers: designation

Harassment etc. of a person in his home

Demonstrating without authorisation in designated area

Anti-social behaviour orders etc: reporting restrictions

Special measures for witnesses in proceedings for anti-social behaviour orders etc.

Parental compensation orders

Interference with contractual relationships so as to harm animal research organisation

Further amendments to Police Act 1997 as it applies to Scotland

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Northern Ireland

Power of constables etc. to require production of registration documents in respect of a vehicle

Disclosure of information about insurance status of vehicles

Criminal records checks: verification of identity

Certain references to police forces

Further amendments to Police Act 1997 as it applies to Scotland

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Channel Islands and Isle of Man

Powers of courts-martial etc. to issue warrants of arrest in respect of witnesses

Private Security Industry Act 2001: Scottish extent

Orders and regulations

20A

• (1) A person who ... has been the Director General of the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency.

• (2) A person who ... has been under the direction and control of the Director General of the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency.

2A

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exercise of functions: general considerations

Interpretation of Chapter 1

Assistance by defendant: review of sentence

Money laundering: threshold amounts

Production of documents

Money laundering: miscellaneous amendments

Money laundering: miscellaneous amendments

Functions of Director of Revenue and Customs Prosecutions as to persons arrested for designated offence

Interpretation of Chapter 1

Assaults or obstruction in connection with joint investigation teams

Interpretation of Chapter 1

Assistance by defendant: review of sentence

Money laundering offences

International co-operation

Money laundering: disclosures to identify persons and property

Powers of designated and accredited persons

Power to stop and search for prohibited fireworks

Photographing of suspects etc.

Money laundering: threshold amounts

Contracting out of local authority functions relating to anti-social behaviour orders

Impressions of footwear

Interpretation of Part 3

Harassment intended to deter lawful activities

Power to stop and search for prohibited fireworks

Harassment intended to deter lawful activities

Offence of trespassing on designated site

Contracting out of local authority functions relating to anti-social behaviour orders

Further amendments to Police Act 1997 as it applies to Scotland

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Northern Ireland

Interference with contractual relationships so as to harm animal research organisation

Intimidation of persons connected with animal research organisation

Private Security Industry Act 2001: Scottish extent

Authorisation of demonstrations in designated area

Intimidation of persons connected with animal research organisation

Animal research organisations

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Northern Ireland

Powers of Crown Court and Magistrates' Court to issue witness summons

Powers of courts-martial etc. to issue warrants of arrest in respect of witnesses

Certain references to police forces

Supplementary, incidental, consequential etc. provision

Directions as to reference of cases and proceedings to appropriate prosecutor

Designation of SOCA staff as persons having powers of constable etc.

Person having customs powers

Money laundering offences

Offences to which this Chapter applies

Manner in which disclosure notice may be given

International co-operation

Power to direct a person to leave a place

Offences in connection with disclosure notices or search warrants

Money laundering: form and manner of disclosures

Impressions of footwear

International co-operation

Interpretation of Part 3

Interpretation of Part 3

Corresponding Scottish offence

Money laundering: disclosures to identify persons and property

Interference with contractual relationships so as to harm animal research organisation

Fingerprints

Harassment intended to deter lawful activities

Power to stop and search for prohibited fireworks

Payments by Scottish Ministers to Scottish Police Authority in relation to the prevention, detection and enforcement of certain traffic offences

Notice of demonstrations in designated area

Supplementary, incidental, consequential etc. provision

Private Security Industry Act 2001: Scottish extent

Supplementary, incidental, consequential etc. provision

Intimate samples

Powers of designated and accredited persons

Intimidation of persons connected with animal research organisation

Provision of information for use by police staff

Parental compensation orders

Investigations: accelerated procedure in special cases

Criminal records checks: verification of identity

Further amendments to Police Act 1997 as it applies to Scotland

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Northern Ireland

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Channel Islands and Isle of Man

Private Security Industry Act 2001: Scottish extent

Private Security Industry Act 2001: Scottish extent

Supplementary, incidental, consequential etc. provision

Orders and regulations

Functions of Director of Revenue and Customs Prosecutions as to persons arrested for designated offence

Power to direct a person to leave a place

Manner in which disclosure notice may be given

Proceedings under section 74: exclusion of public

Appeal in proceedings for forfeiture of cash

Financial reporting orders: making in Scotland

Money laundering: miscellaneous amendments

Money laundering offences

Powers of designated and accredited persons

Intimate samples

Harassment intended to deter lawful activities

Harassment intended to deter lawful activities

Notice of demonstrations in designated area

Notice of demonstrations in designated area

Power to seize etc. vehicles driven without licence or insurance

Power to seize etc. vehicles driven without licence or insurance

Payments by Secretary of State to police authorities in relation to the prevention, detection and enforcement of certain traffic offences

Payments by Scottish Ministers to police authorities etc. in relation to the prevention, detection and enforcement of certain traffic offences

Certain references to police forces

Certain references to police forces

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Northern Ireland

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Northern Ireland

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Channel Islands and Isle of Man

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Northern Ireland

Orders and regulations

8A

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25A

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Restrictions on further disclosure

Powers of arrest

Proceedings under section 74: exclusion of public

75B

• (1) The Attorney General may issue guidance to specified prosecutors about the exercise by them of any of their powers under sections 71 to 74.

• (2) The Attorney General may from time to time revise any guidance issued under this section.

• (3) In this section “specified prosecutor” is to be construed in accordance with section 71.

Harassment intended to deter lawful activities

Harassment etc: police direction to stay away from person's home

Animal research organisations

Money laundering offences

International co-operation

Provision of information for use by police staff

Offence of trespassing on designated site

Demonstrating without authorisation in designated area

Demonstrating without authorisation in designated area

Variation and discharge of anti-social behaviour orders made on conviction

Intimidation of persons connected with animal research organisation

Power of constables etc. to require production of registration documents in respect of a vehicle

Payments by Secretary of State to police authorities in relation to the prevention, detection and enforcement of certain traffic offences

Investigations: accelerated procedure in special cases

Investigations: deaths and serious injuries during or after contact with the police

Further amendments to Police Act 1997 as it applies to Scotland

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Channel Islands and Isle of Man

Further amendments to Police Act 1997 as it applies to Scotland

Proceedings under section 74: use of live link

Financial reporting orders: making in Northern Ireland

Money laundering: defence where overseas conduct is legal under local law

Harassment etc: police direction to stay away from person's home

Interference with contractual relationships so as to harm animal research organisation

Money laundering: miscellaneous amendments

Minor and consequential amendments relating to Chapter 6

Staff custody officers: designation

Powers of designated and accredited persons

Powers of designated and accredited persons

Harassment etc: police direction to stay away from person's home

Supplementary directions

Special measures for witnesses in proceedings for anti-social behaviour orders etc.

Power to seize etc. vehicles driven without licence or insurance

Power of constables etc. to require production of registration documents in respect of a vehicle

Payments by Scottish Ministers to police authorities etc. in relation to the prevention, detection and enforcement of certain traffic offences

Investigations: deaths and serious injuries during or after contact with the police

Certain references to police forces

Criminal records checks: verification of identity

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Northern Ireland

Further amendments to Police Act 1997 as it applies to Scotland

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Northern Ireland

Powers of Crown Court and Magistrates' Court to issue witness summons

Private Security Industry Act 2001: Scottish extent

Money laundering offences

Power to enter and seize documents

Procedure applicable to search warrants

Money laundering: form and manner of disclosures

Powers of designated and accredited persons

Powers of arrest: supplementary

Powers of designated and accredited persons

Interpretation of Part 3

Harassment intended to deter lawful activities

Harassment etc. of a person in his home

Interference with contractual relationships so as to harm animal research organisation

Intimidation of persons connected with animal research organisation

Power of constables etc. to require production of registration documents in respect of a vehicle

Disclosure of information about insurance status of vehicles

Criminal records checks: verification of identity

Powers of Crown Court and Magistrates' Court to issue witness summons

Private Security Industry Act 2001: Scottish extent

Supplementary, incidental, consequential etc. provision

Variation and discharge of anti-social behaviour orders made on conviction

Contracting out of local authority functions relating to anti-social behaviour orders

Contracting out of local authority functions relating to anti-social behaviour orders

Power of constables etc. to require production of registration documents in respect of a vehicle

Payments by Secretary of State to police authorities in relation to the prevention, detection and enforcement of certain traffic offences

Investigations: accelerated procedure in special cases

Criminal records checks: verification of identity

Further amendments to Police Act 1997 as it applies to Scotland

Further amendments to Police Act 1997 as it applies to Scotland

Powers of Crown Court and Magistrates' Court to issue witness summons

Directed arrangements: Scotland

Liability of SOCA for acts of seconded staff etc.

Minor and consequential amendments relating to Chapter 6

Minor and consequential amendments relating to Chapter 6

Variation and discharge of anti-social behaviour orders made on conviction

Notice of demonstrations in designated area

Animal research organisations

Provision of information for use by police staff

Photographing of suspects etc.

Provision of information for use by police staff

Interpretation of Part 3

Interpretation of Part 3

Anti-social behaviour orders etc: reporting restrictions

Power of constables etc. to require production of registration documents in respect of a vehicle

Payments by Scottish Ministers to police authorities etc. in relation to the prevention, detection and enforcement of certain traffic offences

Investigations: deaths and serious injuries during or after contact with the police

Private Security Industry Act 2001: Scottish extent

Fingerprints

Powers of arrest

Investigations: deaths and serious injuries during or after contact with the police

Impressions of footwear

Provision of information for use by police staff

Harassment intended to deter lawful activities

Notice of demonstrations in designated area

Animal research organisations

Disclosure of information about insurance status of vehicles

Payments by Scottish Ministers to Scottish Police Authority in relation to the prevention, detection and enforcement of certain traffic offences

Certain references to police forces

Supplementary, incidental, consequential etc. provision

Functions of SOCA as to serious organised crime

Exercise of functions: general considerations

Search warrants: other amendments

Money laundering: defence where overseas conduct is legal under local law

Powers of designated and accredited persons

International co-operation

Contracting out of local authority functions relating to anti-social behaviour orders

Search warrants: other amendments

Power to stop and search for prohibited fireworks

Corresponding Scottish offence

Supplementary, incidental, consequential etc. provision

17A

A person who is or has been a National Crime Agency officer.

Money laundering: threshold amounts

Fingerprints

Staff custody officers: designation

Provision of information for use by police staff

Corresponding Scottish offence

Animal research organisations

Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: Northern Ireland

Powers of Crown Court and Magistrates' Court to issue witness summons

Supplementary, incidental, consequential etc. provision

Certain references to police forces

Criminal records checks: verification of identity

Powers of Crown Court and Magistrates' Court to issue witness summons

Money laundering: defence where overseas conduct is legal under local law

International co-operation

Photographing of suspects etc.

Impressions of footwear

Notice of demonstrations in designated area

Power of constables etc. to require production of registration documents in respect of a vehicle