This Order makes provision for a prohibition on dealing with relevant property which is the subject of an external request, within the meaning of section 447(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29) (“the 2002 Act”), by means of proceedings before the High Court (in England, Wales or Northern Ireland) or the Court of Session (in Scotland). The provisions correspond (subject to specified modifications) to the civil recovery provisions in the 2002 Act. Overseas requests that are criminal in nature will continue to be dealt with through the provisions in the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32).