The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations) Order 2013

This Order makes provision to assist an external investigation, within the meaning of section 447(3) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29) (“the 2002 Act”), by obtaining orders and warrants from the court. The provisions correspond (subject to specified modifications) to the civil recovery investigation provisions in Part 8 of the 2002 Act. Overseas requests to investigate that are criminal in nature will continue to be dealt with through the provisions in the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32). This Order extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.