Open consultation

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: bodies granted investigatory powers

From:
Home Office
Published
22 October 2025

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Summary

A consultation on extending investigatory powers to three public sector bodies.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 grants a wide variety of powers to public bodies in relation to the recovery of the proceeds of crime.

Three public sector organisations have applied to the Home Office to be designated as agencies whose staff can use these powers.

This consultation seeks views on whether these organisations should be granted access to certain powers under POCA:

  • Forestry Commission
  • Intellectual Property Office
  • Immigration Advice Authority

Documents

Changes to bodies granted investigatory and other powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Accessible)

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Changes to bodies granted investigatory and other powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

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Consultation questions (downloadable)

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Ways to respond

Email to:

AFIConsultation@homeoffice.gov.uk

Write to:

AFI Order Consultation
Homeland Security Group
6th Floor
Peel Building
Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF

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Published 22 October 2025

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