Guidance

Proceeds of Crime Act and Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act: codes of practice

The Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002 and the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act (ATCSA) have been amended by the Criminal Finances Act 2017.

Published 31 January 2018
From:
Home Office

Documents

Search, seizure and detention of Property (England and Wales) code of practice

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Search, seizure and detention of Property (England and Wales) code of practice (print version)

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Investigations code of practice

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Investigations code of practice (print version)

PDF, 1020KB, 74 pages

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The exercise of new seizure, detention and forfeiture powers under under Schedule 1 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001

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The exercise of new seizure, detention and forfeiture powers under Schedule 1 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (print version)

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Details

These revised codes provide guidance on the appropriate and proportionate use of POCA and ATSCA powers. The codes above cover:

  • the exercise of powers to search and seize and detain property
  • the operation of investigation powers
  • the exercise of new seizure, detention and forfeiture powers under ATCSA 2001

These codes come into force on 31 January 2018.

Published 31 January 2018