# The Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Exercise of Functions) Order 2005, Article 2: Interpretation


(1) In this Order—
“the Act” means the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003;
“assigned matter” means any matter in relation to which the Commissioners are for the time being required in pursuance of any enactment to perform any duties;
“the Commissioners” means the Commissioners of Customs and Excise;
“customs officer” includes a person acting under the direction of such an officer;
“relevant offence” means conduct constituting an offence under the law of a country outside the United Kingdom which, if it occurred in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, would be an offence contrary to an enactment relating to an assigned matter;
“request for assistance” means a request for assistance in obtaining evidence in England and Wales or Northern Ireland.
(2) Any reference to a section or subsection in articles 3 to 12 is a reference to a section or subsection of the Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/425/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-international-co-operation-act-2003-exercise-of-functions-order-2005/article-2
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