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Section 23 Postponed effectI1

The nominated court may postpone giving effect to an overseas freezing order in respect of any evidence—

(a)

in order to avoid prejudicing a criminal investigation which is taking place in the United Kingdom, or

(b)

if, under an order made by a court in criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom, the evidence may not be removed from the United Kingdom.

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S. 23 in force at 19.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2605, art. 2(b)