# Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003, Section 23: Postponed effect


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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/32/section/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-international-co-operation-act-2003/section-23
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