Explanatory note

This Order brings into operation on 31st January 2018 a revised code of practice made under paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) (“the Act”) in connection with the exercise by authorised officers of functions conferred on them by Schedule 1 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001(c. 24) (“the 2001 Act”).

Schedule 1 to the 2001 Act provides authorised officers with powers to seize, freeze, detain, and forfeit terrorist cash, assets and funds held in bank or building society accounts. These powers must be exercised by authorised officers in accordance with a code of practice issued under paragraph 6 of Schedule 14 to the Act.

This Order revokes a previous order made under paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no direct impact on business, charities or voluntary bodies.