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Paragraph 8 InterpretationI1I2

United Kingdom

(1)

This paragraph applies for the interpretation of this Schedule.

(2)

“Appropriate officer” has the meaning given by paragraph 1(3).

(3)

“The court” means—

(a)

in relation to England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the Crown Court;

(b)

in relation to Scotland, the sheriff.

(4)

“Customer information”—

(a)

in relation to England and Wales or Northern Ireland, has the meaning given by section 364 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002;

(b)

in relation to Scotland, has the meaning given by section 398 of that Act.

(5)

“Financial institution” has the same meaning as in Schedule 6 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (see paragraph 6 of that Schedule).

(6)

“Judge” means—

(a)

in relation to England and Wales, a judge entitled to exercise the jurisdiction of the Crown Court;

(b)

in relation to Northern Ireland, a judge of the Crown Court;

(c)

in relation to Scotland, the sheriff.

(7)

“Senior officer” means—

(a)

a constable of at least the rank of superintendent;

(b)

the Director General of the National Crime Agency or any other National Crime Agency officer authorised by the Director General (whether generally or specifically) for this purpose.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Sch. 4 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see 100(1)

I2

Sch. 4 para. 8 in force at 20.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(a)