# The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations) Order 2013, Article 4: Action on receipt of request in relation to an external investigation

Extent: E+W+N.I.

(1) The Secretary of State may refer to the Director General of NCA , a relevant Director, ... the FCA, the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs or an enforcement authority a request for assistance in relation to an external investigation.
(2) The Director General of NCA , a relevant Director, ... the FCA, the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs or an enforcement authority may on receipt of the request for assistance act under this Part.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2605/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/proceeds-of-crime-act-2002-external-investigations-order-2013/article-4
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