# The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Requests and Orders) Order 2005, Article 142: Action to give effect to an order

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The Secretary of State may forward an external order to the enforcement authority.
(2) This Part has effect for the purpose of enabling the enforcement authority to realise recoverable property (within the meaning of article 202) in civil proceedings before the High Court or Court of Session for the purpose of giving effect to an external order.
(3) The powers conferred by this Part are exercisable in relation to any property whether or not proceedings have been brought in the country from which the external order was sent for criminal conduct (within the meaning of section 447(8) of the Act) in connection with the property.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3181/article/142 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/proceeds-of-crime-act-2002-external-requests-and-orders-order-2005/article-142
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