Explanatory note

This Order amends the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) Order 2003 (“the 2003 Order”). By virtue of article 2 of the 2003 Order, a reference to an accredited financial investigator in the provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 which is listed in column 1 of the Schedule to that Order is a reference to such an investigator as falls within the description which is specified in relation to that provision in column 2 of that Schedule.

Articles 4, 5, 8, 10, 12 and 14 of this Order amend the Schedule to the 2003 Order to add references that apply in England and Wales to the Serious Organised Crime Agency (as defined by the amendment made by article 3 to this Order), the Royal Mail (as defined by the amendment made by article 3 to this Order) and the Home Office. Articles 6, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 of this Order amend the Schedule to the 2003 Order to add references that apply in Northern Ireland to the Serious Organised Crime Agency, the Royal Mail and the Home Office.