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Policy Paper Published 25 Oct 2017 Home Office ↗ View on GOV.UK

Draft revised code of practice issued under section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

This code was subject to a public consultation, carried out by the Home Office on behalf of the Attorney General’s Office, which ended on 25 August 2017.

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This draft revised Code of Practice was approved by Parliament. The approved Code is available.

This amended draft code provides guidance on the use of the investigation powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002 by prosecutors (in England and Wales and Northern Ireland) and has been updated following amendment of POCA by the Criminal Finances Act 2017.