POCA Investigations Code of Practice

The Home Office is developing and updating codes of practice under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), particularly regarding search, seizure, detention of property, and victim information requests. This includes consultation on extending accredited financial investigation powers to additional public bodies and implementing new procedural safeguards. The work is active with draft orders for Northern Ireland and relates to the Confiscation Orders (Sentencing and Offence) Bill.