- account forfeiture notice
(in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10W(3), • “account freezing order” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(4)(a), • “authorised officer” means a constable, a counter-terrorism financial investigator, a customs officer or an immigration officer, • “bank” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10R, • “building society” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “cash” has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “cash forfeiture notice” has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(3), • “constable”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means a police officer within the meaning of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c. 32), • “counter-terrorism financial investigator” is to be read in accordance with section 63F of the Terrorism Act 2000, • “criminal conduct” means conduct which constitutes an offence in any part of the United Kingdom, or would constitute an offence in any part of the United Kingdom if it occurred there, • “cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- account freezing order
(in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(4)(a), • “authorised officer” means a constable, a counter-terrorism financial investigator, a customs officer or an immigration officer, • “bank” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10R, • “building society” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “cash” has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “cash forfeiture notice” has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(3), • “constable”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means a police officer within the meaning of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c. 32), • “counter-terrorism financial investigator” is to be read in accordance with section 63F of the Terrorism Act 2000, • “criminal conduct” means conduct which constitutes an offence in any part of the United Kingdom, or would constitute an offence in any part of the United Kingdom if it occurred there, • “cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- act of terrorism
has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11);
- apparatus
has the same meaning as in the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23).”
- appropriate Minister or Ministers
means— a in relation to a direction given to the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police Force, the Secretary of State, and b in any other case, the Scottish Ministers. 7 In subsection (4) “appropriate Ministers” means— a where the police authorities concerned include the Strategic Rail Authority, the Scottish Ministers and the Secretary of State, acting jointly, and b in any other case, the Scottish Ministers.”
- appropriate Ministers
means— a where the police authorities concerned include the Strategic Rail Authority, the Scottish Ministers and the Secretary of State, acting jointly, and b in any other case, the Scottish Ministers.”
- artistic work
means a piece of work falling within section 4(1)(a) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988;
- associated property
means property of any of the following descriptions that is not itself the forfeitable property—
- authorised deposit-taker
means—
- authorised officer
means a constable, a counter-terrorism financial investigator, a customs officer or an immigration officer, • “bank” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10R, • “building society” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “cash” has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “cash forfeiture notice” has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(3), • “constable”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means a police officer within the meaning of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c. 32), • “counter-terrorism financial investigator” is to be read in accordance with section 63F of the Terrorism Act 2000, • “criminal conduct” means conduct which constitutes an offence in any part of the United Kingdom, or would constitute an offence in any part of the United Kingdom if it occurred there, • “cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- aviation security service
means a process or activity carried out for the purpose of— a complying with a requirement of a direction under any of sections 12 to 14, or b facilitating a person’s compliance with a requirement of a direction under any of those sections. 2 Regulations may provide for the Secretary of State to maintain a list of persons who are approved by him for the provision of a particular aviation security service. 3 The regulations may— a prohibit the provision of an aviation security service by a person who is not listed in respect of that service;
- bank
(in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10R, • “building society” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “cash” has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “cash forfeiture notice” has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(3), • “constable”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means a police officer within the meaning of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c. 32), • “counter-terrorism financial investigator” is to be read in accordance with section 63F of the Terrorism Act 2000, • “criminal conduct” means conduct which constitutes an offence in any part of the United Kingdom, or would constitute an offence in any part of the United Kingdom if it occurred there, • “cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- betting receipt
means a receipt in physical form that represents a right to be paid an amount in respect of a bet placed with a person holding a betting licence.
- biological weapons offence
means an offence under section 1 of this Act or section 50 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (including an offence of aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring or inciting the commission of, or attempting or conspiring to commit, such an offence). 3 Any proceedings for an offence which are instituted under subsection (1) above shall be commenced in the name of an officer, but may be continued by another officer. 4 Where the Commissioners of Customs and Excise investigate, or propose to investigate, any matter with a view to determining— a whether there are grounds for believing that a biological weapons offence has been committed, or b whether a p
- British ship
means a ship (including a ship belonging to Her Majesty) which is registered in the United Kingdom;
- British Transport Police Force
has the same meaning as in section 2 above;
- building society
(in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “cash” has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “cash forfeiture notice” has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(3), • “constable”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means a police officer within the meaning of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c. 32), • “counter-terrorism financial investigator” is to be read in accordance with section 63F of the Terrorism Act 2000, • “criminal conduct” means conduct which constitutes an offence in any part of the United Kingdom, or would constitute an offence in any part of the United Kingdom if it occurred there, • “cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- caravan
has the meaning given by section 25(1) of the Caravans Act (Northern Ireland) 1963 (N.I. c. 17);
- cash
has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “cash forfeiture notice” has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(3), • “constable”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means a police officer within the meaning of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c. 32), • “counter-terrorism financial investigator” is to be read in accordance with section 63F of the Terrorism Act 2000, • “criminal conduct” means conduct which constitutes an offence in any part of the United Kingdom, or would constitute an offence in any part of the United Kingdom if it occurred there, • “cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- cash forfeiture notice
has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(3), • “constable”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means a police officer within the meaning of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c. 32), • “counter-terrorism financial investigator” is to be read in accordance with section 63F of the Terrorism Act 2000, • “criminal conduct” means conduct which constitutes an offence in any part of the United Kingdom, or would constitute an offence in any part of the United Kingdom if it occurred there, • “cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- chemical weapons offence
means an offence under section 2 above or section 50 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (including an offence of aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring or inciting the commission of, or attempting or conspiring to commit, such an offence). 3 Any proceedings for an offence which are instituted under subsection (1) shall be commenced in the name of an officer, but may be continued by another officer. 4 Where the Commissioners of Customs and Excise investigate, or propose to investigate, any matter with a view to determining— a whether there are grounds for believing that a chemical weapons offence has been committed, or b whether a person should be
- chief officer
means— (a) the chief officer of the police force for any police area;
- chief officer of police
means— (a) in relation to any premises in England and Wales, the chief officer of police for the area in which the premises are situated;
- conduct
includes acts, omissions and statements;
- court
includes a tribunal of any description.
- Credit union
has the meaning given by the Credit Unions Act 1979 (c. 34) or the Credit Unions (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (S.I. 1985/1205 (N.I. 12)). 4 “European institution” means an EEA firm of the kind mentioned in paragraph 5(b) or (c) of Schedule 3 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 which qualifies for authorisation for the purposes of that Act under paragraph 12 of that Schedule. 5 “Home-regulated activity” in relation to a European institution, means an activity— a which is specified in Annex 1 to the Banking Consolidation Directive and in respect of which a supervisory authority in the home State of the institution has regulatory functions, and b if the institution is an EEA firm of the kind mentioned in paragraph 5(c) of Schedule 3 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, which the institution carries on in its home State. 6 “Home State”, in relation to a person incorporated in or formed under the law of another member State, means that State. 7 The Banking Consolidation Directive is the Directive of the European Parliament and Council relating to the taking up and pursuit of the business of credit institutions (No. 2000/12 EC). 8 The First Life Dire
- criminal conduct
means conduct which constitutes an offence in any part of the United Kingdom, or would constitute an offence in any part of the United Kingdom if it occurred there, • “cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- criminal investigation
means an investigation which police officers or other persons have a duty to conduct with a view to it being ascertained whether a person should be charged with an offence.”
- crypto wallet
has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- crypto wallet freezing order
has the same meaning as in Part 4BB (see paragraph 10Z7B(6));
- cryptoasset
has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- cryptoasset exchange provider
means a firm or sole practitioner who by way of business provides one or more of the following services, including where the firm or sole practitioner does so as creator or issuer of any of the cryptoassets involved—
- cryptoasset service provider
includes cryptoasset exchange provider and custodian wallet provider.
- cryptoasset-related item
means an item of property that is, or that contains or gives access to information that is, likely to assist in the seizure under this Part of terrorist cryptoassets;
- custodian wallet provider
means a firm or sole practitioner who by way of business provides services to safeguard, or to safeguard and administer—
- customs officer
means an officer commissioned by the Commissioners of Customs and Excise under section 6(3) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2), • “electronic money institution” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “enforcement officer” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “forfeiture order” has the meaning given by paragraph 7, • “immigration officer” means a person appointed as an immigration officer under paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77), • “interest”, in relation to land— (a) in the case of land in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, means any legal estate and any equitable interest or power, (b) in the case of land in Scotland, means any estate, interest, servitude or other heritable right in or over land, including a heritable security, • “interest”, in relation to property other than land, includes any right (including a right to possession of the property), • “justice of the peace”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means lay magistrate;
- dangerous instrument
means an instrument which has a blade or is sharply pointed;
- dangerous substance
has the meaning given in section 58;
- deproscription order
means an order under section 3(3)(b) or (8) of the Terrorism Act 2000.
- direction
means a direction in writing;
- electronic money institution
(in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “enforcement officer” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “forfeiture order” has the meaning given by paragraph 7, • “immigration officer” means a person appointed as an immigration officer under paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77), • “interest”, in relation to land— (a) in the case of land in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, means any legal estate and any equitable interest or power, (b) in the case of land in Scotland, means any estate, interest, servitude or other heritable right in or over land, including a heritable security, • “interest”, in relation to property other than land, includes any right (including a right to possession of the property), • “justice of the peace”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means lay magistrate;
- enforcement officer
(in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “forfeiture order” has the meaning given by paragraph 7, • “immigration officer” means a person appointed as an immigration officer under paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77), • “interest”, in relation to land— (a) in the case of land in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, means any legal estate and any equitable interest or power, (b) in the case of land in Scotland, means any estate, interest, servitude or other heritable right in or over land, including a heritable security, • “interest”, in relation to property other than land, includes any right (including a right to possession of the property), • “justice of the peace”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means lay magistrate;
- enrichment of uranium
means a treatment of uranium that increases the proportion of isotope 235 contained in the uranium;
- equipment
includes equipment that has not been assembled and its components;
- European institution
means an EEA firm of the kind mentioned in paragraph 5(b) or (c) of Schedule 3 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 which qualifies for authorisation for the purposes of that Act under paragraph 12 of that Schedule. 5 “Home-regulated activity” in relation to a European institution, means an activity— a which is specified in Annex 1 to the Banking Consolidation Directive and in respect of which a supervisory authority in the home State of the institution has regulatory functions, and b if the institution is an EEA firm of the kind mentioned in paragraph 5(c) of Schedule 3 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, which the institution carries on in its home State. 6 “Home State”, in relation to a person incorporated in or formed under the law of another member State, means that State. 7 The Banking Consolidation Directive is the Directive of the European Parliament and Council relating to the taking up and pursuit of the business of credit institutions (No. 2000/12 EC). 8 The First Life Directive is the First Council Directive on the co-ordination of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the taking up and pursuit of the bu
- face-value voucher
means a voucher in physical form that represents a right to receive goods or services to the value of an amount stated on it.
- Financial institution
has the same meaning as in Schedule 6. 2 1 A judge may, on an application made to him by an appropriate officer, make an account monitoring order if he is satisfied that— a the order is sought for the purposes of a terrorist investigation, b the tracing of terrorist property is desirable for the purposes of the investigation, and c the order will enhance the effectiveness of the investigation. 2 The application for an account monitoring order must state that the order is sought against the financial institution specified in the application in relation to information which— a relates to an account or accounts held at the institution by the person specified in the application (whether solely or jointly with another), and b is of the description so specified. 3 The application for an account monitoring order may specify information relating to— a all accounts held by the person specified in the application for the order at the financial institution so specified, b a particular description, or particular descriptions, of accounts so held, or c a particular account, or particular accounts, so held. 4 An account monitoring order is an order that the financial inst
- fixed-value casino token
means a casino token that represents a right to be paid the amount stated on it;
- forfeitable property
means the cryptoassets in relation to which the court or sheriff is satisfied as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b) or (2)(b) (as the case may be).
- forfeiture order
has the meaning given by paragraph 7, • “immigration officer” means a person appointed as an immigration officer under paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77), • “interest”, in relation to land— (a) in the case of land in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, means any legal estate and any equitable interest or power, (b) in the case of land in Scotland, means any estate, interest, servitude or other heritable right in or over land, including a heritable security, • “interest”, in relation to property other than land, includes any right (including a right to possession of the property), • “justice of the peace”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means lay magistrate;
- gaming voucher
means a voucher in physical form issued by a gaming machine that represents a right to be paid the amount stated on it;
- immigration officer
means a person appointed as an immigration officer under paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77), • “interest”, in relation to land— (a) in the case of land in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, means any legal estate and any equitable interest or power, (b) in the case of land in Scotland, means any estate, interest, servitude or other heritable right in or over land, including a heritable security, • “interest”, in relation to property other than land, includes any right (including a right to possession of the property), • “justice of the peace”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means lay magistrate;
- information
includes software;
- intelligence service
has the same meaning as in the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23).
- listed asset
has the meaning given by paragraph 10A, • “part”, in relation to property, includes a portion, • “payment institution” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “property obtained through terrorism” has the meaning given by paragraph 11, • “property earmarked as terrorist property” is to be read in accordance with Part 5, • “proscribed organisation” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11), • “relevant court” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “relevant financial institution” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(1A), • “senior officer” (in Part 2A) has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(10), • “senior officer” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “terrorism” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000, • “terrorist cash” has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “terrorist cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- mark
includes features and injuries;
- Minister of the Crown
has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975 (c. 26).
- money
means— but does not include a cryptoasset.
- notice
means a notice in writing;
- nuclear construction site
means a site— (a) on which works are being carried out with a view to its becoming a nuclear site used wholly or mainly for purposes other than defence purposes;
- nuclear material
has the same meaning as in Chapter 3 of Part 1 of the Energy Act 2004;
- nuclear site
means a licensed nuclear site within the meaning of that Chapter;
- nuclear weapon
includes a nuclear explosive device that is not intended for use as a weapon.
- nuclear weapons offence
means an offence under section 47 or 50 (including an offence of aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring or inciting the commission of, or attempting or conspiring to commit, such an offence).
- occupier
includes a partnership or unincorporated association and, in relation to premises that are unoccupied, means any person entitled to occupy the premises;
- offensive weapon
has the meaning given by Article 22(1);
- officer
means a person commissioned by the Commissioners of Customs and Excise. 7 This section does not apply to the institution of proceedings in Scotland.”
- other nuclear premises
means premises other than a nuclear site on which nuclear material is used or stored;
- payment institution
(in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “property obtained through terrorism” has the meaning given by paragraph 11, • “property earmarked as terrorist property” is to be read in accordance with Part 5, • “proscribed organisation” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11), • “relevant court” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “relevant financial institution” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(1A), • “senior officer” (in Part 2A) has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(10), • “senior officer” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “terrorism” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000, • “terrorist cash” has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “terrorist cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- precious metal
means gold, silver or platinum (whether in an unmanufactured or a manufactured state);
- prescribed
means specified or described in the regulations.
- privileged information
means information which a person would be entitled to refuse to provide—
- property obtained through terrorism
has the meaning given by paragraph 11, • “property earmarked as terrorist property” is to be read in accordance with Part 5, • “proscribed organisation” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11), • “relevant court” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “relevant financial institution” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(1A), • “senior officer” (in Part 2A) has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(10), • “senior officer” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “terrorism” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000, • “terrorist cash” has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “terrorist cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- proscribed organisation
has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11), • “relevant court” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “relevant financial institution” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(1A), • “senior officer” (in Part 2A) has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(10), • “senior officer” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “terrorism” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000, • “terrorist cash” has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “terrorist cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- public authority
has the same meaning as in section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42);
- relevant court
(in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “relevant financial institution” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(1A), • “senior officer” (in Part 2A) has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(10), • “senior officer” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “terrorism” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000, • “terrorist cash” has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “terrorist cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- relevant financial institution
(in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(1A), • “senior officer” (in Part 2A) has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(10), • “senior officer” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “terrorism” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000, • “terrorist cash” has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “terrorist cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- relevant force
means— (a) the police force for any police area;
- relevant premises
has the meaning given in section 60.
- religious group
means a group of persons defined by reference to religious belief or lack of religious belief.”
- senior officer
(in Part 2A) has the meaning given by paragraph 5A(10), • “senior officer” (in Part 4B) has the meaning given by paragraph 10Q(7), • “terrorism” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000, • “terrorist cash” has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “terrorist cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- senior police officer
means a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent.
- sensitive nuclear information
means— (a) information relating to, or capable of use in connection with, the enrichment of uranium;
- subordinate legislation
has the same meaning as in the Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30).
- substance
includes any biological agent and any other natural or artificial substance (whatever its form, origin or method of production).
- terrorism
has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000, • “terrorist cash” has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “terrorist cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- terrorist cash
has the meaning given by paragraph 1, • “terrorist cryptoasset” has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- terrorist cryptoasset
has the meaning given by paragraph 10Z7A(1);
- the data protection legislation
has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act);
- the enrichment of uranium
means any treatment of uranium that increases the proportion of the isotope 235 contained in the uranium.
- the government
means the government of the United Kingdom, of a part of the United Kingdom or of a country other than the United Kingdom;
- the public
includes the public of a country other than the United Kingdom.
- the Refugee Convention
means the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees done at Geneva on 28th July 1951 and the Protocol to the Convention.
- the relevant cryptoassets
means— (a) in relation to converted cryptoassets detained under paragraph 10Z7DD, the cryptoassets mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) of that paragraph;
- the relevant date
means the date on which the first order under paragraph 10Z7AE or 10Z7AG (as the case may be) was made in relation to the cryptoassets.
- the relevant person
means—
- the terrorist cash provisions
means Schedule 1 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001.”
- United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary
has the same meaning as in section 2 above.”
- United Kingdom person
means a United Kingdom national, a Scottish partnership or a body incorporated under the law of any part of the United Kingdom.
- United Kingdom ship
means a ship registered in the United Kingdom under Part 2 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21)
- value
means market value.
- vehicle
includes a caravan.”