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Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Costs protection report

18 December 2024

Proposing MP
Dan Jarvis Lab
Barnsley North
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the publication of a report under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 regarding costs protection for enforcement agencies in civil recovery proceedings.

Action Requested

The government has published a report and is making progress to determine whether amendments to legislation are needed based on the consultation responses. Copies of the report will be available at the Vote Office and on GOV.UK.

Key Facts

  • The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 costs protection report covers England and Wales.
  • The government is required to review costs protection for enforcement agencies under section 215 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
  • The report was published within 12 months of the Act being passed.
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