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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 – Unexplained Wealth Order Report 2023 to 2024

18 December 2024 · Home Office

Proposed by Dan Jarvis Lab Barnsley North

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO) report covers the period from 2023 to 2024.
  • Two UWO applications were made during the reporting period, with one order obtained.
  • Enforcement agencies remain committed to reviewing cases for UWO suitability.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO) report for the period 2023 to 2024.

Action requested

The report details two UWO applications made during the reporting period, one of which was obtained and another ongoing case from the previous year. Enforcement agencies continue to use UWOs where appropriate and are committed to reviewing cases for suitability. The report will be available in the Vote Office and on GOV.UK.

Key facts

  • Two Unexplained Wealth Orders were applied for during the reporting period.
  • One of the UWOs was obtained, while another did not receive a judicial decision.
  • £62.9 million was recovered through Civil Recovery Order Receipts in the financial year 2023 to 2024.
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