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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Costs protection report

18 December 2024 · Home Office

Proposed by Dan Jarvis Lab Barnsley North

Crime & Law Enforcement

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government has published a report under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 regarding costs protection for enforcement agencies in civil recovery proceedings.
  • The government is making progress to determine whether amendments to legislation are needed based on consultation responses.
  • Copies of the report will be available at the Vote Office and on GOV.UK.

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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