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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Consultation on Extending Accredited Financial Investigation Powers to three public bodies

22 October 2025 · Home Office

Proposed by Dan Jarvis Lab Barnsley North

Crime & Law Enforcement

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At a glance

Key points

  • Government is launching a 12-week consultation on extending Accredited Financial Investigator powers to three public bodies under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
  • Views from the public will be sought before laying the order in Parliament
  • The consultation also includes restoring these powers to the Intellectual Property Office

Issue summary

The statement discusses extending Accredited Financial Investigator powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to three additional public bodies.

Action requested

The Government is launching a consultation for 12 weeks on granting these powers to three agencies and restoring them to the Intellectual Property Office. The views from the public will be sought before laying the order in Parliament.

Key facts

  • Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA).
  • Three additional public bodies are seeking Accredited Financial Investigator powers.
  • The consultation period is 12 weeks.
  • Intellectual Property Office's previous Part 8 POCA powers will be restored.
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