Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
CHAPTER 2
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THE CONFISCATION SCHEME
PART 2-1A
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FREEZING ORDERS
SECTION 15A
15A
Simplified outline of this Part
(a) there are grounds to suspect the account balance reflects proceeds of an instrument of certain offences; and
(b) a magistrate is satisfied that, unless the order is made, there is a risk that the balance of the account will be reduced so that a person will not be deprived of all or some of the proceeds or instrument.
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Hide history noteA freezing order can be made against an account with a financial institution if:
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