External Requests and External Orders
In order for the UK to effect a request for the restraint of assets or the
enforcement of an asset recovery order, the external request or order must be
recognised by UK legislation, and more specifically, the Proceeds of Crime
Act 2002.
How are external requests and orders defined?
External requests and orders are defined at section 447 of POCA:
447 Interpretation
(1) An external request is a request by an overseas authority to
prohibit dealing with relevant property which is identified in the
request.
(2) An external order is an order which –
(a) is made by an overseas court where property is found or
believed to have been obtained as a result of or in
connection with criminal conduct, and
(b) is for the recovery of specified property or a specified sum
of money.