Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to make provision for furthering co-operation with other countries in respect of criminal proceedings and investigations; to extend jurisdiction to deal with terrorist acts or threats outside the United Kingdom; to amend section 5 of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 and make corresponding provision in relation to Scotland; and for connected purposes. |
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| Citation | 2003 c. 32 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 30 October 2003 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom covering mutual legal assistance.[1]
Provisions
The act replaced the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990.[2]
Applications
The act allowed for a successful request by the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Public Prosecution Service relating to recordings from Dr Anthony McIntyre for the Boston-based Belfast Project.[3]
External links
- Text of the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
References
- ^ Bouwer, Marleen (2 January 2019). "Criminal investigations post-Brexit". Law Society Gazette. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ Nicholls, Clive; Montgomery, Clare; Knowles, Julian B (6 September 2007). The Law of Extradition and Mutual Assistance. Oxford University PressOxford. doi:10.1093/oso/9780199298990.001.0001. ISBN 978-0-19-929899-0.
- ^ McDonald, Henry (28 April 2016). "Boston College opposes legal moves to seize IRA tapes". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 February 2026.