Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:29 am on 16 February 2011.
Lord Sassoon
The Commercial Secretary to the Treasury
11:29,
16 February 2011
My Lords, it would be wholly wrong to discuss individual cases. Indeed, it is a matter for the police and the Serious Organised Crime Agency, because in parallel to what I have described as the EU route is the principal relevant UK legislation, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Under that Act, it is for the police and SOCA to initiate as they see fit, and not for the Government to direct, any action on criminal activity that relates to proceeds of crime or money laundering.