Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
15MProtection from suits etc. for those complying with orders
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15M Protection from suits etc. for those complying with orders
No action, suit or proceeding lies against: (a) a *financial institution; or (b) an *officer or *agent of the institution acting in the course of that person’s employment or agency; in relation to any action taken by the institution or person in complying with a *freezing order or in the mistaken belief that action was required under a freezing order.
Note: This section does not affect any action that may lie against anyone else for the making or operation of a freezing order.