(v) Paragraph 25: Immunity of Persons Appearing
The United Kingdom will only consider granting immunity under paragraph 25 where this is specifically requested by the person to whom the immunity would apply or by the competent authorities of the party from whom assistance is requested. A request for immunity will not be granted where the competent authorities of the United Kingdom consider that granting it would not be in the public interest.
(vi) Paragraph 26: Tracing the Proceeds of Criminal Activities
The United Kingdom is only able to take enforceable measures of search and seizure in relation to the proceeds of drug trafficking, or to material which is likely to be of substantial value to the investigation of a criminal offence, or to the proceeds of drug trafficking.
(vii) Paragraph 27: Seizure and Confiscating the Proceeds or Instrumentalities
of Crime
The United Kingdom may only provide assistance under paragraph 27 (seizing and confiscating) the proceeds or instrumentalities of crime to countries or territories which have been designated by statutory instrument under the relevant United Kingdom legislation. (Drug Trafficking Offences Act 1986. Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 198′′, Criminal Justice Act 1988, Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 and Criminal Justice (Confiscation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1990.)
For the purpose of such assistance a document is duly authenticated if it purports to be certified by any person in his capacity as a judge, magistrate or officer of the court in the designated country, or by or on behalf of the Central Authority of the requesting country.
The United Kingdom may only provide assistance in the restraint of property where criminal proceedings have been or are to be instituted.
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