New powers to recover proceeds of crime – including the use of unexplained wealth orders – are set to come into force in Northern Ireland by the end of the year, Stormont's justice committee has heard. A significant number of provisions of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 have been enacted
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Unexplained wealth orders will be available for law enforcement in Northern Ireland from October 2020, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said. The commencement in Northern Ireland of all outstanding provisions of the Criminal Finances Act 2017 is one of her "key priorities", she said.