Commentary on Sections Part 1: Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Chapter 2: Mutual Provision of Evidence Section 23: Postponed effect
75.This section sets out circumstances (covered in Article 7 of the 2003 Framework Decision) in which UK authorities may postpone giving effect to freezing orders. If the decision is taken to postpone acting on a freezing order, the requesting country will be informed accordingly. If the grounds for postponement cease, the order will then be given effect to under section 22.