The NCA was established by Part 1 of the 2013 Act and became operational on 7 October 2013. It is classified as a non-ministerial government department.
	Section 10 of the 2013 Act confers powers on the Director General of the NCA to designate NCA officers with the powers of a constable, an officer of Revenue and Customs and an immigration officer.
	Section 22A of the 1996 Act provides for collaboration agreements between the NCA and police forces in England and Wales.
National Crime Agency