Interpretation
1. In this Schedule
"external request" means a request to the NCA for information by a foreign FIU which may be relevant for the purpose of the foreign FIU's performance of FIU functions;
"FIU functions" means the functions of a financial intelligence unit as set out in the fourth money laundering directive;
"foreign competent authority" means an authority in an EEA state other than the United Kingdom which has equivalent functions to those of a United Kingdom competent authority to which a foreign FIU may provide information in connection with its performance of FIU functions;
"foreign FIU" means an authority in an EEA state other than the United Kingdom which performs FIU functions in that state;
"relevant information" means information the NCA possesses in connection with its performance of FIU functions which it considers relevant to an external request;
"the 2000 Act" means the Terrorism Act 2000 [2000 c. 11.];
"the 2002 Act" means the Proceeds of Cr
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