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4(1)The powers conferred on the High Court by paragraphs 5(1) and 6(1) below are exercisable where—
(a)proceedings have been instituted in Northern Ireland against the defendant for a relevant offence;
(b)the proceedings have not been concluded; and
(c)the court is satisfied that there is reasonable cause to believe that the defendant has benefited from terrorist-related activities.
(2)Those powers are also exercisable where—
(a)the High Court is satisfied that, whether by the making of a complaint or otherwise, a person is to be charged with a relevant offence; and
(b)it appears to the court that there is reasonable cause to believe that he has benefited from terrorist-related activities.
(3)For the purposes of paragraphs 5 and 6 below at any time when those powers are exercisable before proceedings have been instituted—
(a)references to the defendant shall be construed as references to the person referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(a) above; and
(b)references to realisable property shall be construed as if, immediately before that time, proceedings had been instituted against the person referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(a) above for a relevant offence.
(4)Where the High Court has made an order under paragraph 5(1) or 6(1) below by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) above, the court shall discharge the order if proceedings in respect of the offence are not instituted (whether by the making of a complaint or otherwise) within such time as the court considers reasonable.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 4 para. 4 continued (15.6.1992) to 15.6.1993 by S.I. 1992/1413, art.3
Sch. 4 para. 4 continued (16.6.1993) to 16.6.1994 by S.I. 1993/1522, art.3.
Commencement Information
I1Part VII (ss. 47-56) wholly in force at 1.6.1992; the temporary provisions of the Act (Parts I to VIII with exceptions) expire with 16.6.1994 unless continued in force by order see s. 69(1)-(3) and S.I. 1992/1181, art. 2
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