PART 3PROCEEDS OF CRIME

Extension of relevant civil recovery provisions: consequential provision8

1

Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (civil recovery of the proceeds etc of unlawful conduct)5 is amended as follows.

2

In section 282A (scope of powers)6

a

in subsection (1), omit “in England and Wales”,

b

in subsection (2), omit “in England and Wales”,

c

in subsection (4), omit “and” at the end of paragraph (a), and

d

at the end of that subsection insert—

, and

c

in relation to an order made by the High Court in Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland.

3

In section 282B (enforcement abroad before recovery order: enforcement authority)7

a

in subsection (1)(c), omit “in relation to England and Wales and Scotland”, and

b

in subsection (2)(a), after “Wales” insert “and Northern Ireland”.

4

In section 282C (enforcement abroad before recovery order: receiver or administrator)8

a

in subsection (1)(a), omit “made by the High Court in England and Wales”, and

b

in subsection (2)(a), omit “made by the High Court in England and Wales”.

5

In section 282D (evidence overseas: interim receiver or interim administrator)9

a

in subsection (1)(a), omit “made by the High Court in England and Wales”, and

b

in subsection (3), omit “in England and Wales”.

6

In section 282F(1)(a) (enforcement abroad: after recovery order)10, omit “made by the High Court in England and Wales or the Court of Session”.

7

In section 316(8B) (general interpretation)11, for “England and Wales or Scotland” substitute “a part of the United Kingdom”.

8

The amendments made by this article are deemed always to have had effect.