SCHEDULE 4Modifications of enactments relating to admiralty actions and the arrestment of ships

Definition of “maritime lien”

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In section 48 of the Administration of Justice Act 1956 (c. 46) (in this Act, the “1956 Act”)—

a

the existing words become subsection (1);

b

paragraph (d) is repealed; and

c

at the end insert—

2

In this Act and in any other enactment (including an Act of the Scottish Parliament and any enactment comprised in subordinate legislation under such an Act), “maritime lien” means a hypothec over a ship, cargo or other maritime property.