Valid from 01/11/2016
16Time limit for applying for relief from forfeiture ruleS
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(1)Section 2 of the Forfeiture Act 1982 is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (3), for “period of three months beginning with his conviction” substitute “ relevant period ”.
(3)After subsection (3), insert—
“(3A)In subsection (3) above, the “relevant period” is the period of 6 months beginning with—
(a)the end of the period allowed for bringing an appeal against the conviction, or
(b)if such an appeal is brought, the conclusion of proceedings on the appeal.”.