(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.”.
Commencement Information
I1S. 16 in force at 1.11.2016 in relation to the estate of any person who dies on or after 1.11.2016 by S.S.I. 2016/210, reg. 2(1)(a)(2)