Schedule

Temporary justice measures
Part 6

Proceeds of crime

Making of confiscation order: postponement due to coronavirus
24
1
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 applies in accordance with the modifications in
this paragraph
.
2
Section 99 (postponement) has effect as if—
a
after subsection (4) there were inserted—
4A
For the purpose of subsection (4), “exceptional circumstances”, in relation to proceedings, includes the effect (whether direct or indirect) of coronavirus on the proceedings.
,
b
after subsection (11) there were inserted—
12
In
subsection (4A)
, “coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
.
Sch. para. 24 in force at 1.10.2022, see s. 59(1)
Sch. para. 24 expires in part (3.7.2023) by The Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/172), reg. 2(3) (with regs. 3, 4)
Sch. para. 24 continued until 30.11.2024 (30.11.2023) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Extension and Expiry of Temporary Justice Measures) Regulations 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/360), regs. 1(3), 3(2)
Sch. para. 24 continued until 30.11.2025 (30.11.2024) by The Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Extension of Temporary Justice Measures) Regulations 2024 (S.S.I. 2024/322), regs. 1(2), 2(2)