19.—(1) The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002(1) is modified as follows.
(2) In section 139(9) (serious default)(2)—
(a)in paragraph (a), for “police authority” to “maintained” substitute “Scottish Police Authority”; and
(b)after that paragraph, insert—
“(aa)if the person in default was a constable of the Police Service of Scotland, the compensation is payable by the Scottish Police Authority,”.
(3) In section 302(7) (compensation)(3)—
(a)in paragraph (b), for “police authority” to “maintained” substitute “Scottish Police Authority”; and
(b)after that paragraph insert—
“(ba)in the case of a constable of the Police Service of Scotland, it is to be paid by the Scottish Police Authority,”.
There is an amendment to section 139 which is not relevant to this Order.
There are amendments to section 302 which are not relevant to this Order.