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Part 3 SConfiscation: Scotland

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2Pt. 3 applied by Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11), Sch. 8 paras. 17(4A), 34(3A) (as substituted (24.3.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), s. 458(1), Sch. 11 para. 39(4)(5); S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(b)(2), sch. (with art. 7); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

C3Pt. 3 applied by 2000 c. 11, Sch. 8 para. 34(3A) (as substituted (24.3.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), s. 458(1), Sch. 11 para. 39(5); S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(b)(2), sch. (with art. 7))

AppealsS

115 Appeal by prosecutorS

(1)Section 108 of the Procedure Act (Lord Advocate’s right of appeal in solemn proceedings) is amended as provided in subsections (2) to (4).

(2)In subsection (1), after paragraph (c) insert—

(ca)a decision under section 92 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 not to make a confiscation order;.

(3)In subsection (2)(b)(ii), for the words “or (c)” substitute “ , (c) or (ca) ”.

(4)After subsection (2) insert—

(3)For the purposes of subsection (2)(b)(i) above in its application to a confiscation order by virtue of section 92(11) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the reference to the disposal being unduly lenient is a reference to the amount required to be paid by the order being unduly low.

(5)Section 175 of the Procedure Act (right of appeal in summary proceedings) is amended as provided in subsections (6) to (8).

(6)In subsection (4), after paragraph (c) insert—

(ca)a decision under section 92 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 not to make a confiscation order;.

(7)In subsection (4A)(b)(ii), for the words “or (c)” substitute “ , (c) or (ca) ”.

(8)After subsection (4A) insert—

(4B)For the purposes of subsection (4A)(b)(i) above in its application to a confiscation order by virtue of section 92(11) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the reference to the disposal being unduly lenient is a reference to the amount required to be paid by the order being unduly low.

Commencement Information

I1S. 115 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(a)