Part 5Civil recovery of the proceeds etc. of unlawful conduct

Chapter 3Recovery of cash in summary proceedings

Forfeiture

299Appeal against forfeiture

1

Any party to proceedings in which an order is made under section 298 for the forfeiture of cash who is aggrieved by the order may appeal—

a

in relation to England and Wales, to the Crown Court,

b

in relation to Scotland, to the Court of Session,

c

in relation to Northern Ireland, to a county court.

2

An appeal under subsection (1) must be made within the period of 30 days beginning with the date on which the order is made.

3

The appeal is to be by way of a rehearing.

4

The court hearing the appeal may make any order it thinks appropriate.

5

If the court upholds the appeal, it may order the release of the cash.