Part 1Terrorist Asset-Freezing

CHAPTER 4Supplementary provisions

Offences

35Jurisdiction to try offences

1

Where an offence under this Part is committed outside the United Kingdom—

a

proceedings for the offence may be taken at any place in the United Kingdom, and

b

the offence may for all incidental purposes be treated as having been committed at any such place.

2

In the application of subsection (1) to Scotland, any such proceedings against a person may be taken—

a

in any sheriff court district in which the person is apprehended or is in custody, or

b

in such sheriff court district as the Lord Advocate may determine.

3

In subsection (2) “sheriff court district” is to be read in accordance with the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (see section 307(1) of that Act).

4

In section 28(2) of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (jurisdiction to try offences committed in another part of the UK: offences to which the section applies), after paragraph (c) insert—

d

an offence under any provision of Part 1 of the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010.