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(1)Subsection (2) applies if—
(a)a court varies a confiscation order under section 21, 22, 23, 29, 32 or 33,
(b)the effect of the variation is to vary the maximum period applicable in relation to the order under [F1section 35(2A)], and
(c)the result is that that maximum period is less than the term of imprisonment or detention fixed in respect of the order under [F2section 129(3) of the Sentencing Code].
(2)In such a case the court must fix a reduced term of imprisonment or detention in respect of the confiscation order under [F3section 129(3) of the Sentencing Code] in place of the term previously fixed.
(3)Subsection (4) applies if paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) apply but paragraph (c) does not.
(4)In such a case the court may amend the term of imprisonment or detention fixed in respect of the confiscation order under [F4section 129(3) of the Sentencing Code].
(5)If the effect of section 12 is to increase the maximum period applicable in relation to a confiscation order under [F5section 35(2A)], on the application of the [F6prosecutor] the Crown Court may amend the term of imprisonment or detention fixed in respect of the order under [F7section 129(3) of that Code].
F8(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 39(1)(b) substituted (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), s. 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 121(a); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2
F2Words in s. 39(1)(c) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 194(2) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2
F3Words in s. 39(2) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 194(2) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2
F4Words in s. 39(4) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 194(2) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2
F5Words in s. 39(5) substituted (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), s. 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 121(b)(i); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2
F6Word in s. 39(5) substituted (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 21(2); S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a) (with arts. 3-14)
F7Words in s. 39(5) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 194(3) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2 and words in s. 39(5) substituted (1.12.2020 immediately before the consolidation date (see 2020 c. 9, ss. 3, 5(2)(3) and 2020 c. 17, ss. 2, 416)) by Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020 (c. 9), s. 5(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 121(b)(ii); S.I. 2012/1236, reg. 2
F8S. 39(6) repealed (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 21(3), Sch. 14; S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a)(d) (with arts. 3-14)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 2 applied by Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11), Sch. 8 paras. 8(5A), 34(3A) (as substituted (24.3.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), s. 458(1), Sch. 11 para. 39(2)(5); S.S.I. 2003/210, art. 2(1)(b)(2), sch. (with art. 7); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.)
C2Pt. 2 applied by Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60), ss. 56(5B), 58(8B) (as substituted (24.3.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), s. 458(1), Sch. 11 para. 14(2)(3); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.)
C3Pt. 2 applied (with modifications) (3.12.2014) by The Criminal Justice and Data Protection (Protocol No. 36) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3141), regs. 1(b), 15(5)
C4Pt. 2 applied (with modifications) (3.12.2014) by The Criminal Justice and Data Protection (Protocol No. 36) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3141), regs. 1(b), 10(5)
C5S. 39 excluded (3.12.2014) by The Criminal Justice and Data Protection (Protocol No. 36) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3141), regs. 1(b), 15(6)
Commencement Information
I1S. 39 in force at 24.3.2003 by S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.
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