Part XII Miscellaneous and Supplementary Provisions

131 Notification of convictions and judgments to Director.

1

Where in any criminal proceedings a person is convicted of an offence by or before a court in the United Kingdom, or a judgment is given against a person in civil proceedings in any such court, and it appears to the court—

a

having regard to the functions of the Director under Part III of this Act F1or under the M1Estate Agents Act 1979, that it would be expedient for the conviction or judgment to be brought to his attention, and

b

that it may not be brought to his attention unless arrangements for the purpose are made by the court,

the court may make arrangements for that purpose notwithstanding that the proceedings have been finally disposed of by the court.

2

In this section “judgment” includes any order or decree, and any reference to the giving of a judgment shall be construed accordingly.