Part IU.K. Confiscation orders

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Part I (ss. 1-41) except ss. 10, 16 applied (1.1.1997) with modifications by S.I. 1996/2880, arts. 3-6, Schs. 1-3 (as amended by S.I. 1997/2980, arts. 2-5, Sch.)

Confiscation orders where defendant has absconded or diedE+W

24 Provisions supplementary to sections 21, 22 and 23.E+W

(1)Where the High Court orders compensation to be paid under section 21, 22 or 23 of this Act, the amount of that compensation shall be such as the court considers just in all the circumstances of the case.

(2)Rules of court may make provision—

(a)for the giving of notice of any application under section 21, 22 or 23 of this Act; and

(b)for any person appearing to the court to be likely to be affected by any exercise of its powers under any of those sections to be given an opportunity to make representations to the court.

(3)Any payment of compensation under any of those sections shall be made by the Lord Chancellor.

(4)Where the court cancels a confiscation order under section 22 or 23 of this Act it may make such consequential or incidental order as it considers appropriate in connection with the cancellation.