Part 1Terrorist Property

F31 Forfeiture of terrorist F3property

1

Schedule 1 (which makes provision for enabling F4property which—

a

is intended to be used for the purposes of terrorism,

b

consists of resources of an organisation which is a proscribed organisation, or

c

is, or represents, property obtained through terrorism,

to be forfeited in civil proceedings before a magistrates’ court or (in Scotland) the sheriff) is to have effect.

2

The powers conferred by Schedule 1 are exercisable in relation to F5property whether or not any proceedings have been brought for an offence in connection with F6the property.

3

Expressions used in this section have the same meaning as in Schedule 1.

4

Sections 24 to 31 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) (seizure of terrorist cash) are to cease to have effect.

5

An order under section 127 bringing Schedule 1 into force may make any modifications of any code of practice then in operation under Schedule 14 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (exercise of officers’ powers) which the Secretary of State thinks necessary or expedient.

2 Amendments relating to section 1

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4

Schedule 14 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (exercise of officers’ powers) is amended as follows.

5

In paragraph 1—

a

in paragraph (a), for “section 24” substitute “ the terrorist cash provisions ”, and

b

after paragraph (b) insert—

and “the terrorist cash provisions” means Schedule 1 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001.

6

In paragraphs 2, 3 and 6(1), at the end insert “or the terrorist cash provisions”.

7

In paragraph 5, after “Act” insert “ or the terrorist cash provisions ”.

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3 Terrorist property: amendments

Schedule 2 contains amendments to the Terrorism Act 2000.