Delegation of enforcement functionsU.K.
312 Performance of functions of Scottish Ministers by constables in ScotlandU.K.
(1)In Scotland, a constable engaged in temporary service with the Scottish Ministers in connection with their functions under this Part may perform functions, other than those specified in subsection (2), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers.
(2)The specified functions are the functions conferred on the Scottish Ministers by—
(a)sections 244(1) and (2) and 256(1) and (7) (proceedings in the Court of Session),
(b)section 267(2) (trustee for civil recovery),
(c)sections 271(3) and (4) and 272(5) (agreements about associated and joint property),
(d)section 275(3) (pension schemes),
(e)section 282(1) (exemptions),
(f)section 283(5) and (8) (compensation),
(g)section 287(2) (financial threshold),
(h)section 293(1) (code of practice),
(i)section 298(1) (forfeiture),
(j)section 303(1) (minimum amount).
[F1(k)section 303B(3) (listed asset);
(l)section 303H(1) (code of practice);
(m)section 303O(1)(b) (forfeiture);
(n)section 303Y(3) (minimum value);
(o)section 303Z8(3) (minimum amount);
(p)section 303Z14(2)(b) (forfeiture).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 312(2)(k)-(p) inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 31.1.2018 for E.W.S. for specified purposes, 16.4.2018 for E.W.S. in so far as not already in force, 28.6.2021 for N.I. in so far as not already in force) by Criminal Finances Act 2017 (c. 22), s. 58(5)(6), Sch. 5 para. 35; S.I. 2018/78, reg. 5(3)(b)(i)(ii); S.I. 2021/724, reg. 4(g)
Commencement Information
I1S. 312 in force at 24.2.2003 by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)
F2313 Restriction on performance of Director’s functions by policeU.K.
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Textual Amendments
F2S. 313 repealed (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), s. 94(1), Sch. 8 para. 90, Sch. 14; S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(1)(a)(d) (with arts. 3-14)
Commencement Information
I2S. 313 in force at 24.2.2003 by S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)