C2C1C3C5C4C6Part 2Confiscation: England and Wales

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Confiscation orders

I1C2C17C2C1 Recoverable amount

1

The recoverable amount for the purposes of section 6 is an amount equal to the defendant’s benefit from the conduct concerned.

2

But if the defendant shows that the available amount is less than that benefit the recoverable amount is—

a

the available amount, or

b

a nominal amount, if the available amount is nil.

3

But if section 6(6) F1or 6(6A) applies the recoverable amount is such amount as—

a

the court believes is just, but

b

does not exceed the amount found under subsection (1) or (2) (as the case may be).

4

In calculating the defendant’s benefit from the conduct concerned for the purposes of subsection (1), any property in respect of which—

a

a recovery order is in force under section 266, or

b

a forfeiture order is in force under section 298(2),

must be ignored.

5

If the court decides the available amount, it must include in the confiscation order a statement of its findings as to the matters relevant for deciding that amount.