45(1)Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (proceedings for which legal aid may be given under Article 9) is amended as follows.
(2)In paragraph 2A(1) (certain proceedings in Crown Court) after paragraph (c) insert—
“(ca)proceedings which relate to a direction under section 215D;”.
(3)In paragraph 3 (proceedings in a court of summary jurisdiction)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (j) after “sections” insert “195M,”, and
(b)after that sub-paragraph insert—
“(ja)proceedings for the discharge or variation of an order under section 195M of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002;
(jb)proceedings which relate to a direction under section 215D of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002;”.
46The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 is amended as follows.
47In section 7(1) (meaning of apparent insolvency)—
(a)in paragraph (b) after “restraint order” insert “, detained under or by virtue of a relevant detention power”, and
(b)after the definition of “charging order” insert—
““relevant detention power” means section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002;”.
48(1)Section 31A (property subject to restraint order) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (1)—
(a)in paragraph (b) for “section 50, 128 or 198” substitute “section 50, 67A, 128, 131A, 198 or 215A”, and
(b)after paragraph (c) insert “, and
“(d)immediately after the discharge of the restraint order the property is not detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 122A, 127J, 193A or 195J of that Act.”
(3)For subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)The property vests in the trustee as part of the debtor‘s estate.”
49After section 31A insert—
(1)This section applies where—
(a)property is excluded from the debtor’s estate by virtue of section 420(2)(b) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (property detained under certain provisions),
(b)no order is in force in respect of the property under section 41, 50, 120, 128, 190 or 198 of that Act, and
(c)the property is released.
(2)The property vests in the trustee as part of the debtor’s estate.”
50In section 31B(1)(a) (property in respect of which receivership or administration order is made) for “section 420(2)(b), (c) or (d)” substitute “section 420(2)(c)”.
51After section 31B insert—
(1)This section applies where—
(a)property is excluded from the debtor’s estate by virtue of section 420(2)(d) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (property in respect of which an order has been made authorising realisation of the property by an appropriate officer),
(b)a confiscation order is made under section 6, 92 or 156 of that Act,
(c)the amount payable under the confiscation order is fully paid, and
(d)any of the property remains in the hands of the appropriate officer.
(2)The property vests in the trustee as part of the debtor’s estate.”
52(1)Section 31C (property subject to certain orders where confiscation order discharged or quashed) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (1)(a) for the words from “in respect” to “force” substitute “excluded from debtor’s estate”.
(3)For subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)Any such property vests in the trustee as part of the debtor’s estate if it is in the hands of—
(a)a receiver appointed under Part 2 or 4 of that Act,
(b)an administrator appointed under Part 3 of that Act,
(c)an appropriate officer (within the meaning of section 41A, 120A or 190A of that Act).”
53The Insolvency Act 1986 is amended as follows.
54(1)Section 306A (property subject to restraint order) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (1)—
(a)in paragraph (b) for “section 50, 128 or 198” substitute “section 50, 67A, 128, 131A, 198 or 215A”, and
(b)after paragraph (c) insert “, and
“(d)immediately after the discharge of the restraint order the property is not detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 122A, 127J, 193A or 195J of that Act.”
(3)For subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)The property vests in the trustee as part of the bankrupt’s estate.”
55After section 306A insert—
(1)This section applies where—
(a)property is excluded from the bankrupt’s estate by virtue of section 417(2)(b) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (property detained under certain provisions),
(b)no order is in force in respect of the property under section 41, 50, 120, 128, 190 or 198 of that Act, and
(c)the property is released.
(2)The property vests in the trustee as part of the bankrupt’s estate.”
56In section 306B(1)(a) (property in respect of which receivership or administration order is made) for “section 417(2)(b), (c) or (d)” substitute “section 417(2)(c)”.
57After section 306B insert—
(1)This section applies where—
(a)property is excluded from the bankrupt’s estate by virtue of section 417(2)(d) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (property in respect of which an order has been made authorising realisation of the property by an appropriate officer),
(b)a confiscation order is made under section 6, 92 or 156 of that Act,
(c)the amount payable under the confiscation order is fully paid, and
(d)any of the property remains in the hands of the appropriate officer.
(2)The property vests in the trustee as part of the bankrupt’s estate.”
58(1)Section 306C (property subject to certain orders where confiscation order discharged or quashed) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (1)(a) for the words from “in respect” to “force” substitute “excluded from bankrupt’s estate”.
(3)For subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)Any such property vests in the trustee as part of the bankrupt’s estate if it is in the hands of—
(a)a receiver appointed under Part 2 or 4 of that Act,
(b)an administrator appointed under Part 3 of that Act,
(c)an appropriate officer (within the meaning of section 41A, 120A or 190A of that Act).”
59The Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 is amended as follows.
60(1)Article 279A (property subject to restraint order) is amended as follows.
(2)In paragraph (1)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (b) for “section 50, 128 or 198” substitute “section 50, 67A, 128, 131A, 198 or 215A”, and
(b)after sub-paragraph (c) insert “, and
“(d)immediately after the discharge of the restraint order the property is not detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 122A, 127J, 193A or 195J of that Act.”
(3)For paragraph (2) substitute—
“(2)The property vests in the trustee as part of the bankrupt’s estate.”
61After Article 279A insert—
(1)This Article applies where—
(a)property is excluded from the bankrupt’s estate by virtue of section 423(2)(b) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (property detained under certain provisions),
(b)no order is in force in respect of the property under section 41, 50, 120, 128, 190 or 198 of that Act, and
(c)the property is released.
(2)The property vests in the trustee as part of the bankrupt’s estate.”
62In Article 279B(1)(a) (property in respect of which receivership or administration order is made) for “section 423(2)(b), (c) or (d)” substitute “section 423(2)(c)”.
63After Article 279B insert—
(1)This Article applies where—
(a)property is excluded from the bankrupt’s estate by virtue of section 423(2)(d) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (property in respect of which an order has been made authorising realisation of the property by an appropriate officer),
(b)a confiscation order is made under section 6, 92 or 156 of that Act,
(c)the amount payable under the confiscation order is fully paid, and
(d)any of the property remains in the hands of the appropriate officer.
(2)The property vests in the trustee as part of the bankrupt’s estate.”
64(1)Article 279C (property subject to certain orders where confiscation order discharged or quashed) is amended as follows.
(2)In paragraph (1)(a) for the words from “in respect” to “force” substitute “excluded from the bankrupt’s estate”.
(3)For paragraph (2) substitute—
“(2)Any such property vests in the trustee as part of the bankrupt’s estate if it is in the hands of—
(a)a receiver appointed under Part 2 or 4 of that Act,
(b)an administrator appointed under Part 3 of that Act,
(c)an appropriate officer (within the meaning of section 41A, 120A or 190A of that Act).”
65(1)Schedule 2 to the Access to Justice Act 1999 (community legal service: excluded services) is amended as follows.
(2)In paragraph 2(3) (magistrates’ court proceedings in which advocacy may be funded as part of the Community Legal Service)—
(a)in paragraph (l) after “section” insert “47M,”, and
(b)after that paragraph (but before the following “and”) insert—
“(m)for the discharge or variation of an order under section 47M of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002,
(n)which relate to a direction under section 67D of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002,”.
(3)In paragraph 3(1) (certain Crown Court proceedings in which advocacy may be funded as part of the Community Legal Service)—
(a)after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa)proceedings which relate to an order under section 47M authorising the detention of property;”, and
(b)after paragraph (d) insert—
“(da)proceedings which relate to an order under section 67A authorising an appropriate officer to realise property;
(db)proceedings which relate to a direction under section 67D;”.
66The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 is amended as follows.
67In section 69(1) (exercise of powers of court and receiver) for “67” substitute “67D”.
68In section 85 (proceedings: England and Wales) for subsection (7) substitute—
“(7)Any power to extend the time for giving notice of application for leave to appeal, or for applying for leave to appeal, must be ignored for the purposes of subsection (6).”
69In section 87(2) (definition of confiscation order subject to appeal: England and Wales) omit the words from “; and for” to the end.
70After section 87 insert—
(1)The following rule applies for the purposes of construing any provision of this Part which refers to there being no further possibility of—
(a)an appeal against a decision of a court, or
(b)an appeal on which an order of a court could be varied or quashed.
(2)Any power to extend the time for giving notice of application for leave to appeal, or for applying for leave to appeal, must be ignored.”
71In section 132(1) (exercise of powers of court and administrator) for “131” substitute “131D”.
72In section 153(2) (definition of confiscation order subject to appeal: Scotland) omit the words from “; and for” to the end.
73After section 153 insert—
(1)The following rule applies for the purposes of construing any provision of this Part which refers to there being no further possibility of—
(a)an appeal against (or review of) a decision of a court, or
(b)an appeal on which an order of a court could be varied or quashed.
(2)Any power—
(a)to allow an appeal (or review) out of time, or
(b)to extend the time for applying for leave to appeal,
must be ignored.”
74In section 217(1) (exercise of powers of court and receiver) for “215” substitute “215D”.
75In section 233 (proceedings: Northern Ireland) for subsection (7) substitute—
“(7)Any power to extend the time for giving notice of application for leave to appeal, or for applying for leave to appeal, must be ignored for the purposes of subsection (6).”
76In section 235(2) (definition of confiscation order subject to appeal: Northern Ireland) omit the words from “; and for” to the end.
77After section 235 insert—
(1)The following rule applies for the purposes of construing any provision of this Part which refers to there being no further possibility of—
(a)an appeal against a decision of a court, or
(b)an appeal on which an order of a court could be varied or quashed.
(2)Any power to extend the time for giving notice of application for leave to appeal, or for applying for leave to appeal, must be ignored.”
78In section 308 (recoverable property: exceptions) after subsection (8) insert—
“(8A)Property is not recoverable while it is detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P.”
79In section 417 (property excluded from estate of person adjudged bankrupt in England and Wales) for subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)The following property is excluded from the person’s estate for the purposes of Part 9 of the 1986 Act—
(a)property for the time being subject to a restraint order which was made under section 41, 120 or 190 before the order adjudging the person bankrupt;
(b)property for the time being detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P;
(c)property in respect of which an order under section 50, 128(3) or 198 is in force;
(d)property in respect of which an order under section 67A, 131A or 215A is in force.”
80(1)Section 418 (restriction of powers where person adjudged bankrupt in England and Wales) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (2)—
(a)in paragraph (a) for “67” substitute “67B, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 47C”,
(b)in paragraph (b) after “Schedule 3” insert “, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 127C”, and
(c)in paragraph (c) for “215” substitute “215B, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 195C”.
(3)In subsection (3) after paragraph (e) insert—
“(f)in a case where a confiscation order has been made under section 6, 92 or 156 of this Act, any sums remaining in the hands of an appropriate officer after the amount required to be paid under the confiscation order has been fully paid under section 67D(2)(c), 131D(2)(c) or 215D(2)(c).”
81(1)Section 419 (tainted gifts by person adjudged bankrupt in England and Wales) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (2)—
(a)after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa)such property is detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P,”, and
(b)after paragraph (b) insert “, or
(c)there is in force in respect of such property an order under section 67A, 131A or 215A.”
(3)In subsection (3) for “subsection (2)(a) or (b)” substitute “subsection (2)(a), (b) or (c)”.
82In section 420 (property excluded from the debtor‘s estate where sequestration in Scotland) for subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)The following property is excluded from the debtor’s estate for the purposes of the 1985 Act—
(a)property for the time being subject to a restraint order which was made under section 41, 120 or 190 before the award of sequestration;
(b)property for the time being detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P;
(c)property in respect of which an order under section 50, 128(3) or 198 is in force;
(d)property in respect of which an order under section 67A, 131A or 215A is in force.”
83(1)Section 421 (restriction of powers where award of sequestration) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (2)—
(a)in paragraph (a) for “67” substitute “67B, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 47C”,
(b)in paragraph (b) after “Schedule 3” insert “, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 127C”, and
(c)in paragraph (c) for “215” substitute “215B, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 195C”.
(3)In subsection (3) after paragraph (e) insert—
“(f)in a case where a confiscation order has been made under section 6, 92 or 156 of this Act, any sums remaining in the hands of an appropriate officer after the amount required to be paid under the confiscation order has been fully paid under section 67D(2)(c), 131D(2)(c) or 215D(2)(c).”
84(1)Section 422 (tainted gifts by person whose estate is sequestrated in Scotland) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (2)—
(a)after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa)such property is detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P,”, and
(b)after paragraph (b) insert “, or
(c)there is in force in respect of such property an order under section 67A, 131A or 215A.”
(3)In subsection (3) for “subsection (2)(a) or (b)” substitute “subsection (2)(a), (b) or (c)”.
85In section 423 (property excluded from estate of person adjudged bankrupt in Northern Ireland) for subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)The following property is excluded from the person’s estate for the purposes of Part 9 of the 1989 Order—
(a)property for the time being subject to a restraint order which was made under section 41, 120 or 190 before the order adjudging the person bankrupt;
(b)property for the time being detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P;
(c)property in respect of which an order under section 50, 128(3) or 198 is in force;
(d)property in respect of which an order under section 67A, 131A or 215A is in force.”
86(1)Section 424 (restriction of powers where person adjudged bankrupt in Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (2)—
(a)in paragraph (a) for “67” substitute “67B, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 47C”,
(b)in paragraph (b) after “Schedule 3” insert “, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 127C”, and
(c)in paragraph (c) for “215” substitute “215B, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 195C”.
(3)In subsection (3) after paragraph (e) insert—
“(f)in a case where a confiscation order has been made under section 6, 92 or 156 of this Act, any sums remaining in the hands of an appropriate officer after the amount required to be paid under the confiscation order has been fully paid under section 67D(2)(c), 131D(2)(c) or 215D(2)(c).”
87(1)Section 425 (tainted gifts by person who is adjudged bankrupt in Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (2)—
(a)after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa)such property is detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P,”, and
(b)after paragraph (b) insert “, or
(c)there is in force in respect of such property an order under section 67A, 131A or 215A.”
(3)In subsection (3) for “subsection (2)(a) or (b)” substitute “subsection (2)(a), (b) or (c)”.
88(1)Section 426 (winding up under the Insolvency Act 1986) is amended as follows.
(2)For subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)If an order for the winding up of a company is made or it passes a resolution for its voluntary winding up, the functions of the liquidator (or any provisional liquidator) are not exercisable in relation to the following property—
(a)property for the time being subject to a restraint order which was made under section 41, 120 or 190 before the relevant time;
(b)property for the time being detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P;
(c)property in respect of which an order under section 50, 128(3) or 198 is in force;
(d)property in respect of which an order under section 67A, 131A or 215A is in force.”
(3)In subsection (5)—
(a)in paragraph (a) for “67” substitute “67B, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 47C”,
(b)in paragraph (b) after “Schedule 3” insert “, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 127C”, and
(c)in paragraph (c) for “215” substitute “215B, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 195C”.
89(1)Section 427 (tainted gifts by company: winding up in England and Wales or Scotland) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (3)—
(a)after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa)such property is detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P,”, and
(b)after paragraph (b) insert “, or
(c)there is in force in respect of such property an order under section 67A, 131A or 215A.”
(3)In subsection (4) for “subsection (3)(a) or (b)” substitute “subsection (3)(a), (b) or (c)”.
90(1)Section 428 (winding up under the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989) is amended as follows.
(2)For subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)If an order for the winding up of a company is made or it passes a resolution for its voluntary winding up, the functions of the liquidator (or any provisional liquidator) are not exercisable in relation to the following property—
(a)property for the time being subject to a restraint order which was made under section 41, 120 or 190 before the relevant time;
(b)property for the time being detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P;
(c)property in respect of which an order under section 50, 128(3) or 198 is in force;
(d)property in respect of which an order under section 67A, 131A or 215A is in force.”
(3)In subsection (5)—
(a)in paragraph (a) for “67” substitute “67B, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 47C”,
(b)in paragraph (b) after “Schedule 3” insert “, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 127C”, and
(c)in paragraph (c) for “215” substitute “215B, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 195C”.
91(1)Section 429 (tainted gifts by company: winding up in Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (3)—
(a)after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa)such property is detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P,”, and
(b)after paragraph (b) insert “, or
(c)there is in force in respect of such property an order under section 67A, 131A or 215A.”
(3)In subsection (4) for “subsection (3)(a) or (b)” substitute “subsection (3)(a), (b) or (c)”.
92(1)Section 430 (restriction of powers where company holds property subject to floating charge) is amended as follows.
(2)For subsection (2) substitute—
“(2)If a company holds property which is subject to a floating charge, and a receiver has been appointed by or on the application of the holder of the charge, the functions of the receiver are not exercisable in relation to the following property—
(a)property for the time being subject to a restraint order which was made under section 41, 120 or 190 before the relevant time;
(b)property for the time being detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P;
(c)property in respect of which an order under section 50, 128(3) or 198 is in force;
(d)property in respect of which an order under section 67A, 131A or 215A is in force.”
(3)In subsection (5)—
(a)in paragraph (a) for “67” substitute “67B, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 47C”,
(b)in paragraph (b) after “Schedule 3” insert “, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 127C”, and
(c)in paragraph (c) for “215” substitute “215B, the powers conferred on an appropriate officer by section 195C”.
93(1)Section 432 (insolvency practitioners) is amended as follows.
(2)After subsection (6) insert—
“(6A)Subsection (7) also applies if—
(a)property is detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M, 47P, 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M, 127P, 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P,
(b)a person acting as an insolvency practitioner incurs expenses which are not ones in respect of the detained property, and
(c)the expenses are ones which (but for the effect of the detention of the property) might have been met by taking possession of and realising the property.”
(3)For subsection (7) substitute—
“(7)Whether or not the insolvency practitioner has seized or disposed of any property, the insolvency practitioner is entitled to payment of the expenses under—
(a)section 54(2), 55(3) or 67D(2) if the restraint order was made under section 41 or (as the case may be) the property was detained under or by virtue of section 44A, 47J, 47K, 47M or 47P,
(b)section 130(3), 131(3) or 131D(2) if the restraint order was made under section 120 or (as the case may be) the property was detained under or by virtue of section 122A, 127J, 127K, 127M or 127P, and
(c)section 202(2), 203(3) or 215D(2) if the restraint order was made under section 190 or (as the case may be) the property was detained under or by virtue of section 193A, 195J, 195K, 195M or 195P.”
94In section 453A(5) (offences in relation to financial investigators) for paragraph (a) substitute—
“(a)sections 47C to 47F or 195C to 195F (powers to seize and search for realisable property);”.
95(1)Section 459 (orders and regulations) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (4)(a) (orders not subject to negative procedure: Secretary of State etc.)—
(a)after “section” insert “41A(5), 47S(4),”, and
(b)after “75(7) or (8),” insert “190A(5), 195S(4),”.
(3)In subsection (6)(a) (orders subject to affirmative procedure: Secretary of State etc.)—
(a)after “section” insert “41A(5), 47S(4),”, and
(b)after “75(7) or (8),” insert “190A(5), 195S(4),”.
96(1)Schedule 2 to the Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (civil legal services: excluded services) is amended as follows.
(2)In paragraph 2(d) (proceedings in a court of summary jurisdiction in which representation may be funded)—
(a)in paragraph (xii) after “section” insert “195M,”, and
(b)after paragraph (xiii) insert—
“(xiv)for the discharge or variation of an order under section 195M of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, or
(xv)which relate to a direction under section 215D of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002,”.
(3)In paragraph 3 (certain Crown Court proceedings in which representation may be funded) after paragraph (c) insert—
“(ca)proceedings which relate to a direction under section 215D;”.