PART 3Access to services etc

CHAPTER 2Other services etc

Bank accounts

40EF1Freezing orders: appeals

1

An appeal may be made to the relevant appeal court against a decision of a court under section 40D.

2

The right of appeal under subsection (1) is exercisable by—

a

the Secretary of State, and

b

if the decision relates to a freezing order that is in force in respect of an account, a person or body by or for whom the account is operated.

3

On an appeal under this section the relevant appeal court may make—

a

whatever orders are necessary to give effect to its determination of the appeal;

b

whatever incidental or consequential orders appear to it to be just.

4

In this section “the relevant appeal court” means—

a

the Crown Court, where the decision appealed against is a decision of a magistrates' court;

b

the Sheriff Appeal Court, where the decision appealed against is a decision of the sheriff;

c

a county court, where the decision appealed against is a decision of a court of summary jurisdiction.