Part 1Espionage, sabotage and persons acting for foreign powers
Supplementary provision
36Offences committed outside the United Kingdom
1
Where an offence under this Part may be committed by conduct taking place outside the United Kingdom, it may be so committed—
a
in the case of conduct by an individual, whatever the nationality of the individual, and
b
in the case of conduct by a person other than an individual, regardless of whether the body corporate or unincorporated association is formed or recognised under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.
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3
Where an offence under this Part is committed outside the United Kingdom—
a
proceedings for the offence may be taken at any place in the United Kingdom, and
b
the offence may for all incidental purposes be treated as having been committed at any such place.
4
In the application of subsection (3) to Scotland, any such proceedings against a person may be taken—
a
in any sheriff court district in which the person is apprehended or is in custody, or
b
in such sheriff court district as the Lord Advocate may determine.
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“Sheriff court district” is to be read in accordance with the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (see section 307(1) of that Act).